Cybersecurity Software Engineer New Grad December 2026

Applied Intution; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a new grad Cybersecurity Engineer to help harden vehicle platforms from the ground up. You will join our security team to strengthen security architecture across multiple platforms with mentorship from senior engineers.

Responsibilities include security assessments, enabling secure boot for embedded devices, integrating HSMs, and collaborating with software, hardware, QA, and product teams to embed security throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree (completed or in progress) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating by December 2026.
• Coursework, internship, research, or project experience in cybersecurity, embedded systems, or a related area.
• Foundational understanding of cryptographic principles, protocols, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development (e.g., C, C++, Python).
• Exposure to security frameworks or compliance standards (e.g., FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria) is a plus.
• Strong curiosity about cybersecurity and eagerness to develop expertise in secure boot, HSM integration, and BSP work.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to security assessments for existing and new products.
• Support the design and implementation of secure boot processes for embedded devices, ensuring firmware and software integrity during boot-up.
• Partner with hardware engineers to integrate HSM solutions into embedded systems and build robust encryption and key management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across software, hardware, QA, and product to embed security throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded security

Cryptography

Security frameworks

Secure boot

HSM integration

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE or related (by Dec 2026)

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company's solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions.

About the role

Applied is looking for a new grad Cybersecurity Engineer 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
• Support the 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
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across software, hardware, QA, and product to help integrate security throughout the product development lifecycle

We're looking for someone who has:

• BS/MS degree (completed or in progress) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating by December 2026
• Coursework, internship, research, or project experience in cybersecurity, embedded systems, or a related area
• Foundational understanding of cryptographic principles, protocols, and algorithms
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development (e.g., C, C++, Python)
• Exposure to security frameworks or compliance standards through coursework or projects (e.g., FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria) is a plus
• Strong curiosity about cybersecurity and eagerness to develop expertise in secure boot, HSM integration, and BSP work

Nice to have:

• 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
• Familiarity with vehicle diagnostics protocols (OBD-II, UDS) or OTA update mechanisms
• CTF participation, security research, or personal projects in embedded or IoT security

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES:

Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you!