Research Intern - Multimodal Foundation Models

Required

• 8+ years of relevant work experience, including 5+ years in Technical Program Management, within complex embedded systems, product security, or safety-critical engineering environments (e.g., automotive, aerospace, defense, or robotics).
• A BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated technical fluency in embedded and modern vehicle cybersecurity concepts with the ability to act as a technical peer to Systems Engineering and Security Engineering when discussing vehicle networks (CAN, Automotive Ethernet, ECUs), autonomous driving hardware/software systems and onboard security features.
• Proven track record of leading multi-company and cross-functional initiatives spanning external OEM/supplier partners and internal embedded, cloud, systems engineering, and fleet operations teams.
• Superior skills in requirements tracking, management, governance and software release reporting including navigating cross-functional systems engineering workflows, risk prioritization and release readiness metrics.
• Strong ability to structure ambiguous technical problem statements into clear, executable program plans, driving alignment and accountability across partner organizations.
• Engineering background in Embedded Systems, Firmware or Product Security Architecture, with hands-on experience in embedded security feature implementation (e.g. SecOC, secure boot, trust zones, diagnostic locking/Service29, Automotive Ethernet, Secure Boot, TrustZone or OTA update mechanisms).
• Prior experience defining and leading product security programs compliant with automotive or safety-critical standards and risk frameworks (ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155/R156, TARA).
• Experience establishing software release reporting metrics and decision-making frameworks for technical risk acceptance, release cutoffs and waivers.
• Familiarity with operational security workflows and their fleet impact (e.g., Service29 OBD-II access automation, tamper detection alerting).
• Experience identifying and mitigating operational friction introduced by security controls, balancing fleet availability and serviceability with rigorous cybersecurity standards.
• The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.