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Applied Intuition

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle · Robot AI and Software
Location
Ann ArborMichiganUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
May 5, 2026
Salary
$100,000–$160,000 a year
Full-time

C++ Software Engineer – Autonomous Systems

Job description

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.;

Job responsibilities

  • 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

Job requirements

  • 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, GitHub 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

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