Applied Intuition
Cybersecurity Software Engineer - New Grad (2027)
$130K–$158K
Sunnyvale · On-site · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ year of experience in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Education
- BS/MS degree (completed or in progress) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Supports the security of vehicle platforms by assessing products and helping implement secure boot and hardware security module integrations for embedded systems.
What you'll do
- Contribute to security assessments of existing and new products.
- Support secure boot design and implementation for embedded devices.
- Partner with hardware and cross-functional teams to integrate HSM solutions and product security.
What they ask for
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, completed or in progress, with graduation 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 embedded-systems programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
Nice to have
- Exposure to security frameworks or compliance standards such as FIPS 140-2 or Common Criteria.
- Automotive embedded systems, vehicle security standards, diagnostics, OTA, CTF, or embedded/IoT security experience.
Pay
$130K – $158K • Offers Equity (base salary; posting does not specify currency code)
Tools
C, C++, Python, FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, CAN, LIN, Ethernet
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