Lead Software Engineer - Physical AI (Defense)

1 day ago

Washington, DC, USAStaff+

H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$150k - $250k/yr

Responsibilities

Technically lead the Forward Deployed Engineering team in deploying, integrating, and operationalizing vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments.
Address technical challenges spanning software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment, and hardware integration.
Bridge customer-built systems with Applied Intuition’s solutions.
Design scalable and consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution.
Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects.
Collaborate with engineering, product, and customer teams to deliver successful outcomes.
Own technical outcomes and drive projects to completion amid changing requirements and priorities.

At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong coding proficiency in C++ and Python.
Broad technical experience across software engineering, operating systems, and some hardware.
Experience supporting the integration and deployment of complex systems.
Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
Prior government, defense contractor, military, defense, automotive, robotics, or adjacent-industry experience is preferred.
Familiarity with system architecture and designing scalable solutions is preferred.
Must be a U.S. citizen and hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Strong independent problem-solving, communication, and customer-focused skills.

Base salary, equity, and comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.
Primarily in-office work five days per week, with occasional remote-work flexibility.
Full-time position with a stated annual base salary range of $150,000-$250,000 USD.