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.)

Applied is seeking a specialized Adaptive AUTOSAR Security Engineer to champion advanced embedded security within next-generation automotive platforms. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures tailored for Adaptive AUTOSAR environments and modern Vehicle OS ecosystems. The ideal candidate will lead security initiatives across multiple automotive programs, ensuring compliance with automotive cybersecurity regulations and best practices.

• Assess, guide, and enhance security for Adaptive AUTOSAR-based products and platforms, including Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and service-oriented architectures utilizing SOME/IP and SOME/IP-SD
• Design and implement Adaptive AUTOSAR security mechanisms including Crypto Stack APIs (Crypto Interface, Key Management, Certificate Management), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and secure communication channels using TLS
• Lead the implementation of secure boot processes leveraging AUTOSAR Crypto Service Manager (CSM) and integration with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for cryptographic operations, secure key storage, and hardware root of trust
• Implement and maintain SOME/IP security extensions (SOME/IP-SEC) for authentication and encryption of service-oriented communication between adaptive applications and ECUs
• Work closely with software developers to implement secure coding practices for Adaptive Applications, ensuring proper use of Execution Management, State Management, and secure inter-process communication mechanisms

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or product security engineering, with a focus on automotive or embedded systems
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
• Deep expertise in Adaptive AUTOSAR security architecture, including:
  • Crypto Stack: ara::crypto API, Key Slot Management, Crypto Provider interfaces
  • Secure Communication: SOME/IP-SEC, TLS 1.3, IPsec, secure bindings for ara::com
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Authentication, authorization, and role-based access control
  • Platform Security: Secure boot, firmware verification, trusted execution environment
• Advanced knowledge of cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, ECC, SHA-256/384), X.509 certificate management, and public key infrastructure (PKI) for automotive applications
• Programming proficiency in C++14/17 (Adaptive AUTOSAR standard), C, and Python for security tooling and automation

• Hands-on experience with SOME/IP protocol implementation, service discovery (SOME/IP-SD), and securing service-oriented communication in automotive Ethernet networks
• Proven experience implementing secure boot processes, HSM integration (PKCS#11, SHE, EVITA), and Board Support Package (BSP) security for embedded automotive devices

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 - $242,000 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.