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Software Security Engineer

Applied Intuition
On-site
Mountain View, California, United States
$125,000 - $222,000 USD yearly

About Applied Intuition


Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, vehicle platform, and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.


Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week.


About the role



As a Software Security Engineer Engineer at Applied Intuition, you will play a crucial role in building and enhancing a secure platform for autonomy development. You will be responsible for building IAM systems and integrating cloud security best practices into our systems. Additionally you will develop tools and standards used by engineers across the organization to improve the security posture of our platform.


You will work closely with engineering teams to ensure the security of our tools and products. At Applied Intuition, we encourage engineers to take ownership over technical decisions, interact closely with users and customers to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture.



At Applied Intuition, you will:



  • Build product features that help our customers manage access and usage of their Applied Intuition software

  • Design and implement security processes and tools across major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) as well as on-prem

  • Implement and monitor security measures to protect internal and external systems, networks, and data

  • Develop and implement procedures that are in compliance with legal and ethical standards and ensure that our customer data is protected and secure


We're looking for someone who has:



  • 3+ years of experience in software development in the security domain

  • Strong understanding of modern secure software development best practices

  • Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform)

  • Strong understanding of system security and data protection

  • Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills

  • A Bachelor’s in computer science or related field


Nice to have:



  • Proficiency in security best practices for Javascript, Python, Golang and C++ development

  • Experience implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems

  • Understanding of cloud infrastructure including networking, access control, IaaS, and SIEM tools

  • Master degree focused on computer and systems security

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or other relevant certifications


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.


Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $125,000 - $222,000 USD annually.


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.


Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles that involve close contact with Company employees or other third parties on the Company's premises, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. The Company will engage in the interactive process on an individualized basis taking into account the particular position.


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.