Cybersecurity Software Engineer (New Grad, 2027)

Join Applied as a Cybersecurity Software Engineer, where you'll help build security into vehicle platforms from the ground up. You'll work with senior engineers to strengthen our vehicle platform's security architecture, contribute to security assessments, support secure boot processes, integrate HSM solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a BS/MS degree in a related field, a foundational understanding of cryptographic principles, and proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development.

• Contribuer aux évaluations de sécurité pour les produits existants et nouveaux.
• Soutenir la conception et la mise en œuvre de processus de démarrage sécurisé pour les dispositifs embarqués.
• Collaborer avec des équipes interfonctionnelles pour intégrer la sécurité tout au long du cycle de développement du produit.

• 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