Software Engineer - Middleware

Decisive Point; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,500 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary and equity options

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement benefits with employer match

Learning and wellness stipends

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer in Sunnyvale, California, to develop core middleware components and services within its software-defined vehicle platform. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in shipping complex software, expertise in C++, and familiarity with communication middleware and networking concepts.

Offering a full-time position, the role supports robust engineering practices and enables advanced vehicle functions through innovative solutions at the intersection of AI and engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in shipping complex, production software in embedded, automotive, or robotics domains.
• Experience with some communication middleware such as SOME/IP or DDS.
• Strong familiarity with POSIX operating systems (Linux) and memory management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core platform services using C++.
• Develop and extend communication middleware utilizing protocols like SOME/IP or DDS.
• Contribute to the design of system management functions within the SDV architecture.

Skills

C++ expertise

Multi-threading programming

Communication middleware (SOME/IP or DDS)

Networking concepts (Ethernet)

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 highly motivated Software Engineers to focus on developing core middleware components and services within Applied’s software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. This role requires expertise in C++ to build robust, high-performance communication and system management solutions. You will be instrumental in developing the foundational software layers that enable advanced vehicle functions, working on challenging problems in distributed systems, high-speed networking, and functional safety architecture.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Design and implement core platform services using C++, focusing on multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization
• Develop and extend communication middleware utilizing protocols such as SOME/IP or DDS (and ideally Protobuf/gRPC) across the platform
• Work specifically within the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform functional clusters (e.g., Adaptive Platform Core, Communication Management, Execution Management, State Management)
• Apply expertise in networking and the Ethernet stack to ensure reliable and high-throughput data exchange in the vehicle
• Contribute to the robust design of system management functions (e.g., Health Management, Diagnostics) within the SDV architecture

We're looking for someone who has:

• Strong C++ expertise, including a solid understanding of multi-threading programming, mutexes, and design patterns
• 5+ years of experience in shipping complex, production software, ideally in the embedded, automotive, or robotics domains
• Experience with communication middleware such as SOME/IP or DDS
• Working knowledge of networking concepts built on the Ethernet stack
• The drive to take initiative in a fast-paced environment and take ownership over technical decisions

Nice to have:

• Experience with Embedded systems and C programming
• Expertise in one or more AUTOSAR Adaptive functional clusters (e.g., Adaptive Platform Core, Communication Management, Execution Management, Diagnostics, Health Management)
• Experience with advanced inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms like Protobuf or gRPC
• Strong familiarity with POSIX operating systems (Linux) knowledge, including system calls, runtime behavior, and memory management
• Experience working with real-time or safety-critical distributed systems

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $140,500 - $271,000 USD annually.

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.