Application Security Engineer

$150,000 - $220,000/Yr

Applied Intuition - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Mountain View, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Applied Intuition is seeking a Product Security Engineer to ensure the security and integrity of its products, focusing on Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, remote command execution, key provisioning, and certificate management. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain security measures that protect applications and devices from vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of new security features such as remote command signing, secured Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, key provisioning, and certificate provisioning.
• Collaborate with development teams to architect and review the implementation of security features in automotive applications and backend systems.
• Assist in triaging vulnerabilities reported by various sources, including internal security assessments, external researchers, and bug bounty programs.
• Conduct thorough assessments of third-party vendors and suppliers to evaluate their security posture.
• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams during the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product or cybersecurity security engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience in product security engineering with a focus on application and backend security, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong architectural review skills with the ability to provide guidance and review development efforts across different teams.
• Ability to conduct thorough vendor security assessments to ensure the integrity of third-party software components.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively engage with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, protocols, and algorithms.
• Passion for automotive technology and a commitment to advancing automotive cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics protocols (e.g., OBD-II, UDS) and Over-The-Air (OTA) update mechanisms used in automotive embedded systems.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $150,000 - $220,000 USD annually.
• Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match.
• Learning and wellness stipends.
• Paid time off.