Hiring: Cybersecurity Software Engineer - New Grad (December 2026) Company: Applied Intuition Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:58:20 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, Embedded Systems, Encryption, Firmware, Product Development Lifecycle, Python About the job Required Skills: •Applied is looking for a new grad •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 •Actively facilitate and support 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 •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional teams across software, hardware, QA, and product to help integrate security throughout the product development lifecycle •BS/MS degree (completed or in progress) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating by December 2026 Qualifications: •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 •Operational 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. Compensation: •$130,000 - $158,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!