Overview
Embedded Security Engineer role at Applied Intuition .
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.
The Vehicle OS team
Vehicle OS is a flexible suite of products that help vehicle manufacturers develop, deploy, and update complete vehicle software and AI applications. Learn more about what the team is building, the team culture, and why it’s one of the most exciting projects at Applied Intuition.
The Role
Applied is looking for a multifaceted Product Security Engineer who can evangelize embedded security. This position requires a broad set of security skills to improve Vehicle OS’s embedded security architecture and will lead implementation across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities
- Assess and guide security for existing and new products
- Lead efforts in establishing and maintaining secure boot processes for embedded devices, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of firmware and software components during boot-up sequences
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate and manage HSM solutions within embedded systems, ensuring robust encryption, key management, and secure cryptographic operations
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, hardware engineers, quality assurance, and product management, to integrate security into the entire product development lifecycle
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in product or cybersecurity security engineering role
- Expertise in secure boot processes, HSM integration, and BSP maintenance for embedded devices
- Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, protocols, and algorithms
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development (e.g., C, C++, Python)
- Familiarity with industry-standard security frameworks, protocols, and compliance requirements (e.g., FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria)
- MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
Nice to have
- Proven experience working with automotive embedded systems, including Electronic Control Units (ECUs), in-vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and automotive-specific protocols (AUTOSAR)
- Familiarity with ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, and Automotive Cybersecurity Best Practices
- Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics protocols (OBD-II, UDS) and OTA update mechanisms including security considerations for remote software updates
Compensation and benefits
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or RSUs, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered will be influenced by factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Location: Mountain View, CA. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $242,000 USD annually.
Work arrangement
Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
Job details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Information Technology
- Industries: Software Development