Software Engineer - Simulation Orchestration

Applied Intuition; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, a leader in vehicle intelligence, is seeking a Software Engineer for the Simulation Orchestration team. This role involves building and improving critical components of their simulation platform. Candidates should have a strong software background, particularly in Golang, Python, Java, or C++. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in an innovative environment focused on AI-driven machines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with backend systems.
• Self-starter with production system development experience.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own components of the simulation orchestration system.
• Improve reliability and scalability.
• Support customer simulation requirements.

Skills

Golang

Python

Java

C++

Cloud Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Software Engineer - Simulation Orchestration

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About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

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. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)

About The Role

As a Software Engineer on the Simulation Orchestration team, you will own components of our core simulation platform and infrastructure that powers our autonomy products. You will solve complex distributed systems problems deterministically, at scale, and across cloud-providers. We work directly with customers and our product teams to meet demands of cutting-edge autonomy development.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Build and own critical components of our distributed simulation orchestration system platform.
• Work closely with the team to improve reliability and scalability of our platform.
• Support customers and internal teams alike to meet their simulation requirements.
• Carve out your own area of expertise and influence key infrastructure & product decisions.
• Contribute to a team culture that values innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.
  
  

We're looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience writing in one or more of the following: Golang, Python, Java, and C++.
• 2+ years of experience building complex backend systems on at least one major cloud provider.
• A self-starter mentality and has driven development of a production system from zero to one.
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and proactively collaborate with others.
  
  

Nice to have:

• Familiar with microservice orchestration & containerization frameworks E.g. Kubernetes, Docker.
• Direct experience working with customers and shipping features for enterprise software.
• Proficient working with 2+ cloud providers. E.g. AWS, GCP, Azure, and on-prem environments.
• Ownership of foundational systems or tools of which engineers rely on.
• Experience iterating and scaling up/out infrastructure for critical production 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: $120,000 - $200,000 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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