- Robot type
- Autonomous Vehicle · Robot AI and Software
- Location
- SunnyvaleCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
- Salary
- $130,000–$158,000 a year
Cybersecurity Software Engineer - New Grad (December 2026)
Job description
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.;
Job responsibilities
- 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
Job requirements
- 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
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