Security Engineer (Purple Team)

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 primary point of contact for security V&V activities
• Set up benches for penetration tests and risk assessments within an automotive environment
• Implement fixes for identified vulnerabilities and coordinate with core software teams for long-term remediation
• Design secure vehicle software platforms, connected vehicle architectures, and connected autonomous vehicle architectures
• Conduct hands-on security testing and perform risk assessments to prioritize security bugs and threats
• Work across business units to develop secure automotive products in compliance with ISO 21434 and UN R155 specifications

Requirements

• Strong understanding of embedded systems and the interaction between software and hardware
• Proven experience in penetration testing or hands-on security assessment of embedded systems
• Deep technical knowledge of Linux or QNX internals
• Expertise in one or more of the following: C, C++, x86, ARM, cryptography, or exploit development
• Proficiency in programming with C/C++ or Python
• Solid understanding of hardware security primitives, including secure boot, key management, and cryptographic accelerators
• Experience with network security, including firewall configurations and SSH authentication
• Proficiency in code auditing and vulnerability research using manual and automated testing tools
• Experience performing formal risk assessments and prioritizing mitigations based on risk levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an automotive security environment with familiarity with protocols like CAN, Automotive Ethernet, and UDS
• Understanding of automotive SoCs/MCUs and hardware security principles
• Familiarity with automotive standards such as ISO 21434 and UN R155
• Knowledge of Android Security or other embedded operating systems
• Background in securing Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEE)

About the Company

Applied Intuition is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017, the company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. We service the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries through tools, infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy.