Software Engineer - Game Development

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 are looking for a software engineer with a strong background in game engine/realtime development. As a realtime 3D specialist, you will work with Unreal Engine to further develop our simulation capabilities for virtual environments for autonomous vehicles. This role will focus on bridging our core simulation engine with the game engine as well as developing new gameplay type features within Unreal.

• Work on a new exciting simulation framework for detailed 3D simulation at massive scale
• Utilize Cesium to create massive scale simulation environments
• Customize plugins in Unreal for content ingestion creation and more
• Integrate engines into Applied Intuition’s simulation workflow for seamless customer experience
• Deploy engines on various platforms (local or cloud) based on customer needs
• Optimize our simulations based on performance and accuracy needs

At Applied, we encourage all engineers to take ownership over technical and product decisions, closely interact with users to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in developing and maintaining game engines at an AAA game studio
• A background in deploying and optimizing software on multiple platforms (on-prem/cloud)
• An expert in best practices for game engine architecture for scalability and flexibility
• Familiarity with both Unreal and Content workflows

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in shipping Unreal Engine games
• Work in either autonomous vehicles or simulation products
• Experienced with integrating third party physics libraries
• Experience with Houdini or other DCC packages (Maya, 3DS Max, or Blender)
• Experience with networking and multiplayer usecases

Qualifications

• Expertise in Unreal Engine
• Strong understanding of game engine architecture
• Experience with Cesium for simulation environments
• Proficiency in C++ or similar programming languages
• Knowledge of 3D modeling and rendering techniques

Skills

• Game engine development
• Realtime 3D simulation
• Unreal Engine integration
• Simulation framework development
• Software deployment and optimization

Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $173,400 to $232,925 USD annually
• Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

Pay Transparency

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.