Software Engineering Manager (Defense/PhysicalAI)
Applied Intuition · Washington, D.C.
Roboticsonsitemanager$250k–$300k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead 10-12 engineers fielding autonomy across air, ground, and maritime platforms.
- Own delivery across concurrent defense programs as key engineering leader.
- Stay hands-on reviewing architectures and joining field exercises and demos.
What they offer
- Equity
Ideal candidate
A technically credible player-coach who has shipped production systems and thrives owning high-stakes defense deliveries. You pair bias for action with mentorship and want to shape fielded physical AI from D.C.
Requirements
- Shipped production systems and built engineering teams
- Deep technical credibility with bias for action
- 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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