Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Applied Intuition
$155-242k
+ Equity
Software infrastructure for autonomous vehicles
Posted today
Software infrastructure for autonomous vehicles
1001+ employees
Posted today
$155-242k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To accelerate the world's adoption of safe and intelligent machines.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience working on embedded devices
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong background in embedded software development using C/C++ and assembly languages
- Hands-on experience with RTOS, Linux, and/or ARM systems
- Debugging skills in real world environments
- Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles
Desirable
- Experience developing in Rust at the embedded/systems software level
- Prior experience in developing on-vehicle technology
- Ability to work with safety-critical robotic systems with real-time constraints
- Previous startup experience
What the job involves
- The NextGen OS team is focused on building Applied Intuition's operating system (OS) stack for future vehicles and new products. This is a unique opportunity to build and work on a new full-stack operating system
- As an Embedded Software Engineer on the team, you will develop an embedded firmware platform and Real-time Operating System (RTOS) using Rust and the Pigweed architecture. This is a unique opportunity to be one of the first engineers on the team, influencing key architectural and implementation decisions
- Build a modern, safety-certified Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) and embedded platform
- Work with Pigweed developers on pw_kernel to complete it and bring it up on internal hardware platforms
- Integrate the Rust toolchain into our CI/CD pipeline
- Architect and develop highly reliable embedded software
Our take
Autonomous vehicles present a lot of challenging problems to engineers, particularly in terms of safety and reliability, and testing and development can be infamously slow. Applied Intuition provides software to run simulations and tests for autonomous vehicles more quickly and effectively, speeding up the development and launch of AVs for multiple industries.
With big companies such as Tesla and Google focused on developing automation, Applied Intuition has the scope to provide the software that makes it a reality. The company’s suite of simulation, validation, and drive log management software aids in the more efficient deployment of autonomous vehicles, with companies such as Toyota, Nissan, and General Motors relying on its solutions.
As the autonomous vehicles market accelerates, Applied Intuition is well set for growth, especially as it continues to expand its capabilities. Notable developments include the acquisitions of CarSim, Scenebox and Embark Trucks, as well as partnerships with AMBA and Valeo. All these efforts seek to bolster the company's offering towards supporting the faster and safer deployment of AVs. A $600 million Series F round, awarded in 2025, will go towards its next phase of product development, alongside key hires across its product team.
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Insights
68% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2025
$600m
SERIES F
Mar 2024
$250m
SERIES E
Total funding: $1.2bn
Company benefits
- Health Insurance: Applied covers 100% of the cost and offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) Match: 50% employer matching to help you save money for retirement
- Fitness Stipend: Our wellness program supports your health and fitness goals. We pay for your trainers, gym memberships, massages, and more!
- Learning Stipend: We invest in your learning and growth by reimbursing you for educational and training expenses
- Parental leave: 12-week, fully paid parental leave to bond with a newborn child or new adopted or foster child
- Catered lunch, expensed dinner, on-site meals and snacks
Company HQ
Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA
Leadership
Peter Ludwig
(Co-Founder & CTO)Worked at Google for 5 years, including as a Product Manager.
Qasar Younis
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former COO at Y Combinator. Previously a Group Product Manager at Google. Founded TalkBin.
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