Solutions Architect

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Learning and wellness stipends

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a Solutions Architect to manage complex engineering projects and implement best practices for automotive customers. This role involves collaboration with customers and technical experts to address pain points and ensure successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in vehicle software development, manage multiple projects, and possess excellent communication skills. Compensation includes a base salary of $150,000 to $242,000 annually, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry knowledge in vehicle software development & production processes.
• Prior experience with delivering complex OEM projects at an OEM or an Automotive Tier 1.
• Willingness to travel abroad to support project needs (up to 10%).

Responsibilities

• Define project milestones, manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables for projects.
• Serve as a vital point of contact for our customers and provide regular updates.
• Drive problem-solving and decision-making across teams to resolve project issues.

Skills

Vehicle software development

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor, Master, or PhD in Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science or related engineering field

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Solutions Architect to help architect and manage complex engineering projects, identify gaps, and implement best practices for customers. This position will involve intense collaboration with automotive customers and subject‑matter experts within Applied Intuition on a technical level in order to implement solutions for customer pain points & manage large projects.

What You Will Do

• Define project milestones, manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables for projects relating to vehicle platforms, ADAS, and software‑defined vehicles
• Evaluate project timings with customers and adjust resource needs for customer pursuits based on their requirements and feedback discussion
• Execute projects as the single point of contact, track progress, and ensure successful completion of all the milestones, metrics, and final deliverables
• Continuously engage customers to understand further pain points and areas for more project engagements
• Help execute release plans for software and hardware components, coordinating with engineering teams
• Provide regular touch points with Applied Intuition’s internal teams to update on customer use cases and workflows that our current software solutions do not yet provide a solution for
• Serve as a vital point of contact for our customers, understanding requirements and providing regular updates
• Coordinate internal and external teams, facilitate communication, and align technical roadmaps
• Ensure technical alignment between customer needs and solutions, supporting integration and validation
• Drive problem‑solving and decision‑making across teams to resolve project issues

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry knowledge in vehicle software development & production processes
• Bachelor, Master, or PhD degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science or related engineering field
• Prior experience with delivering complex OEM projects at an OEM or an Automotive Tier 1
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in English
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience working directly with customers
• Willingness to travel abroad to support project needs (up to 10%)

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with the technology related to Applied’s product portfolio and verticals
• Knowledge in both software and hardware aspects of software development and testing, such as high‑performance computing and real‑time test systems
• Experience managing a team of engineers in a leadership role

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary ranges from $150,000 to $242,000 USD annually, with additional compensation in the form of equity, health insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Compensation will also include a single base salary component and may include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

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 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 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.