What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Security Engineer position at Applied Intuition?
About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that 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. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)
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About the role
Applied is looking for a multifaceted Product Security Engineer who can play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our products, particularly focusing on Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, remote command execution, key provisioning, and certificate management. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain security measures that protect our applications and devices from vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
- Drive the implementation of new security features such as remote command signing, secured Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, key provisioning, and certificate provisioning to bolster the security of our automotive systems
- Collaborate with development teams and fleet operations team to architect and review the implementation of security features in automotive applications and backend systems, ensuring adherence to best practices
- Assist in triaging vulnerabilities reported by various sources, including internal security assessments, external researchers, and bug bounty programs, to prioritize remediation efforts effectively
- Conduct thorough assessments of third-party vendors and suppliers to evaluate their security posture and ensure the integrity of software components integrated into our automotive systems
- Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams during the development lifecycle, offering expertise in security considerations and best practices
We're looking for someone who has:
- 3 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
- Ability to provide recommendations for remediations and drive the implementation
- 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 have:
- 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, including security considerations for remote software updates and maintenance
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include 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, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $150,000 - $220,000 USD annually.
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.
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.
Salary : $150,000 - $220,000