Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition

Lead Software Engineer - Autonomy/Physical AI

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States · Contract

Work authorization requiredDetected 58 days ago
PythonC++Distributed SystemsCybersecurityRoboticsCommunication

About the role

  • Applied Intuition is rapidly scaling its defense product ecosystem in Ann Arbor!
  • We're looking for talented backend C++ engineers at all levels, who are ready to work on some of the hardest autonomy challenges in physical AI today.
  • You'll work in small, high-ownership teams where your code ships, your decisions matter, and your impact on national security is direct.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high-performance backend systems in C++ for Axion and Acuity, Applied's core defense autonomy products
  • Build scalable, reliable infrastructure that enables autonomous systems to operate in contested and degraded conditions
  • Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes engineering workstreams; architecture through deployment
  • You'll architect, implement, and own backend infrastructure 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

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

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: $15 0,000 - $200,000 USD annually.

Benefits

  • Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Company info

  • Partner closely with autonomy researchers, product teams, and defense customers to translate mission requirements into robust software solutions
  • Interface with DOD programs and defense customers to ensure solutions meet real-world operational demands

Equal opportunity

  • Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizen
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