C++ Software Engineer - Physical AI
Applied Intuition6 months ago
Ann Arbor, MI, USAEntry Level / Mid Level / Senior / Staff+
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$100k - $200k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance C++ backend systems for Axion and Acuity
- Address autonomy challenges across unmanned ground and aerial platforms and broader joint-force integration scenarios
- Build scalable and reliable infrastructure for autonomous systems operating in contested and degraded conditions
- Partner with autonomy researchers, product teams, and defense customers to translate mission requirements into software solutions
- Own engineering workstreams end to end, from architecture through deployment
- Help develop the Ann Arbor site’s team culture, technical standards, and engineering practices
- Interface with Department of Defense programs and defense customers to meet operational requirements
Requirements
- Professional software engineering experience with strong C++ expertise
- Strong backend engineering fundamentals, including systems programming, concurrency, performance optimization, and distributed systems
- Interest in autonomy, robotics, or physical AI
- Exposure to or interest in multi-domain defense systems
- Strong computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or similar technical foundation
- Python proficiency for tooling, scripting, and integration work
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving, high-stakes environments
- Excellent communication skills for explaining technical tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- U.S. citizenship
- Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance
Benefits
- Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match
- Learning and wellness stipends
- Paid time off
- Primarily in-office work five days per week, with occasional remote-work flexibility
About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition builds software tools, infrastructure, and operating systems for developing, testing, and deploying autonomous and driver-assistance systems across automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, and agriculture. It sells enterprise software and services including simulation, sensor data management, HD mapping, and a vehicle OS to OEMs and government customers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, it counts 18 of the top 20 global automakers and the U.S. military among its users.