Software Integration Engineer - New Grad (2027)

applied; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking Software Integration Engineers to deliver full-system integration across software and hardware for autonomous vehicle solutions.

You will collaborate with hardware and electrical teams, design test rigs, and help bring up end-to-end integrations in C/C++ for customer deployments.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning in a fast-paced startup environment with in-office expectations in Sunnyvale, CA.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS/CE/EE/mechatronics or related field; graduating Dec 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Strong CS fundamentals and software engineering skills.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming.
• Understanding of electronic systems and debugging.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full-system software features spanning software and hardware in C/C++, per customer requirements.
• Develop end-to-end software integrations in C/C++, including matrix headlight control and vehicle integration.
• Collaborate with hardware and electrical teams to enable custom software feature integration for intelligent vehicles.
• Build understanding of automotive system architecture and software-hardware interactions.
• Design and bring up test rigs for end-to-end system testing and on-vehicle validation.
• Debug, test, and troubleshoot integrations between software components.

Skills

C/C++

Software engineering

Systems integration

Electronics debugging

Team collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Arduino

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.

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're looking for Software Integration Engineers who are curious, eager to learn, and excited to deliver impactful features for our newest products. In this role, you'll work across software and hardware systems to ensure seamless full-system integration for customer delivery.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Deliver full-system, application-level software features spanning both software and hardware in C/C++, meeting customer requirements

• Develop end-to-end software integrations in C/C++, including applications such as: Matrix headlight control, Smart vehicle access via mobile app integration, In-car voice assistant functionality, etc.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and electrical teams to develop and deploy systems that enable custom software feature integration for intelligent vehicles

• Build a deep understanding of automotive system architecture and the interactions between software and hardware components

• Design and bring up test rigs for end-to-end system testing and on-vehicle validation

• Debug, test, and troubleshoot integrations between various software components to ensure reliability and system performance

We're looking for someone who has:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Graduating December 2026 or Spring 2027 only)

• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering

• Strong programming skills in C/C++

• An understanding of electronic systems and how how to setup and debug them

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

Nice to have:

• Experience on a collegiate vehicle team (e.g., FSAE, Solar Car, or similar)

• Foundational knowledge of automotive electronics (schematic reading, network topology, or system architecture)

• Familiarity with electronic control systems and debugging tools (embedded systems, Arduino, etc.)

• Experience developing firmware for automotive subsystems such as lighting, latches, lock motors, powertrain, or mechanical systems

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.

FOR US-BASED ROLES:

Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request.
If you require an accommodation please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you!