C++ Software Engineer, Autonomy Framework

Applied Intuition; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition in California is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Autonomy Framework team. You will develop core C++ systems, collaborate with autonomy engineers, product managers, and customers to enable collaborative behaviors across air, ground, and maritime domains.

You will work with Python, shell scripting, and modern C++20+, optimize real-time performance, and help automate workflows with CI/CD pipelines and AI-assisted tooling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong C++ programming skills with experience in modern C++ (C++20 or later).
• Experience with Python and shell scripting for automation and tooling.
• Proficiency with agentic coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI‑assisted development tools.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Core Framework Software: Design and implement high‑performance C++ systems that form the foundation of collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi‑domain environments.
• Enable Collaborative Autonomy: Develop software that allows multiple autonomous agents to coordinate and collaborate across different operational domains.
• Support Multidisciplinary Teams: Work closely with autonomy engineers, product managers, and customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Leverage Modern Development Tools: Heavily utilize agentic coding tools and AI assistants to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Optimize Performance: Profile, debug, and optimize code for real‑time performance in resource‑constrained environments.
• Automate Workflows: Create scripts and tools to improve development velocity and testing efficiency.

Skills

C++

Python

Shell scripting

Agentic coding tools

Software design patterns

Data structures

Algorithms

Git

Tools

CMake

Bazel

CI/CD pipelines

Protocol Buffers

FlatBuffers

Cap'n Proto

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Applied Intuition in California is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Autonomy Framework team. You will develop core C++ systems, collaborate with autonomy engineers, product managers, and customers to enable collaborative behaviors across air, ground, and maritime domains.

You will work with Python, shell scripting, and modern C++20+, optimize real-time performance, and help automate workflows with CI/CD pipelines and AI-assisted tooling.