Software Engineer - C++

About the role

The Onboard Architecture Team is responsible for full autonomy stack onboard architecture—ensuring every component works cohesively, reliably, and safely. Our team is looking for C++ software engineers interested in designing elegant solutions to difficult problems within autonomous systems and robotics. You will focus on application‑level onboard software in a modern C++ codebase working across our suite of products, tackling difficult problems.

If you're motivated by complex systems, ownership across boundaries, and real-world impact, this is where architecture meets autonomy.

• Design and implement onboard application software in modern C++ for state and mode management (mission manager) on vehicle compute

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to align interfaces, contracts, and execution models across the stack

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

• 2+ years of experience in shipping complex software in C++11 and above

• Experience shipping production level code

• A MSc or PhD in computer science or applied mathematics with coursework or research experience in robotics

• Experience developing onboard or embedded application software (e.g., autonomy, ADAS, robotics)

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 subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. 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.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full‑time position in the location listed is: $125,000 - $222,000 USD annually.