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Security Engineer (Purple Team)

Applied Intuition· Vehicle OS / Security
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Sunnyvale, CA$150k - $220kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

multifaceted Product Security Engineer focused on security of Vehicle OS, Self Driving Systems, OTA and remote backend; primarily offensive security with recommendations for defensive measures.

Responsibilities

  • Review, assess, and audit vehicle software platform code to identify security vulnerabilities using automated tests and tooling.
  • Lead security verification and validation (V&V) initiatives and serve as the point of contact for all security V&V activities.
  • Set up benches for penetration tests and risk assessments in an automotive environment.
  • Take a hands-on approach to security by implementing fixes for identified vulnerabilities where appropriate, while coordinating with core software teams to drive long-term remediation of high-impact issues.
  • Help in designing a secure vehicle software platform, connected vehicle architecture, and connected autonomous vehicles architecture.
  • Conduct hands-on security testing and perform risk assessments to prioritize security bugs and threats.
  • Compare mitigation strategies and prioritize mitigation efforts based on the risk.
  • Work with Applied's different business units to develop secure automotive products (Vehicle OS, SDS) in line with ISO 21434 process requirements and UN R155 technical specifications.
  • Work with software, security, and system & safety engineering to implement, identify, and advance security at Applied Intuition.
  • Work with Applied's customers to deliver secure automotive products.

Qualifications

  • A good understanding of embedded systems and how software interacts with hardware.
  • Strong experience in penetration testing or hands-on security assessment of embedded systems.
  • Good technical knowledge of Linux or QNX internals.
  • Security expertise in one or more of the following: C, C++, x86, ARM, cryptography, or exploit development.
  • Experience with network security (firewall configurations, ssh authentication).
  • Proficiency in programming with C/C++ or Python.
  • A solid understanding of hardware security primitives, including secure boot, key management, and cryptographic accelerators.
  • Experience with security tooling, including vulnerability databases and automated fuzzing frameworks (e.g., AFL, libFuzzer, or specialized automotive tools).
  • Proficiency in code auditing and vulnerability research using both manual and automated testing tools.
  • Experience performing formal risk assessments and the ability to prioritize mitigations based on risk levels.
  • The ability to act as a technical lead and coordinate security projects between internal teams and external customers.

Skills

Required:Embedded systems securityPenetration testing / security assessmentLinux or QNX internalsC / C++PythonCryptography / security primitives

Benefits

  • base salary, equity, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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