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Cybersecurity Software Engineer - New Grad (December 2026)

Applied Intuition · Sunnyvale · On-site

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About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition powers physical AI, automating machines across automotive, defense, trucking, mining, construction, & agriculture. Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and a16z.

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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...

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