Applied Silver, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer, Game Engine & World Systems (Autonomy)

Sunnyvale · Senior · Contract

Work authorization required$60k-$301kDetected 12 days ago

PythonC++BashData StructuresAlgorithmsGitDockerLinuxCybersecurityDetection EngineeringRoboticsSensors

About the role

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect the world representation layer at the heart of Applied Intuition's Acuity autonomy stack.
This is a senior, deeply technical position sitting at the intersection of computational geometry, real-time world modeling, and large-scale simulation.
You should be comfortable profiling hot paths, eliminating allocations, and squeezing real-time performance out of complex spatial systems.

Build and optimize the computational geometry and world-state systems that sit between raw sensor data and the path planning stack - including coordinate frame management, spatial queries, and environment abstraction layers.
Write highly optimized C++ (C++20) with a focus on low-latency, cache-efficient, and memory-conscious design.
Drive architectural decisions and design clean APIs that enable cross-domain integration across air, ground, and maritime autonomy stacks.
Drive Performance to the Metal: Write highly optimized C++ (C++20) with a focus on low-latency, cache-efficient, and memory-conscious design.
Lead Technical Strategy & Integration: Drive architectural decisions and design clean APIs that enable cross-domain integration across air, ground, and maritime autonomy stacks.
Collaborate & Mentor: Act as a technical anchor across teams - engaging proactively with sensor, planning, and simulation engineers to ensure the scene layer meets the needs of the full autonomy stack.
Deep intuition for low-latency, high-throughput software design in real-time environments

Must be willing to travel as projects requires
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Strong proficiency in Python and shell scripting for tooling and automation
Experience with agentic coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) and AI-assisted development workflows

Experience with temporal reasoning systems and 4D scene representation (space + time)
Background in game development, simulation, or virtual environments
Knowledge of physics engines and collision detection systems
Understanding of autonomous systems or robotics software architectures
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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 http://applied.co.
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with deep expertise in spatial systems, world modeling, or simulation environments

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits.

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