Cybersecurity Software Engineer (New Grad, 2027)
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- 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
- 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
- BS/MS degree (completed or in progress) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating by December 2026
- Foundational understanding of cryptographic principles, protocols, and algorithms
- Strong curiosity about cybersecurity and eagerness to develop expertise in secure boot, HSM integration, and BSP work1+ year of experience in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Coursework, internship, research, or project experience in cybersecurity, embedded systems, or a related area
- Exposure to security frameworks or compliance standards through coursework or projects (e.g., FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria) is a plus
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development (e.g., C, C++, Python)
- 1+ year of experience in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- CTF participation, security research, or personal projects in embedded or IoT security
- Familiarity with vehicle diagnostics protocols (OBD-II, UDS) or OTA update mechanisms
- Exposure to automotive security standards such as ISO/SAE 21434 or UNECE WP.29
- Internship, research, or project experience with automotive embedded systems, ECUs, in-vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), or automotive protocols like AUTOSAR
- 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