Cybersecurity Software Engineer (New Grad, December 2027)

Join Applied as a Cybersecurity Software Engineer, where you'll help build security into vehicle platforms from the ground up. As a new grad, you'll receive mentorship from senior engineers and contribute to security assessments, design secure boot processes, integrate HSM solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Enjoy benefits such as health insurance, a fitness stipend, 401(k) match, learning stipend, parental leave, and catered meals.

• Contribute to security assessments for existing and new products, and support the design and implementation of secure boot processes for embedded devices.
• 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.

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