C++ Software Engineer - Physical AI
Applied Intuition is a physical-AI company that provides software platforms for developing, validating, deploying, and operating intelligent vehicles and machines.
About Applied Intuition
Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition builds physical-AI tooling and infrastructure, a Vehicle OS, and a Self-Driving System for automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and robotics applications.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will architect, implement, and own backend infrastructure for defense autonomy products. You will build scalable systems for multi-domain autonomous operations, translate mission requirements into software, partner with researchers and customers, and take engineering work from architecture through deployment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with strong C++ skills
- Backend engineering knowledge in systems programming, concurrency, performance optimization, and distributed systems
- Interest in autonomy, robotics, or physical AI
- Computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or similar technical foundation
- Python proficiency for tooling, scripting, and integration work
- U.S. citizenship
- Eligibility for a U.S. Secret security clearance
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance C++ backend systems
- Build scalable and reliable infrastructure for autonomous systems in contested and degraded conditions
- Translate mission requirements into robust software solutions with researchers, product teams, and defense customers
- Own engineering workstreams from architecture through deployment
- Contribute to technical standards and engineering practices
- Interface with Department of Defense programs and defense customers
Benefits
- Equity
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Learning stipend
- Wellness stipend
- Paid time off
