# Security Engineer (Purple Team)

**Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/applied-intuition)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $150k – $220k/yr
**Skills:** C, C++, Python, Linux, Qnx, X86, Arm, Cryptography, Exploit Development, Penetration Testing, Fuzzing, Afl, Libfuzzer, Secure Boot, Iso 21434
**Posted:** 2026-04-21

> Performs offensive security testing, penetration assessments, and risk analysis on vehicle software platforms and embedded systems. Collaborates with engineering teams to design secure architectures and implement mitigations for automotive products.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Review, assess, and audit vehicle software platform code to identify security vulnerabilities using automated tests and tooling.
- Lead security verification and validation (V&V) initiatives and serve as the point of contact for all security V&V activities.
- Set up benches for penetration tests and risk assessments in an automotive environment.
- Take a hands-on approach to security by implementing fixes for identified vulnerabilities where appropriate, while coordinating with core software teams to drive long-term remediation of high-impact issues.
- Help in designing a secure vehicle software platform, connected vehicle architecture, and connected autonomous vehicles architecture.
- Conduct hands-on security testing and perform risk assessments to prioritize security bugs and threats.
- Compare mitigation strategies and prioritize mitigation efforts based on the risk.
- Work with Applied's different business units to develop secure automotive products (Vehicle OS, SDS) in line with ISO 21434 process requirements and UN R155 technical specifications.
- Work with software, security, and system & safety engineering to implement, identify, and advance security at Applied Intuition.
- Work with Applied's customers to deliver secure automotive products.

## Requirements
- A good understanding of embedded systems and how software interacts with hardware.
- Strong experience in penetration testing or hands-on security assessment of embedded systems.
- Good technical knowledge of Linux or QNX internals.
- Security expertise in one or more of the following: **C**, **C++**, **x86**, **ARM**, cryptography, or exploit development.
- Experience with network security (firewall configurations, ssh authentication).
- Proficiency in programming with **C/C++** or **Python**.
- A solid understanding of hardware security primitives, including secure boot, key management, and cryptographic accelerators.
- Experience with security tooling, including vulnerability databases and automated fuzzing frameworks (e.g., **AFL**, **libFuzzer**, or specialized automotive tools).
- Proficiency in code auditing and vulnerability research using both manual and automated testing tools.
- Experience performing formal risk assessments and the ability to prioritize mitigations based on risk levels.
- The ability to act as a technical lead and coordinate security projects between internal teams and external customers.

## Nice to Have
- Experience in an automotive security environment and familiarity with protocols like **CAN**, **Automotive Ethernet**, and **UDS**.
- Understanding of automotive chips (**SoCs/MCUs**) and hardware security principles.
- Familiarity with automotive standards such as **ISO 21434** and **UN R155**.
- Knowledge of **Android Security** or other embedded operating systems.
- Background in securing Hardware Security Modules (**HSM**) and Trusted Execution Environments (**TEE**).

## Compensation
Base salary range: **$150,000 - $220,000 USD** annually, plus equity and benefits.

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