C++ Embedded Software Engineer - Drone Stack
Applied Intuition · Sunnyvale
Roboticsonsitemid-level$135k–$200k
At a glance
Highlights
- Integrate autonomy onto group 1-5 UAVs and support live flight tests.
- Deploy vehicle intelligence across SIL, HIL and live test environments.
- Partner with DoD warfighters and UAS vendors on defense autonomy.
What they offer
- Equity
Ideal candidate
Hands-on robotics integrator who thrives at the hardware-software boundary and loves field testing. Mission-driven collaborator excited to deploy autonomy for defense and commercial customers.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science or related engineering field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience working with robotic systems (hardware, software, and integration)
- Experience with software programming languages: C++ preferred
- Experience integrating autonomy/robotics products with Pixhawk autopilots (ArduPilot and/or PX4)
- Experience integrating with communication busses & protocols: UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, Ethernet
- Experience developing in Docker, containerized deployment environments, and using Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu)
- Experience using git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab
- Familiarity with real-time, edge computing, and safety-critical systems operating in software-in-the-loop
- remote policy
- In-office 5 days a week with occasional flexibility
Lab profile
About Applied Intuition
Builds simulation, vehicle OS, and autonomy infrastructure for automotive, defense, and heavy industries.
What they build
- Autonomy software stacks
- Vehicle operating systems
- Simulation and validation tooling
Known for
- Trusted by 18 of top 20 global automakers
- Expertise across automotive, defense, trucking, mining and agriculture
- Full-stack coverage from tooling to OS to autonomy
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Silicon Valley
- Valued at $15 billion
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