Software Engineer, Robotics

About this role

Applied Intuition seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to develop full-stack control software for general-purpose robots, from low-level firmware to fleet deployment. You'll work hands-on with physical hardware, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, and AI teams to bring autonomous systems to real-world applications.

What you'll do

• Design and implement robotics software for locomotion, whole-body control, and manipulation on bi-dexterous platforms
• Bring up and integrate new robot generations with actuators, sensors, controllers, and onboard compute
• Develop real-time C++ control software emphasizing reliability, performance, and testability
• Build simulation infrastructure and validate robot behaviors in physics-based environments before hardware deployment
• Debug physical robot failures and analyze telemetry data to improve system robustness
• Contribute to scaling tools including fleet monitoring, testing pipelines, operator interfaces, and CI/CD systems

What they're looking for

• C++ (C++14/17/20) with multithreading and real-time systems
• Robotics fundamentals: kinematics, dynamics, control theory, state estimation
• Embedded systems and communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, Ethernet)
• Linux development and hardware-software debugging
• Python for tooling and scripting
• Physics simulation environments
• ROS/ROS2 or robotics middleware
• Sensor fusion and perception

Benefits

• Base salary, equity (options/RSUs), and comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off
• In-office environment in Sunnyvale with flexibility for occasional remote work
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous systems with major industry leaders