Drimva

Applied Intuition

Security Engineer (Purple Team)

$140K–$260K

Sunnyvale · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jun 20, 2024

Experience
2+ years of industry experience in software engineering or product security engineering.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer, Software Engineering, or equivalent.

About the job

Conduct offensive security assessments and lead remediation efforts to secure Applied Intuition’s vehicle software, autonomous driving systems, and connected vehicle backends.

What you'll do

  • Audit vehicle software, conduct penetration tests and risk assessments, and lead security verification and validation.
  • Recommend and implement mitigations, coordinating long-term remediation with software teams.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and customers to design and deliver secure automotive products.

What they ask for

  • 2+ years of industry experience in software engineering or product security engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Strong experience in penetration testing or hands-on security assessment of embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ or Python.

Nice to have

  • Automotive security experience and familiarity with CAN, Automotive Ethernet, or UDS.
  • Familiarity with ISO 21434, UN R155, automotive chips, or hardware security principles.

Pay

$150,000 - $220,000 USD annually (base salary); $140K – $260K (type not stated)

Tools

Linux, QNX, C, C++, Python, AFL, libFuzzer, CAN

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