Applied Intuition · 9 hours ago
Embedded Security Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $242K/yr
5+ years expApplied Intuition is a vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. They are seeking a multifaceted Embedded Security Engineer to improve their vehicle platform’s embedded security architecture and lead implementation across multiple platforms.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware
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
Qualification
Required
MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
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
Expertise 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)
Preferred
Proven experience working with automotive embedded systems, including Electronic Control Units (ECUs), in-vehicle networks (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and automotive-specific protocols (e.g., AUTOSAR)
Familiarity with automotive security standards and guidelines such as ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, and the Automotive Cybersecurity Best Practices published by organizations like SAE International and Auto-ISAC
Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics protocols (e.g., OBD-II, UDS) and Over-The-Air (OTA) update mechanisms used in automotive embedded systems, including security considerations for remote software updates and maintenance
Benefits
Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
401k retirement benefits with employer match
Learning and wellness stipends
Paid time off
Company
Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition provides software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles
at scale.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
General Catalyst
2025-06-17Series F· $600M
2024-07-25Secondary Market· $300M
2024-03-11Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Qasar Younis
Co-Founder and CEO
Peter Ludwig
CTO and Co-founder
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