Software Engineer

applied; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking bright engineers to design solutions in the autonomy space. You'll work across products addressing full-stack and robotics challenges while collaborating with experts in the field. This role is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, primarily in-office with some flexibility for remote work.

If you have 4+ years of experience with complex software and a proactive approach, we encourage you to apply. Join us in creating intelligent solutions for various industries, including automotive and defense.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience shipping complex software.
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and quickly adapt to new technical tools.
• Designed effective solutions to engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products, features, and tools for autonomy workflows.
• Work with domain experts across various fields.
• Influence product decisions and carve out your area of expertise.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Initiative

Collaboration in autonomy

Handling complex software

Tools

React

GraphQL

Docker

Kubernetes

ROS

Python

C++

JavaScript

Golang

Job description

About Applied Intuition

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.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that 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.

About the role

We are looking for bright engineers interested in designing elegant solutions to difficult problems in the autonomy space. Our software engineers work across our suite of products, tackling difficult full‑stack, infrastructure, robotics, and graphics problems. At Applied Intuition, we encourage engineers to take ownership over technical and product decisions, interact closely with users to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Work across our entire stack to develop new products, features, and tools for our customers’ autonomy development workflows
• Have an unparalleled opportunity to work with domain experts across a variety of fields: infrastructure, robotics, and graphics engineers, as well as startup veterans
• Carve out your own area of expertise and influence product decisions
• Collaborate with other members in the autonomy ecosystem and learn about different approaches to solving core issues in autonomy

We're looking for someone who has:

• 4+ years of experience shipping complex software
• Demonstrated ability to be a self‑starter and can quickly become comfortable with new technical tools
• Designed efficient and effective solutions to a wide range of engineering challenges
• Proven ability to take initiative in a fast‑paced environment
• US citizenship and eligibility for security clearance.

Nice to have:

• Working knowledge of frontend, API layer, containerization, or cluster orchestration frameworks (such as React, GraphQL, Docker, or Kubernetes)
• Experience working with simulation tools, modeling physical problems, or using robotics middlewares (such as ROS)
• Experience writing Python, C++, Javascript, or Golang

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.