C++ Software Engineer – Autonomous Systems

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo.

About The Role

We're seeking a Software Engineer to join our Autonomy Framework team, working on a cutting-edge framework solution that enables collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments. In this role, you'll develop core software systems, integrate with domain-specific platforms, and support multidisciplinary engineering efforts across the organization. This is an opportunity to work on foundational software that powers autonomous systems operating in complex, real-world scenarios. You'll collaborate with autonomy engineers, domain experts, and product teams to build robust, scalable frameworks that enable collaborative behaviors across air, ground, and maritime domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop core software systems that form the foundation of collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments
• Enable collaborative autonomy by developing software that allows multiple autonomous agents to coordinate and collaborate across different operational domains
• Support multidisciplinary teams by working closely with autonomy engineers, product managers, and customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Leverage modern development tools such as agentic coding tools and AI assistants to accelerate development and improve code quality
• Optimize performance for real-time applications in resource-constrained environments
• Create scripts and tools to improve development velocity and testing efficiency

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong C++ programming skills with experience in modern C++ (C++20 or later)
• Experience with Python and shell scripting for automation and tooling
• Proficiency with agentic coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-assisted development tools
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Pay Range

The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $120,000 to $175,000 USD annually.