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Application Security Engineer

Company
Company Autodesk
Type
Opportunity Type Internship
Salary
Stipend / Salary 7 - 13 LPA
Location
Location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted Date
Posted Date Today
Application security Threat modelling (STRIDE data flow diagrams) Python Go LLM security AI‑assisted development tools Git CI/CD Cloud‑native technologies Containerization OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications MITRE ATLAS NIST AI RMF Communication Problem solving
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Aptitude and Reasoning Practice Open Resource ↗
Helps sharpen quantitative and logical reasoning skills essential for the online assessment round.
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Autodesk Interview Experience Guide Open Resource ↗
Provides insights into Autodesk’s recruitment process, typical questions, and preparation tips for security roles.
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Comprehensive Interview Preparation Hub Open Resource ↗
Offers curated resources on system design, security fundamentals, and AI‑related topics useful for the technical interview.
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Coding Practice Platform Open Resource ↗
Allows practice of algorithmic problems in Python/Go to prepare for the coding segment of the assessment.

Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related engineering discipline; Minimum aggregate of 60% (or equivalent CGPA); Final year students or graduates of the 2022‑2026 batch; No active backlogs at the time of application; Candidates should have foundational knowledge of application security, threat modelling, and programming. Both freshers and candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

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Round 1: Online assessment – aptitude and coding (Python/Go)
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Round 2: Technical interview – security concepts, threat modelling, AI security, system design
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Round 3: HR interview – cultural fit, motivation, salary discussion
Autodesk is a global leader in design software and services, empowering creators across architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media and entertainment. With a heritage of innovation spanning more than three decades, Autodesk’s cloud‑first strategy and AI‑driven product portfolio have positioned it at the forefront of digital transformation. The company’s culture emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering employees the chance to work on products that shape the future of how the world designs and builds. The Application Security Engineer role in Bengaluru is part of Autodesk’s Product Security team, which embeds security throughout the software development lifecycle. The position focuses on safeguarding AI‑enabled applications, large language model (LLM) integrations, and emerging AI agents. Engineers in this team partner with product, engineering, and platform groups to identify threats, design mitigations, and build automation that scales security reviews across the organization. Key responsibilities include: 1. Conducting and facilitating STRIDE‑based threat‑modelling workshops for AI‑powered services. 2. Evaluating LLM application risks such as prompt injection, data leakage, and excessive agency. 3. Developing security guidance, reference architectures, and secure design patterns using frameworks like OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and MITRE ATLAS. 4. Performing hands‑on security testing, adversarial prompt testing, and validation of guardrails for AI features. 5. Building automation tools and scripts (Python/Go) to streamline threat‑modelling and security review processes. 6. Integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines and supporting secure use of AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor). 7. Tracking findings, driving remediation, and collaborating with engineering owners for risk‑based solutions. 8. Contributing to documentation, training sessions, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives for developers. 9. Working with cloud‑native and containerized environments to ensure secure deployment configurations. 10. Staying abreast of emerging AI security threats and industry best practices. The tech stack revolves around Python, Go, Git, CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud services (AWS/Azure). Candidates will also engage with LLM APIs, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation pipelines, and Model Context Protocol implementations. Growth at Autodesk is structured; security engineers can progress to Senior Engineer, Lead Security Architect, or Manager roles, with opportunities to specialize in AI security, cloud security, or governance. The company offers mentorship programs, internal mobility, and access to cutting‑edge research labs. Why join Autodesk? You will work on high‑impact AI products used by millions, collaborate with world‑class engineers, and be part of a culture that values curiosity, diversity, and impact. The role offers a blend of deep technical challenges and the chance to influence security strategy for next‑generation design tools.

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Previously asked questions, exam syllabus, coding benchmarks & round strategy.

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Aptitude Practice Questions & Online Mock Tests

Curated logical, quantitative, and verbal reasoning problems to sharpen reasoning skills required for the initial screening test.

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Autodesk Interview Preparation Corner

Comprehensive guide covering typical interview formats, common questions, and preparation tips for Autodesk and off-campus tech roles.

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Comprehensive Interview Prep Resources & Syllabus

Collection of previous year questions, company-specific test patterns, and interview experiences for technical and HR rounds.

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Algorithm and Data Structure Problem Set

Practice problems to improve coding proficiency and algorithm problem-solving speed for technical rounds.

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Round 1: Online Assessment (OA)
Aptitude, Quantitative Logic & 2 Coding Problems
Focus on accuracy and speed. Practice arrays, strings, and standard arithmetic puzzles.
Round 2: Technical Interview 1
Core Tech Stack (Application security, Threat modelling (STRIDE, data flow diagrams), Python, Go, LLM security, AI‑assisted development tools, Git, CI/CD, Cloud‑native technologies, Containerization, OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, MITRE ATLAS, NIST AI RMF, Communication, Problem solving) & Live Code Tracing
Explain your thought process aloud. Analyze time & space complexities before coding.
Round 3: System Design & Problem Solving
Database Schemas, APIs & Architecture Basics
Clarify edge cases, diagram schemas cleanly, and discuss scalability trade-offs.
Round 4: HR & Cultural Fit Discussion
Autodesk Core Values, Learning Agility & Offer Terms
Demonstrate passion, strong communication, and readiness for full-time collaboration.
What is the bias-variance tradeoff and how do you prevent overfitting? Answer ▼
Model Answer: High bias leads to underfitting (oversimplified model), high variance leads to overfitting (captures noise). Mitigate using L1/L2 Regularization, Dropout, Cross-Validation, and data augmentation.
Explain the difference between Precision, Recall, and F1-Score. Answer ▼
Model Answer: Precision = TP / (TP + FP) (correctness of positive predictions). Recall = TP / (TP + FN) (coverage of actual positives). F1-Score is the harmonic mean of Precision and Recall.
How does Gradient Descent work and what is the role of Learning Rate? Answer ▼
Model Answer: It optimizes loss functions by iteratively moving weights in the direction of negative gradient. A large learning rate may overshoot the minimum; a small rate causes slow convergence.
What is the difference between Supervised, Unsupervised, and Self-Supervised learning? Answer ▼
Model Answer: Supervised uses labeled data (X -> y). Unsupervised finds hidden patterns in unlabeled data (clustering/PCA). Self-supervised generates labels from input data (e.g. masked language modeling in BERT/Transformers).
Why do you want to join Autodesk as a Application Security Engineer?
Preparation Tip: Highlight Autodesk's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in Application security directly solve their team's objectives.
Describe a challenging bug or academic project roadblock and how you resolved it.
Preparation Tip: Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
How do you handle strict deadlines or sudden scope changes?
Preparation Tip: Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.

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