C++ Software Engineer - Autonomy Frameworks
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.
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.
- 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 by profiling, debugging, and optimizing code for real-time performance in resource-constrained environments
- Automate workflows by creating scripts and tools to improve development velocity and testing efficiency
Qualifications
- 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
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Security Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance
Nice to Have
- Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or real-time control systems
- Familiarity with distributed systems and multi-agent coordination
- Knowledge of network programming and inter-process communication (IPC)
- Experience with build systems (CMake, Bazel) and CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of software testing methodologies and frameworks
- Background in defense systems, aerospace, or maritime applications
- Experience with data serialization formats (Protocol Buffers, FlatBuffers, Cap'n Proto)
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Contributions to open-source projects