Product Security Engineer

About This Role

Responsibilities

• Analyze Applied Intuition's applications and system architectures from inception to release, proactively identifying potential security vulnerabilities and integrating robust security controls through 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 exploitation
• 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 impacting product operations, creating 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

Requirements

• 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)
• Familiarity with modern security protocols and encryption methods
• Experience implementing AI to rapidly identify, validate, and scale security programs
• Deep, practical knowledge of container security (Kubernetes) and compute constraints
• Experience 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 autonomous vehicle, automotive, aerospace, or defense sectors
• Nice to have: Familiarity with physics-based simulation environments, deterministic computing constraints, or managing High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters
• Nice to have: Demonstrable contributions to open-source security tools, published vulnerability research, or recognized vulnerability disclosures (CVEs)

Benefits & Perks

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a vehicle intelligence company that specializes in software and AI solutions for the design, development, testing, and validation of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Their platform enables clients to simulate and validate autonomous systems in virtual environments, which helps reduce the time and costs associated with real-world testing. The company provides a range of products and services, including simulation and testing tools, data solutions, a modular vehicle operating system, generative AI tools, and complete self-driving systems. Their subscription-based business model allows them to license software tools to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, offering customization and consulting services to meet specific client needs. Applied Intuition serves a prestigious customer base, including many of the top autonomous vehicle manufacturers and has secured contracts in the defense sector, highlighting their commitment to safety and innovation in the industry.