Systems Engineer, Perception - Autonomy Trucking

applied; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401k retirement benefits with employer match

Learning and wellness stipends

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking a Perception Systems Engineer in Sunnyvale, California. This role involves defining and managing perception subsystem requirements for autonomous driving projects.

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of system engineering experience, familiarity with ADAS, and a degree in Computer Science or related fields. Competitive compensation ranges from $118,000 to $235,000 annually, including equity options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in system engineering in the automotive industry.
• Experience with ADAS and autonomous systems.
• Skills in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage full subsystem-level requirements for perception.
• Support tools development related to perception.
• Coordinate with perception teams on requirements.
• Define project goals and manage task execution.

Skills

System requirements ownership

Perception systems knowledge

Sensor modalities expertise

Coding in Python

Collaboration with SW and HW teams

Education

MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

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 a Perception Systems Engineer with an automotive background in ADAS and/or autonomous driving. This engineer will define and manage the perception subsystem requirements as well as evaluate its safety and performance for autonomous driving at scale. This engineer will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of this project in the automotive industry space.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Design, monitor and manage full subsystem-level requirements for full perception requirements and evaluate the subsystem to ensure that the it meets intended requirements.
• Support tools development to derive perception requirements from stakeholder needs and safety case to meet program level standards.
• Work with the team to develop and manage scalable V&V pipeline for perception to evaluate performance and support release.
• Coordinate with perception SW team to align on requirements.
• Work with HW teams on designing the perception sensor set and hardware.
• Provide clear goals for all areas of a project and manage tasks to oversee their timely execution.

We're looking for someone who has:

• 3+ years of experience in a system engineering role responsible for owning system requirements, testing systems for verification, and designing system requirements in the automotive industry.
• Experience in working on perception systems.
• Expertise in different sensor modalities used for autonomous driving.
• Coding expertise developing scripts for overall perception requirements framework and evaluation (python preferred, C++ nice to have).
• MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.
• Experience with ADAS, autonomous systems, and robotics (L2++ systems).

Nice to have:

• Project management and leadership experience in the AV industry.
• Research experience in the AV and robotics fields.

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.

For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full‑time position in the location listed is: $118,000 - $235,000 USD annually.

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.