Applied Intuition
Robotics · Autonomous-vehicle software
Robotics · Autonomous-vehicle software
Applied Intuition currently has 63 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: Applied Perception Engineering Lead (2), Autonomy Integration Software Engineer, C++ Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems), C++ Software Engineer - Autonomy/Physical AI, Data & ML Pipeline Software Engineer. Most positions are in Engineering and Research.
Applied Intuition's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (32%), data (19%), serving infrastructure (14%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Applied Intuition is hiring AI talent in: United States (58 roles), South Korea (2 roles), United Kingdom (1 role).
Job postings at Applied Intuition most frequently reference: model serving, multimodal, inference infra, agent orchestration, vision.
In the past 30 days, Applied Intuition has posted 10 new AI-related roles. That is a +25% change versus the prior 30 days (8 → 10).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer - Motion Planning (Fallback Stack) Software Engineer role focused on designing and implementing classical motion planning systems for autonomous vehicles, emphasizing deterministic behavior and large-scale evaluation. The role involves building safety-critical planning systems that operate reliably under degraded conditions, using simulation and real-world data for evaluation and tuning. | — | 5 |
| Software Engineer - Systems Engineering AI Tooling Software Engineer role focused on building internal platforms and AI workflows for autonomous vehicle development and validation. The role involves designing, developing, and productionizing scalable backend systems and tooling to connect requirements, modeling, validation, and test data, ensuring end-to-end traceability and supporting safety-critical development processes. | Agent | 5 |
| Software Engineer - Mapping and Localization Software Engineer focused on mapping and localization for autonomous vehicles and mobile robots, involving design, implementation, and backend infrastructure for map processing and generation. The role contributes to a new autonomy business, emphasizing hands-on contributions to making autonomous systems a reality. | — | 5 |
| GTM Systems Architect This role focuses on designing and implementing the go-to-market (GTM) tech stack, including integrations between Salesforce and other GTM tools. It involves defining data governance, identifying and implementing AI-driven solutions to automate workflows and operational bottlenecks, and partnering with internal stakeholders to select and onboard new tools. The role requires a strong understanding of GTM systems, Salesforce, and quote-to-cash processes. | — | 5 |
| Planning - Technical Lead Lead and mentor a team developing motion planning modules for autonomous vehicles, integrating ML components, perception outputs, and map data for dynamic path planning. Requires C++ and experience with production software teams in planning algorithms. | Agent | 5 |
| Application Engineer - Technical Customer Lead This role is for a Technical Customer Lead who will own account strategy for major enterprise customers, manage executive relationships, and work closely with customers to understand their development needs and propose effective use of Applied's autonomy products. The role requires strong software expertise, domain knowledge, and an execution-driven mindset to ensure customer success and drive problems to resolution. While the company works in physical AI and autonomy, this specific role focuses on customer engagement and product application rather than direct AI/ML model development. | — | 5 |
| Software Engineer - Performance Optimization Software Engineer focused on optimizing application-layer software for embedded systems in autonomous driving. The role involves analyzing and optimizing compute usage, profiling performance on embedded targets, and collaborating with ML runtime optimization engineers to ensure efficient model inference execution within tight compute budgets and real-world operating conditions. | Serve | 5 |
| Software Engineer - Kafka This role focuses on building the foundational data and machine learning platform for a physical AI company. Responsibilities include data ingestion, processing, storage, labeling infrastructure, and ML infrastructure, handling petabytes of multimodal sensor data. The goal is to support AI research and autonomy stack development, enabling efficient dataset discovery, labeling, and quality assessment. | Data | 5 |
| Data Quality Specialist This role focuses on ensuring the quality and integrity of data collected from autonomous vehicles, which is essential for training and improving self-driving systems. Responsibilities include reviewing and validating data, developing automation scripts for verification, identifying data issues, assisting with data annotation, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance data collection and verification processes. | — | 5 |
| Systems Engineer, Perception - Autonomy Trucking Systems Engineer role focused on defining, managing, and evaluating perception subsystem requirements for autonomous trucking. Involves working with various teams (SW, HW) and developing V&V pipelines. Requires experience in automotive systems engineering, perception, and sensor modalities, with preferred coding expertise in Python. | — | 5 |
| Software Engineer - Validation Toolset Software Engineer focused on building and deploying high-quality automotive validation products. The role involves driving the end-to-end product lifecycle, including data ingestion, KPI visualization, coverage analysis, and ML-based failure finding for autonomous systems. It requires close interaction with external and internal customers and hands-on support across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem deployments. | Agent | 5 |
| System Safety Engineer, Autonomy Trucking This role focuses on defining and managing the safety architecture and requirements for autonomy software and hardware for L4 SDS product lines in the automotive industry. It involves performing safety analyses (FMEA, FTA, STPA), working with verification and validation, and promoting a safety culture. While it deals with autonomous systems and ML safety, the core function is system safety engineering rather than direct AI/ML model development. | — | 5 |
| Application Engineer - Postsales Application Engineer - Postsales role focused on supporting customers using Applied Intuition's AI products for autonomy initiatives. Responsibilities include office hours, Level 1 support, bug reporting, and feature requests, ensuring customers maximize product value. Requires Python/C++/Linux proficiency and debugging skills, with experience in QA and customer interaction preferred. | — | 5 |
| Software Engineer - Calibration Software Engineer focused on building and maintaining a calibration pipeline for autonomous vehicles, ensuring multi-sensor, multi-modal world representation for navigation. This role involves implementing calibration processes, managing sensor data lifecycles, and enabling sensor fusion across various sensor types (Camera, Lidar, Radar, IMU, GNSS). | Agent | 5 |
| Solution Engineer - Vehicle OS This Solution Engineer role focuses on supporting automotive customers in adopting Applied Intuition's Vehicle OS portfolio, which includes middleware, a developer toolchain, and IVI/infotainment systems. The role acts as a technical bridge between customers and internal engineering/product teams, guiding customers through integration, deployment, and issue resolution. While the role touches on AI/ML in the context of "Cabin Intelligence technologies" and "perception systems or AI/ML pipelines applied to in-vehicle experiences" as nice-to-haves, the core responsibilities are centered around automotive software integration and customer support, not direct AI/ML model development or research. | — | 1 |
| Solution Engineer - Vehicle OS This Solution Engineer role focuses on supporting automotive customers in adopting Applied Intuition's Vehicle OS portfolio, which includes middleware, a developer toolchain, and IVI/infotainment systems. The role acts as a technical bridge between customers and internal engineering/product teams, guiding customers through integration, deployment, and issue resolution. While the role touches on AI/ML in the context of "Cabin Intelligence technologies" and "perception systems or AI/ML pipelines applied to in-vehicle experiences" as nice-to-haves, the core responsibilities are centered around automotive software integration and customer support, not direct AI/ML model development or research. | — | 1 |
| Engineering Manager - Axion Engineering Manager for the Axion product family, which is an all-domain autonomy toolchain for simulation, hardware/software integration, MLOps for ATR models, and mission control UIs. The role involves leading a cross-functional engineering group, driving execution, mentoring engineers, defining technical roadmaps, and ensuring quality for autonomy toolchain capabilities. The work influences architecture, scalability, performance, and field-readiness of products used in contested environments. | — | 1 |
| Senior Electrical Engineer - Compute Hardware This role is for a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on designing compute hardware for electric and autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities include designing electrical schematics, guiding PCB layout, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and validating designs. The role requires significant experience in hardware design, digital interfaces, and lab tools. | — | 0 |
| IT Operations Engineer This role is for an IT Operations Engineer responsible for designing and building scalable IT infrastructure, responding to help desk requests, and providing technical support for computer systems, networks, software, and hardware. It requires experience in system administration, server support, project implementation, and desktop support. | — | 0 |
| Middleware Engineer Software Engineer role focused on building core middleware components and services for a software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. Responsibilities include designing and implementing platform services in C++, developing communication middleware, working on system-level software, applying networking knowledge, and supporting data logging for ADAS development. Requires C++ skills, experience in embedded/automotive/robotics/distributed systems, and exposure to communication middleware. | — | 0 |
| Technical Program Manager - Vehicle OS Technical Program Manager to manage automotive engagements, focusing on software development teams, supplier relationships, and customer communication for EMEA OEMs. Requires technical depth in embedded systems, middleware, or ADAS, and a builder mindset for establishing program structure. | — | 0 |
| Industrial Designer This role is for an Industrial Designer focused on the hardware aspects of physical AI products, specifically for autonomous machines in industries like automotive, defense, and robotics. The designer will develop hardware concepts, build prototypes, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to create user-friendly designs within fast-paced release cycles. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer (C++) Software Engineer (C++) role focused on building simulation, tooling, and autonomy infrastructure for physical AI in the defense sector. The role involves designing and implementing high-performance software for a defense data and tooling platform, extending simulation environments, and developing scalable infrastructure for autonomous operations. It requires strong C++ skills, experience with simulation engines, and an interest in autonomy and robotics. | — | 0 |
| Lead Software Engineer (Defense Tech) Lead Software Engineer role focused on integrating and operationalizing Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products with defense and government customers. This role involves end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects, bridging customer systems with Applied's solutions, and ensuring mission success in challenging operational environments. Requires strong software engineering background, C++/Python proficiency, and experience with complex system deployment and hardware integration. | — | 0 |
| Forward Deployed Engineer (EMEA) This role is for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) who will be embedded with strategic customers to deliver net-new features, build standalone applications, and solve complex technical problems at the intersection of the company's platform and the customer's environment. The FDE will own end-to-end delivery, ship production software, work side-by-side with customer teams, bridge product gaps with custom solutions, and help define the FDE function. The role requires strong software engineering experience, full-stack development skills, and experience in customer-facing technical roles, with a preference for experience in autonomy, robotics, simulation, or automotive software. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Software Engineer role focused on building simulator architecture and products for physical AI in autonomy domains (automotive, defense, trucking, etc.). Requires C++ and Python experience, with a focus on shipping complex software and contributing to design documents. | — | 0 |
| Global Sourcing Manager - Defense This role is for a Global Sourcing Manager in the Defense sector, focusing on procuring hardware components like GPUs, edge-compute modules, and sensors for autonomous defense platforms. It requires expertise in procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and compliance with defense regulations (FAR, DFARS, DCMA). While the company works with AI and advanced hardware, the role itself is in procurement and supply chain management, not direct AI/ML development. | — | 0 |
| Process Engineer Process Engineer role focused on analyzing and improving operational workflows, throughput, and root cause analysis for vehicle operations across automotive, trucking, construction, and mining programs. The role involves designing measurement frameworks, developing process templates, and driving continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to scale operations efficiently. | — | 0 |
| Senior Autonomy Engineer - Defense Senior Software Engineer to architect the Acuity Scene System, focusing on game engine technology and large-scale simulation for multi-agent environments in defense. Requires expertise in C++, Entity Component Systems, and 3D/4D spatial systems. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Manager - Robotic Systems and Test Engineering Manager for Product Integration and Test team, focusing on turning individual components into a cohesive autonomous product for physical AI applications in automotive, defense, and other industries. Responsibilities include technical guidance, mentoring, integration, testing (SIL, HIL, real-world), and configuration management for autonomy solutions on hardware platforms like USVs and UAVs. | — | 0 |
| Solution Engineer Solution Engineer role focused on customer engagements across a broad automotive software product portfolio, including Vehicle OS, SDS, and tooling. Requires strong automotive software foundations, ability to learn new technical domains quickly, and manage complex technical programs. | — | 0 |
| Solution Engineer Solution Engineer role focused on customer engagements across a broad automotive software product portfolio, including Vehicle OS, SDS, and tooling. Requires strong automotive software foundations, ability to learn new technical domains quickly, and manage complex technical programs. | — | 0 |
| Senior Robotic Hardware Engineer Senior Robotics Hardware Engineer to lead hardware-software integration, bring-up, and validation for flight-ready autonomous systems. Role involves defining interfaces, architecting verification workflows, and building custom monitoring tools, bridging hardware design, GNC, and software teams. | — | 0 |
| Electrical Systems Integration Engineer This role focuses on designing automotive-grade wire harnesses and electrical distribution systems, coordinating with engineering teams and suppliers to meet program milestones and quality standards. It involves creating CAD models, developing BOMs, and managing vendor relationships for harness manufacturing. | — | 0 |
| AV Driver Trainer（自動運転車両 ドライバートレーナー） The AV Driver Trainer role at Applied Intuition focuses on training and certifying drivers for real-world autonomous vehicle testing. This involves designing and implementing training programs, conducting evaluations, providing feedback, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role requires a strong emphasis on safety, excellent communication skills, and a clean driving record, with some international travel expected. | — | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer role focused on the design, integration, and validation of self-driving vehicles, including sensors and hardware for harsh environments. Requires experience in mechanical design, analysis, and hardware reliability. | — | 0 |
| Kfz-Mechatroniker für Prototypen (m/w/d) The role is for an Engineering Technician (Kfz-Mechatroniker für Prototypen) in Stuttgart, focusing on the design, buildout, testing, and maintenance of test rigs, prototype vehicles, and platforms across various vehicle types (cars, trucks, off-road, special vehicles). Responsibilities include hands-on building, guiding other technicians, troubleshooting systems, managing inventory and procurement, and collaborating to minimize downtime while prioritizing safety and performance. The role also involves supporting prototyping capabilities at other EMEA locations and customer sites. | — | 0 |
| Training and Development Lead This role is responsible for building and leading the end-to-end training and development function for operations teams globally. It involves competency analysis, designing learning journeys, creating and deploying curriculum, managing an LMS, developing certification frameworks, evaluating training effectiveness, and managing a team. The ideal candidate has experience in the autonomous vehicle industry or a similar safety-critical domain. | — | 0 |
| Software Quality Assurance Engineer This role focuses on establishing and maintaining the Quality Assurance process for the Self-Driving System (SDS) organization, ensuring compliance with Automotive SPICE and ISO 9001:2015 standards. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to define, deploy, and improve processes, conduct audits, manage non-conformances, and define quality KPIs. While the company works with physical AI and autonomous systems, this specific role is centered on quality assurance processes rather than direct AI/ML model development. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer Software Engineer role focused on improving developer experience and deployment processes for engineering teams, including building tools, libraries, and frameworks, and optimizing build and deployment pipelines for automotive and cloud platforms. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Drone Stack (C++) Software Engineer role focused on integrating and deploying autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems for defense and commercial customers, particularly in robotics and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The role involves hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, and testing in various environments (SIL, HIL, live flight tests). | — | 0 |
| Pipeline Technical Artist This role focuses on developing and automating content pipelines for Unreal Engine and Houdini, involving C++ and Python scripting. The goal is to create an automated system for ingesting customer data, running various systems, and generating final packages for clients, with applications in robotics and autonomous systems. | — | 0 |
| Function Developer – Parking Develops and delivers parking functionalities for autonomous driving systems, focusing on automated parking assist, remote parking, and automated valet parking. Requires C++ and Python proficiency, experience with ADAS/AD software, and shipping software into series production vehicles. | — | 0 |
| Systems Engineer, Vehicle OS This role is for a Systems Engineer focused on robotics and autonomous systems, specifically for a new Vehicle OS product. The engineer will be responsible for defining and managing system and software requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards like ASPICE, and working with development teams to guide technical implementation. The role involves using tools like Cameo and Polarion for requirements and architecture management, with a focus on end-to-end traceability and validation. | — | 0 |
| Defense Product Software Engineer (C++) Software Engineer role focused on developing and scaling products for defense customers, involving full-stack, infrastructure, robotics, and computer vision problems for autonomy workflows. The role requires shipping complex, high-reliability software and collaborating with defense stakeholders. | — | 0 |
| Global Sourcing Manager - Defense This role is for a Global Sourcing Manager in the Defense industry, focusing on procurement strategies for AI-related hardware like GPUs, edge-compute modules, and sensors for autonomous defense platforms. It requires expertise in FAR, DFARS, and DCMA audits, and involves developing long-term sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships. While the role interacts with AI hardware, the core function is procurement and supply chain management, not AI development. | — | 0 |
| Technical Lead, Identity & Access Management This role is for a Technical Lead focused on Identity and Access Management (IAM) for a company that works with AI. The responsibilities include defining IAM strategy, maturing IDP architecture, implementing Zero Trust principles, automating identity lifecycle, managing secrets, and designing Privileged Access Management. A key aspect is implementing a scalable access management model for AI agents and bots. The role requires significant experience in identity engineering and cloud environments, with a focus on cross-functional program leadership and expertise in modern IAM technologies. While the company works with AI and the role involves managing access for AI agents, the core craft is IAM, not AI/ML model development. | — | 0 |
| Software Engineer - Mission Control Software Engineer role focused on building a frontend UI/UX platform for interacting with autonomy systems in Defense applications, including mission planning, monitoring, and debrief. The role involves full-stack web development, data-oriented design, and integration with in-house simulators and autonomous systems. | — | 0 |
| Command Center Manager This role manages the real-time operations of an autonomous fleet, overseeing dispatch and remote assistance, incident management, and process development for future scale. It requires experience in autonomy operations, logistics, fleet management, and leading control centers, with a focus on ensuring safe and efficient mission execution. | — | 0 |
| Enterprise Security Lead This role leads enterprise security initiatives, focusing on protecting endpoints, networks, and data. Responsibilities include defining security roadmaps, managing email security, improving detection capabilities, implementing DLP policies, strengthening network security, and leading vulnerability management. Requires hands-on experience with enterprise data security tooling, endpoint security, email security platforms, and vulnerability management. | — | 0 |