Missions Software Engineer; Client Facing

Missions Software Engineer (Client Facing)

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Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self‑Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence.

Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices worldwide.

Applied Intuition is redefining vehicle intelligence across commercial and defense sectors. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, your responsibilities are similar to those of a startup CTO: you will work in small teams and own end‑to‑end execution of high‑stakes projects. You’ll be the technical bridge between Applied Intuition’s novel vehicle intelligence platforms and our customers’ real‑world operational environments. This role requires both technical depth and operational excellence.

You’ll primarily work with defense and government customers, integrating our tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks with DOD platforms in challenging operational environments.

• Work directly with defense and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition’s vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments—from defense contractors to forward operating bases.
• Tackle a broad range of technical challenges, including software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment, and hardware integration.
• Bridge customer‑built systems and Applied’s solutions to deliver tangible value.
• Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution.
• Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Take ownership of technical outcomes and drive projects to completion, adapting to changing requirements and priorities.

• 3+ years professional software engineering experience.
• Strong engineering background in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong coder with demonstrated proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Broad technical experience across software engineering, operating systems, and some hardware.
• Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and a proven ability to thrive and innovate independently within highly ambiguous and rapidly evolving operational environments.
• Excellent communication skills and focus on solving customer problems.

• Prior experience working with government customers, defense contractors, or in military environments.
• Familiarity with system architecture and designing scalable solutions.
• Experience in defense, automotive, robotics, or adjacent industries.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

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Applied Intuition offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Your 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, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.

The total compensation will vary based on your experience, credentials, and the role’s scope. Base salary for this full‑time position is $145,000 – $200,000 USD annually.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal‑opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. We comply with 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a), and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a) and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We also comply with Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A) regarding employee rights under federal labor laws.