Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition

C++ Software Engineer – Autonomous Systems

Arlington, Virginia · Contract

Work authorization required$10k-$20kDetected 12 days ago
PythonC++BashDistributed SystemsData StructuresAlgorithmsGitDockerKubernetesCI/CDCybersecurityRoboticsControlsCommunicationProblem Solving

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.
  • This is an opportunity to work on foundational software that powers autonomous systems operating in complex, real-world scenarios.
  • Leverage Modern Development Tools: Heavily utilize agentic coding tools and AI assistants to accelerate development and improve code quality

Responsibilities

  • Develop software that allows multiple autonomous agents to coordinate and collaborate across different operational domains
  • In this role, you'll develop core software systems, integrate with domain-specific platforms, and support multidisciplinary engineering efforts across the organization.
  • Enable Collaborative Autonomy: Develop software that allows multiple autonomous agents to coordinate and collaborate across different operational domains

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
  • Must be willing to travel as projects require, usually for SW/HW integration and/or demonstrations
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

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
  • Experience with data serialization formats (Protocol Buffers, FlatBuffers, Cap'n Proto)
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Please reference the job posting subtitle for where this position will be located.
  • Don't meet every single requirement?

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.
  • Heavily utilize agentic coding tools and AI assistants to accelerate development and improve code quality

Compensation

  • $10k-$20k

Company info

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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizen
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