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
• Set up benches for penetration tests and risk assessments in an automotive environment
• Implement fixes for identified vulnerabilities and coordinate long-term remediation with software teams
• Design secure vehicle software platforms, connected vehicle architecture, and autonomous vehicle architecture
• Conduct hands-on security testing and perform risk assessments to prioritize threats
• Develop secure automotive products in line with ISO 21434 and UN R155 specifications
• Collaborate with customers to deliver secure automotive products

Requirements

• 2+ years of industry experience in software engineering or product security engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or Software Engineering
• Understanding of embedded systems and hardware-software interaction
• Experience in penetration testing or hands-on security assessment of embedded systems
• Technical knowledge of Linux or QNX internals
• Expertise in C, C++, x86, ARM, cryptography, or exploit development
• Experience with network security including firewall configurations and SSH
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Python
• Understanding of hardware security primitives like secure boot and key management
• Experience with security tooling, vulnerability databases, and automated fuzzing frameworks
• Proficiency in code auditing and vulnerability research
• Ability to lead technical projects between internal teams and external customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive security with protocols like CAN, Automotive Ethernet, and UDS
• Understanding of automotive SoCs/MCUs and hardware security principles
• Familiarity with ISO 21434 and UN R155 standards
• Knowledge of Android Security or other embedded operating systems
• Background in securing HSM and TEE

About the Company

Applied Intuition is powering the future of physical AI, creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet, servicing automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries.