
Applied Intuition · Sunnyvale
ABOUT APPLIED INTUITION Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley compan...
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 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.
We are seeking a highly focused Cloud Security Engineer whose role will be fundamentally driven by our environment architecture
and deployment methodology. Working alongside our Corporate Security & Infrastructure team, you will play a crucial role in
securing our infrastructure across diverse multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), with a heavy emphasis on Kubernetes
cluster hardening. You will establish robust guardrails, enforce Identity and Access Management policies, and maintain our Cloud
Security Posture Management (CSPM) to prevent insecure deployments and ensure continuous compliance.
GCP, OCI), establishing cloud-specific robust guardrails to prevent insecure deployments and configurations.
Kubernetes clusters, including granular Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), network policies, and admission controllers.
related to user authentication and authorization across all systems. Manage user identities (traditional active directory,
email platforms, cloud solutions) and rigorously enforce the principle of least privilege on Cloud, cloud service, and
container levels.
tools like Docker, Podman, and various container scanning solutions.
using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK to ensure consistent, auditable, and secure deployments.
misconfigurations and compliance drifts across the cloud footprint.
environment, streamlining regulatory adherence.
production-grade cloud systems.
enforcing RBAC, and cloud-native secret management).
infrastructure across Azure, GCP, or OCI.
environments.
platforms like Wiz.
across both multi-cloud and traditional on-premises directory environments.
Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)).
Go/Golang, Python, or C++).
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.
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.
ABOUT APPLIED INTUITION 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 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. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a multifaceted Product Security Engineer whose role will be to embed security directly into the Applied Intuitions product design and development lifecycle. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will play a crucial role in securing our application platform. AT APPLIED INTUITION, YOU WILL: * Analyze Applied Intuition’s applications and system architectures from their inception to release. Proactively identify potential security vulnerabilities and integrate robust security controls and conduct architecture reviews and threat modeling. * Conduct regular security assessments and utilize AI-assisted testing on products and systems to systematically identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. * Assist in maturing Applied’s vulnerability management program and drive risk-contextualized resolutions discovered through various security platforms, collaborating closely with development teams. * Provide continuous guidance and education to developers on secure coding practices, emerging threats, and general security best practices to cultivate a security-conscious culture. * Collaborate with incident response teams and join security incident calls that impact product operations and create targeted remediation suggestions based on current threat landscapes. * Work alongside software engineers to mature automated SAST and DAST tooling to secure development frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS: * 5+ years of demonstrable experience as a Security Engineer, Application Security Engineer, or Product Security Engineer within a highly complex, rapidly scaling software organization. * Proficiency in modern programming languages (such as Python, Typescript, etc.), knowledge of security tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP), and familiarity with modern security protocols and encryption methods. * Implemented AI to rapidly identify, validate, and scale security programs. * Deep, practical knowledge of container security (Kubernetes), compute constraints, and securing ephemeral workloads across major public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-premises environments. * Hands-on experience deploying, tuning, and automating SAST, DAST, and CI/CD pipeline security tools. * Specific operational experience configuring and driving remediation through cloud security platforms. * Proven experience securing large-scale platform migrations and managing the distinct security lifecycles of both legacy systems and modern microservices. NICE TO HAVE: * Direct professional experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, aerospace, or defense sectors. * Familiarity with physics-based simulation environments, deterministic computing constraints, or managing High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters. * Demonstrable contributions to open-source security tools, published vulnerability research, or recognized vulnerability disclosures (CVEs) 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. 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.
ABOUT APPLIED INTUITION 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 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. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Security Architect at Applied Intuition, you will lead the design and implementation of cybersecurity architectures for next-generation automotive systems, ensuring compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity engineering standards and UN Regulations 155/156 requirements. Working alongside embedded and application security engineers, you will establish security controls spanning silicon hardware, embedded systems, POSIX system, networks, and cloud infrastructure for automotive platforms. This role requires deep technical expertise in automotive cybersecurity frameworks, hands-on experience with secure development lifecycle (SDL) processes, and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into implementable security architectures. AT APPLIED INTUITION, YOU WILL: * Develop cybersecurity architectures compliant with ISO/SAE 21434 engineering requirements and UN R155 Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) mandates across all vehicle lifecycle phases (concept, development, production, operation, decommissioning) * Implement UN R156-compliant Software Update Management Systems (SUMS) with secure OTA update mechanisms, cryptographic verification, and version control for automotive ECUs * Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments (TARA) per ISO 21434 Annex C requirements, addressing 69 attack vectors identified in UN R155 Annex 5 * Design hardware-rooted security controls for automotive SoCs including secure boot, hardware security modules (HSM), and TEE implementations * Collaborate with suppliers to ensure Tier 1/Tier 2 component security meets ISO 21434 supply chain requirements and UN R155 post-production obligations * Develop automotive-specific security requirements for AI/ML systems in autonomous driving platforms, addressing model integrity and adversarial attack prevention WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS: * 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying security solutions for embedded automotive systems, with proven expertise in: * Automotive communication protocol security (CAN bus hardening, Ethernet intrusion detection) * Cryptographic engineering for resource-constrained environments (ECC optimization, post-quantum crypto prototyping) * Proficiency in automotive security toolchains: * Embedded debug tools (JTAG, UART, Trace32) * Vehicle network analysis (Vector CANoe, Wireshark dissectors for SOME/IP) * ECU flashing and diagnostic tools (ODX/PDX scripting, UDS exploit development) * Strong systems programming skills in C/C++/Rust for bare-metal and RTOS environments, with experience in: * Secure over-the-air update implementations * Real-time intrusion detection systems for vehicle networks * Demonstrated ability to lead technical security initiatives, including: * Threat modeling for complex automotive architectures * Security code reviews for safety-critical embedded software * Mentoring junior engineers in secure coding practices * Familiarity with automotive development workflows: * AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive security components NICE TO HAVE: * Contributions to open-source automotive security projects (e.g., OpenXC, SavvyCAN) * Experience with autonomous vehicle sensor security (LiDAR/Camera spoofing countermeasures) * Background in hardware security evaluation (glitching, fault injection, TEMPEST) * Development of vehicle-specific penetration testing rigs (CAN bus injectors, ECU emulators) * Public research on automotive vulnerabilities (CVEs, conference presentations, whitepapers) * Secure boot implementation and hardware-rooted trust chains (HSM provisioning, TEE architectures) * Reverse engineering and vulnerability research on automotive firmware (ARM Cortex-M/R, QNX, AUTOSAR) * Experience with hardware security module integration * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for ECU software with SBOM generation * Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) security testing 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. 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.
ABOUT APPLIED INTUITION 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 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. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Software Engineer - Telematics at Applied Intuition, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge telematics platforms that enable seamless communication between devices, cloud services, and enterprise systems. You will work on sophisticated backend systems that combine telecommunications and informatics to process, analyze, and manage multi-modal real-time telemetry data. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the rapidly growing cloud telematics market, building scalable data processing solutions that handle millions of connected devices and support enterprise-grade analytics platforms. AT APPLIED INTUITION, YOU WILL: * Design and develop scalable robust telematics backend systems that process high-volume, real-time telemetry data streams from millions of connected devices using modern microservices architecture * Architect and implement robust data processing pipelines using technologies like Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, and stream processing frameworks to handle telematics data ingestion, transformation, and analytics * Develop cloud-based data storage and analytics solutions leveraging distributed databases, data warehouses, and time-series databases to support real-time monitoring and historical analysis * Implement device-to-device (D2D) communication systems that enable direct data exchange between connected devices, reducing latency and improving network efficiency through peer-to-peer connectivity * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, DevOps engineers, product managers, and frontend developers to deliver comprehensive telematics solutions * Work on advanced analytics and machine learning integration to derive actionable insights from telematics data for predictive maintenance, risk assessment, and behavioral analysis WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS: * 4+ years of experience in backend software development with strong proficiency in languages like Go, C++, Python, and experience with cloud-native application development * Experience with cloud platforms and services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes * Knowledge of data processing and streaming technologies including Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, MQTT, NATS, WebRTC, gRPC, and experience building high-throughput data pipelines * Experience with database technologies including both SQL and NoSQL databases, data warehousing solutions, and time-series databases for handling large-scale telemetry data * Understanding of API design and development with experience in RESTful services, microservices architecture, and API security best practices * Knowledge of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and automated testing frameworks * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced cloud development environments with mission-critical, high-availability systems NICE TO HAVE: * Experience with real-time data processing and stream analytics platforms for handling continuous telematics data feeds * Knowledge of cloud security best practices including authentication, authorization, data encryption, and compliance with industry standards * Familiarity with IoT data protocols and experience integrating with various telematics data sources and third-party aggregators * Experience with monitoring and observability tools for tracking system performance, analyzing API usage patterns, and diagnosing issues in production environments * Knowledge of data visualization and business intelligence tools for creating dashboards and reports from processed telematics data * Experience with event-driven architecture and serverless computing for building scalable, cost-effective telematics solutions * Background in agile development methodologies and experience working in collaborative, cross-functional team environments * Understanding of automotive or transportation industry standards and experience with fleet management or logistics applications 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. 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.