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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.

Applied is looking for a multifaceted Product Security Engineer, Purple Team member, who can play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our products, particularly focusing on our Vehicle OS, Self Driving Systems, and Over-The-Air (OTA) and remote command center backend systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, primarily playing the role of offensive security engineer and recommending defensive techniques to enhance the security of our products.

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience in an automotive security environment and familiarity with protocols like CAN, Automotive Ethernet, and UDS.
• Understanding of automotive chips (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).

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 restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits 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 to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $150,000 - $220,000 USD annually.