Embedded Software Engineer - New Grad 2027 - applied

Polluxa, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. in Sunnyvale, California, seeks Embedded Software Engineers to help build the next-generation vehicle platform. This role focuses on developing real-time embedded software, integrating components, and ensuring robust low-level communication across production hardware.

Candidates should have a strong background in C/C++ and assembly, plus experience with RTOS and hardware bring-up. Graduation in Computer Engineering or CS by Dec 2026 or Summer 2027 is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science with graduation by Dec 2026 or Summer 2027.
• Strong background in embedded software development using C/C++ and assembly.
• Ability to perform low-level hardware debugging to ensure full system operation.

Responsibilities

• Integrate vendor components into a common software framework with low-level communication (CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART).
• Implement RTOS applications required for the product.
• Architect and develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments, including safety-critical systems.
• Support hardware bring-up with low-level debugging of boards and SoCs.

Skills

C/C++

Assembly languages

Embedded software development

Education

BS/BA, MS, or PhD in Computer Engineering or Computer Science (graduating by Dec 2026 or Summer 2027)

Tools

RTOS

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy.

Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo.

Learn more at applied.co http://applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the role

We are looking for Embedded Software Engineers with expertise in developing embedded software applications on production computers to build the next-generation vehicle platform! It is a unique opportunity to work on challenging engineering problems while being part of a fast-moving team.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Integrate vendor components into a common software framework, ensuring proper low-level communication (e.g., CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART etc.)
• Implement real-time operating system (RTOS) applications as required for the product
• Architect and develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments, including safety critical systems
• Support hardware bring-up, including low level debug of board and SoC
• Work with cross-functional teams to bring up custom software on new devices, productionize it, and manage the process for maintaining company products

We're looking for someone who has:

• BS/BA, MS, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree graduating by December 2026 or Summer 2027
• Strong background in embedded software development using C/C++ and assembly languages
• Ability to do low-level debugging on hardware to ensure complete system operation

Nice to have

• Proven ability as a self-starter and can quickly become comfortable with new technical tools
• Experience taking initiative in a fast-paced environment