C++ Software Engineer — Autonomy Framework (Multi-Domain)

Applied Intuition; Washington; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition in the United States is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Autonomy Framework team. You will build a core framework that enables collaborative autonomy across air, ground, and maritime domains, partnering with autonomy engineers and product teams.

You will implement high-performance C++ systems, leverage AI-assisted tools, and contribute to scalable software for real-world autonomous systems, with opportunities for growth and impact.

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

AI-assisted tools

Git

Software design patterns

Data structures & algorithms

Collaboration

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Tools

CMake

Bazel

Docker

Kubernetes

Protocol Buffers

FlatBuffers

Cap'n Proto

Job description

Applied Intuition in the United States is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Autonomy Framework team. You will build a core framework that enables collaborative autonomy across air, ground, and maritime domains, partnering with autonomy engineers and product teams.

You will implement high-performance C++ systems, leverage AI-assisted tools, and contribute to scalable software for real-world autonomous systems, with opportunities for growth and impact.