Senior C++ Autonomy Engineer - Real-Time Defense

Applied Intuition Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition Inc. is recruiting a Software Engineer with a strong foundation in algorithmic optimization and multi‑agent systems.

You will tackle complex real‑time decision‑making challenges, designing advanced algorithms for autonomous coordination and planning within our Acuity autonomous behaviors team. The role spans diverse domains and emphasizes human‑machine collaboration, planning, and performance evaluation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, OR 5+ years of professional experience developing intelligent agents or planning systems.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience developing performant modern C++ (C++20).
• Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience implementing algorithms for constraint satisfaction, scheduling, and optimization problems.
• Demonstrable skill in analyzing, visualizing, and optimizing algorithm performance and solution quality.
• Proficiency with Bazel in Docker‑based Linux environments.
• Strong procedural and object‑oriented programming experience with clean code and good design patterns.
• Experience developing in Docker and Linux‑based operating systems (RHEL, Ubuntu).
• Understanding of SOA and message vs data broker paradigms.
• Ability to translate complex math into clear technical docs and designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement multi‑agent optimization algorithms for distributed decision‑making and coordination problems
• Develop temporal logic frameworks and constraint‑satisfaction algorithms for complex planning scenarios
• Create mathematical models for sequential decision processes under uncertainty with probabilistic outcomes
• Build computational frameworks that balance algorithmic efficiency with human‑interpretable reasoning
• Implement and evaluate quantitative metrics for algorithm performance, solution quality, and computational efficiency

Skills

C++

Multi-agent systems

Algorithms

Bazel

Docker

Linux

OOP

Software design

Education

BS or MS in CS/SE/Robotics or related field

5+ years professional experience developing intelligent agents or planning systems

Tools

Docker

Linux environments

Job description

Applied Intuition Inc. is recruiting a Software Engineer with a strong foundation in algorithmic optimization and multi‑agent systems.

You will tackle complex real‑time decision‑making challenges, designing advanced algorithms for autonomous coordination and planning within our Acuity autonomous behaviors team. The role spans diverse domains and emphasizes human‑machine collaboration, planning, and performance evaluation.