Embedded Security Engineer
Join Applied Intuition as an Embedded Security Engineer to enhance vehicle platform security and collaborate across teams.
Posted by employer 2 years ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Embedded Security Engineer at Applied Intuition focuses on enhancing the security architecture of vehicle platforms, ensuring secure boot processes and collaborating with hardware engineers on HSM integration. Key skills include expertise in secure boot, cryptographic principles, and programming in languages like C and Python. This role is ideal for candidates with over five years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, particularly those familiar with automotive systems and security standards. Applied Intuition emphasizes a collaborative environment, integrating security throughout the product development lifecycle.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Applied Intuition's careers page October 27, 2026.
- Python appears in 40.6% of 342 comparable senior security roles in United States; Ethernet appears in 0.3% of 342 comparable senior security roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Embedded Security Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Embedded Security Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Applied Intuition is hiring for this position in Sunnyvale.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AUTOSAR, Automotive, C, C++, CAN, Cryptography.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Applied Intuition targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Embedded Security Engineer role at Applied Intuition.
From the original posting
About the role
Applied is looking for a multifaceted Embedded Security Engineer who can evangelize embedded security. This position requires a broad set of security skills to improve our vehicle platform’s embedded security architecture and will lead implementation across multiple platforms.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
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.
We're looking for someone who has:
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)
Nice to have:
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
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.
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