Cybersecurity Software Engineer - New Grad (2027)

About the role

Applied is looking for a new grad Cybersecurity Engineer who is passionate about building security into vehicle platforms from the ground up. You'll join our security team to help strengthen our vehicle platform's security architecture across multiple platforms, with support and mentorship from senior engineers as you grow into the role.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

Contribute to security assessments for existing and new products

Support the design and implementation of secure boot processes for embedded devices, helping ensure the integrity and authenticity of firmware and software during boot-up

Partner with hardware engineers to integrate HSM solutions into embedded systems, learning how to build robust encryption, key management, and secure cryptographic operations

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across software, hardware, QA, and product to help integrate security throughout the product development lifecycle

We're looking for someone who has:

BS/MS degree (completed or in progress) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating by December 2026 or Summer 2027

Coursework, internship, research, or project experience in cybersecurity, embedded systems, or a related area

Foundational understanding of cryptographic principles, protocols, and algorithms

Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development (e.g., C, C++, Python)

Exposure to security frameworks or compliance standards through coursework or projects (e.g., FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria) is a plus

Strong curiosity about cybersecurity and eagerness to develop expertise in secure boot, HSM integration, and BSP work1+ year of experience in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

1+ year of experience in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have:

Internship, research, or project experience with automotive embedded systems, ECUs, in-vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), or automotive protocols like AUTOSAR

Exposure to automotive security standards such as ISO/SAE 21434 or UNECE WP.29

Familiarity with vehicle diagnostics protocols (OBD-II, UDS) or OTA update mechanisms

CTF participation, security research, or personal projects in embedded or IoT security

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact careers@applied.co. We will work with you!