Backend C++ Engineer — Edge Autonomy for Defense

Decisive Point; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Ann Arbor seeks experienced backend engineers to design and implement high-performance C++ systems for Axion and Acuity, our defense autonomy products. You will tackle multi-domain autonomy challenges, build scalable infrastructure, and own end-to-end delivery from architecture to deployment in a fast-moving environment.

Ideal candidates have strong C++ expertise, systems programming, concurrency and distributed systems knowledge, plus Python tooling skills and a passion for

Qualifications

• Professional software engineering experience with strong C++ at the core.
• Strong fundamentals in systems programming, concurrency, performance, and distributed systems.
• Interest in autonomy, robotics or physical AI.
• Exposure to or curiosity about multi-domain defense systems.
• Solid CS/CE/EE foundation; rigorous thinking about correctness and performance.
• Python proficiency for tooling and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance backend systems in C++ for Axion and Acuity.
• Address multi-domain autonomy challenges across unmanned platforms and joint-force scenarios.
• Build scalable, reliable infrastructure for operation in contested conditions.
• Collaborate with researchers, product teams and defense customers.
• Own end-to-end execution from architecture to deployment.
• Support rapid buildout of the Ann Arbor site and define engineering standards.
• Interface with DOD programs to meet real-world demands.

Skills

C++

Backend systems

Concurrency

Distributed systems

Python

Education

CS/CE/EE degree

Job description

Applied Intuition in Ann Arbor seeks experienced backend engineers to design and implement high-performance C++ systems for Axion and Acuity, our defense autonomy products. You will tackle multi-domain autonomy challenges, build scalable infrastructure, and own end-to-end delivery from architecture to deployment in a fast-moving environment.

Ideal candidates have strong C++ expertise, systems programming, concurrency and distributed systems knowledge, plus Python tooling skills and a passion for