Cybersecurity Software Engineer - New Grad (2027)

Job summary

Responsibilities

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…

• 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

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 or Summer 2027
• 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

Tech stack

• C++
• Python