C++ Software Engineer - Drone Stack
Applied Intuition · Washington, D.C.
Roboticsonsitemid-level$135k–$185k
At a glance
Highlights
- Design autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems spanning hardware and software.
- Deploy autonomy algorithms in SIL, HIL and live test environments.
- Support live flight tests of autonomy software on Group 1-5 UAVs.
What they offer
- Equity
- Commission
Ideal candidate
A hands-on robotics enthusiast who loves seeing autonomy fly on real vehicles. You thrive on integration, field testing, and collaborating across teams to deliver mission-ready defense solutions.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science or related engineering field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience working with robotic systems
- Experience with C++
- Experience integrating autonomy/robotics products with Pixhawk autopilots (ArduPilot and/or PX4)
- Experience with communication buses and protocols: UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, Ethernet
- Experience with Docker, containerized deployment and Linux-based operating systems (RHEL, Ubuntu)
- Experience using git, Visual Studio Code and GitLab
- remote policy
- In-office 5 days a week with occasional remote 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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