Security Engineer (Purple Team)

🇺🇸 Sunnyvale, California
$2K - $2K Annual
Posted 23 months ago
Expires June 9, 2026
Full TimeOn-siteEngineeringProductLegal

Applied Intuition is seeking a Product Security Engineer to join their Purple Team, focusing on ensuring the security and integrity of products such as Vehicle OS, Self-Driving Systems, and Over-The-Air (OTA) and remote command center backend systems. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product security through offensive security assessments and recommending defensive techniques.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and auditing vehicle software platform code to identify vulnerabilities using automated tests and tools, leading security verification and validation initiatives, setting up environments for penetration tests and risk assessments, implementing fixes for identified vulnerabilities, designing secure vehicle software platforms and architectures, conducting security testing, performing risk assessments, and working with various business units to develop secure automotive products in line with ISO 21434 and UN R155 standards.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of embedded systems and their interaction with hardware, experience in penetration testing or security assessment of embedded systems, technical knowledge of Linux or QNX internals, expertise in C, C++, x86, ARM, cryptography, or exploit development, experience with network security, proficiency in C/C++ or Python programming, understanding of hardware security primitives, experience with security tools and vulnerability research, and the ability to perform formal risk assessments and coordinate security projects.

Applied Intuition offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary ranging from $150,000 to $220,000 annually, equity options, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Benefits are subject to change and may vary based on the jurisdiction of employment.

The company fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment, emphasizing flexibility and trust in employees to manage their schedules responsibly. With a focus on powering the future of physical AI, Applied Intuition provides opportunities for growth and development in the rapidly evolving field of autonomous vehicle technology.

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