Senior C++ Software Engineer, Applied Intuition
Collaborative Autonomy
$160-220k
Must be a U.S. Citizen
5+ days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
Software infrastructure for autonomous vehicles
Open for applications
Software infrastructure for autonomous vehicles
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$160-220k
Must be a U.S. Citizen
5+ days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the world's adoption of safe and intelligent machines.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelors Computer Science, Software Engineering or related engineering field
- 7+ years of software engineering experience with 4+ years of hands-on C++ development experience leveraging modern C++ (C++17 or newer)
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns (e.g. Factory, Visitor, Strategy), as well as solid principles and clean coding practices
- Proficient in authoring and debugging CMake build systems
- Comfortable working in dockerized Linux environments (e.g. Ubuntu, RHEL) as part of a containerized development workflow
- Must be willing to travel as projects require, usually for SW/HW integration and/or demonstrations; estimated average travel is 2-5 days every other month (10-20%)
- Interested candidates should also inquire about relocation assistance to EpiSci facilities near Destin, FL
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Desirable
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with 6+ years developing software in C++, Cmake, and Conan
- Experience with service integration patterns, message-passing systems (e.g., gRPC, ZeroMQ, or RabbitMQ), and Git-based workflows (e.g. Gitlab), CI pipelines, and Artifactory or Azure Container Registry
- Experience with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), including integration and test experience on common COTS hardware devices (e.g., Nvidia Jetson, Xilinx RF/MPSOC, Raspberry Pi5)
- Experience working within modeling and simulation (M&S) and/or Collaborative Autonomy
- Familiarity with Multi-Agent Algorithms including sensor localization and mapping (SLAM), task allocation/optimization and behavior logic frameworks (state machines, behavior trees, hierarchical task networks)
What the job involves
- As a Senior Software Engineer on the Networked Collaborative Autonomy team, you will develop collaborative autonomy behaviors for large teams of heterogenous autonomous vehicles, across different domains (e.g., surface, air), with different sensor suites (e.g., camera, radar) that work together to accomplish complex mission vignettes
- You will lead the design and implementation of high-performance, modern C++ software
- You'll architect scalable, maintainable systems and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, production-quality code
- This is not an entry-level or generalist role — deep C++ expertise is required
- Contribute novel engineering ideas, algorithms, and concepts for cutting edge, modular, and agile autonomy capabilities in the fields of optimization, persistent search, and coordinated behaviors, applicable to a diverse set of Defense problems
- Write and optimize modern C++ (C++20) code for complex, performance-critical systems that operates real autonomous aircraft systems as they accomplish tactical problems
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through participation in architecture design decisions with an emphasis on maintainability, correctness, and performance for a component-based SW stack
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, debugging tooling, and containerized build workflows (Docker, CMake, Linux)
- Lead technical discussions & code reviews and communicate solutions to a diverse team of engineers, program managers, executives, and sponsors
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.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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
Mountain View, CA
Leadership
Peter Ludwig
(CTO)Worked at Google for 5 years, including as a Product Manager.
Qasar Younis
(CEO)Former COO at Y Combinator. Previously a Group Product Manager at Google. Founded TalkBin.
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