Applied Intuition
C++ Software Engineer - Physical AI
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $100k–$200k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- 3+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Applied Intuition is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to contribute to their rapidly expanding defense product ecosystem in Ann Arbor. This role focuses on building high-performance backend systems for flagship products like Axion and Acuity, tackling challenging autonomy problems within multi-domain environments. You'll be part of a small, impactful team shaping the company's technical direction and contributing directly to national security.
What you'll do
- Design and implement high-performance backend systems in C++.
- Tackle autonomy challenges across diverse operational scenarios.
- Build scalable and reliable infrastructure for autonomous systems.
- Collaborate with researchers, product teams, and defense clients.
- Own the entire engineering lifecycle, from architecture to deployment.
- Shape team culture, technical standards, and engineering practices.
What they're looking for
- Systems Programming
- Concurrency
- Performance Optimization
- Distributed Systems
- Python
- Autonomy
- Communication
Benefits
- Base Salary
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k with Employer Match
- Learning and Wellness Stipends
- Paid Time Off
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Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition builds autonomous vehicle and defense systems software, including motion planning algorithms, simulation infrastructure, and autonomy integration platforms for aerial and ground platforms. The company is hiring for security engineers, robotics/autonomy software engineers, hardware-in-the-loop specialists, and IT operations professionals to support its growing physical AI operations.
- Industry
- Technology & Software
- Website
- appliedintuition.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a challenging performance optimization you tackled in a previous role.
- Explain your experience with concurrency and how you handle potential race conditions.