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.

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;
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We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

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.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

* Develop Core Framework Software:
Design and implement high-performance C++ systems that form the foundation of collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments

* Enable Collaborative Autonomy:
Develop software that allows multiple autonomous agents to coordinate and collaborate across different operational domains

* Support Multidisciplinary Teams:
Work closely with autonomy engineers, product managers, and customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions

* Leverage Modern Development Tools:
Heavily utilize agentic coding tools and AI assistants to accelerate development and improve code quality

* Optimize Performance:
Profile, debug, and optimize code for real-time performance in resource-constrained environments

* Automate Workflows:
Create scripts and tools to improve development velocity and testing efficiency

We're looking for someone who has:

* 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, Git Hub 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

Travel Requirements:

* Must be willing to travel as projects require, usually for SW/HW integration and/or demonstrations; estimated average travel is 2-5 days every other month (10-20%)

Security Requirements:

* Must be a U.S. Citizen

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

For more information about U.S. security clearances: .

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, Flat Buffers, Cap'n Proto)

* Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

* Contributions to open-source projects

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…