Applied Intuition
Software Engineer (C++)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States · Contract
Work authorization required$100k-$200kDetected 63 days ago
PythonC++Distributed SystemsData EngineeringCybersecurityRoboticsUnityUnreal EngineCommunication
About the role
- Applied Intuition is rapidly scaling its defense product ecosystem in Ann Arbor!
- We're looking for talented software engineers at all levels who are ready to work on some of the hardest challenges in simulation, tooling, and autonomy infrastructure for physical AI.
- You'll work in small, high-ownership teams where your code ships, your decisions matter, and your contribution to national security is tangible.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance software in C++ for Axion, Applied Intuition's defense tooling and data platform
- Build and extend simulation environments and virtual worlds that enable autonomous systems to be tested and validated before real-world deployment
- Develop scalable infrastructure that supports multi-domain autonomous operations - from unmanned ground and aerial platforms to broader joint-force integration scenarios
- Own end-to-end execution of engineering workstreams; from architecture through deployment
- You'll design, implement, and own software that runs at the edge of what's technically possible, in environments where the stakes are real.
- Exposure to or curiosity about multi-domain defense systems - you don't need a defense pedigree, but you're excited to develop one
- Comfort with ambiguity; you drive clarity and progress in fast-moving, high-stakes environments
Nice to have
- Prior work in simulation for autonomy, robotics, gaming, or defense applications
- Familiarity with sensor simulation, synthetic data generation, or physics-based environments
- Experience with distributed systems or real-time data pipelines in constrained environments
- Security Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance
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- Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located.
Skills
- About Applied Intuition
- Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI.
- 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; Seoul; and Tokyo.
- Learn more at applied.co.
- Excellent communication skills; you can explain hard technical tradeoffs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
Compensation
- at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits.
- Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position.
- For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $100,000 - $200,000 USD annually.
Benefits
- Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Company info
- Interface with DoD programs and defense customers to ensure solutions meet real-world operational demands
- Partner with autonomy researchers, product teams, and defense customers to translate mission requirements into robust, mission-ready software solutions
Equal opportunity
- Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizen
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