Applied Intuition
Software Engineer - Simulation, Game Engine & World Systems (Autonomy)
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $110k–$150k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- 2+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Applied Intuition is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join a new team building the core world representation layer for their Axion simulation stack. This role focuses on designing and developing high-performance spatial data structures and algorithms for large-scale, multi-agent environments used in autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in computational geometry, real-time world modeling, and C++ optimization to drive performance and enable integration across various domains.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement spatial data structures and Entity Component Systems for world representation.
- Build and optimize computational geometry and world-state systems for integration with path planning.
- Write highly optimized C++ code for low-latency, cache-efficient performance.
- Participate in architectural decisions and design clean APIs for cross-domain integration.
- Contribute to tooling and automation using Python and shell scripting.
- Maintain and optimize scene representation systems for real-time performance.
What they're looking for
- C++ (C++20 or later)
- Computational Geometry
- Spatial Data Structures (BVH, octrees, k-d trees)
- Entity Component Systems
- Spatial Indexing
- Performance Optimization
- Python
- Shell Scripting
Benefits
- Equity (options and/or restricted stock units)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401k retirement plan 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 your experience building world or scene representations in a game engine, simulator, or autonomous system.
- Explain your approach to optimizing C++ code for real-time performance and low latency.