C++ Software Engineer - Physical AI
Applied Intuition · Ann Arbor
Roboticsonsiteall levels$100k–$200k
At a glance
Highlights
- Build backend systems powering Axion and Acuity defense autonomy products.
- Tackle multi-domain autonomy challenges from ground to aerial platforms.
- Enable autonomous systems to operate in contested, degraded conditions.
What they offer
- Equity
Ideal candidate
Backend engineer energized by physical AI and real-world robotics who thrives in ambiguity and high ownership. Excited to shape early defense products with direct national-security impact.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with strong C++
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or similar field
- Deep backend fundamentals: systems programming, concurrency, performance optimization, distributed systems
- Genuine interest in autonomy, robotics, or physical AI
- Exposure to or curiosity about multi-domain defense systems
- Strong CS/CE/EE foundation with focus on correctness and performance
- Python proficiency for tooling, scripting, and integration
- Thrives in ambiguity and drives clarity and progress
- 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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