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Applied Intuition

Physical AI platform for autonomous vehicles and machines

Sunnyvale, CAOnsite1000+aiSeries D+
About

Applied Intuition builds software infrastructure including simulation tools, vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for physical AI in automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture. It enables safe development, testing, and deployment of intelligent machines like self-driving cars, drones, and robots. The platform accelerates adoption of autonomy, powering safer roads, stronger defense, and efficient operations.

Tech stack
PythonC++KubernetesDockerPyTorchGoReactGraphQLAWSGCPTypeScriptAzureLinuxcomputer visionROSCJiraGitBashgRPC
Perks & benefits
Health insurance401k matchCatered mealsLearning stipendFitness stipendParental leave
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Verification and Validation Manager - Autonomy Trucking

Lead and grow a team defining validation strategies for L4 autonomy programs in trucking. Set technical direction, mentor engineers, and enable safe fleet deployment across the US and Japan.

220k – 320kSunnyvale, CAEngineering ManagementOn-site5+ YOEADASUL 4600
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Associate Editor

Hands-on editor writing and editing product announcements, blog posts, website copy, and executive communications. Works with engineering and product teams to translate complex physical AI systems into clear narratives.

100k – 170kSunnyvale, CATechnical WritingOn-site3+ YOEBlog writingContent editing
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System Safety Engineer, Mining/Industrial

Systems Safety Engineer developing machine-level safety cases, hazard analyses, and safety requirements for autonomous mining and industrial vehicles. Requires 3+ years of ISO 26262 experience and hands-on safety analysis for electromechanical systems.

125k – 225kSunnyvale, CAOtherOn-site3+ YOEFMEAJAMA
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HIL Applications Engineer

Integrate, test, and deploy HIL simulation solutions for automotive and AV customers using dSPACE, NI, and Vector tools. Requires 3+ years of HIL experience and automotive interface expertise.

Ann Arbor, MISolutions ArchitectureOn-site3+ YOENICAN
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Software Engineer - Game Development

Develop and integrate Unreal Engine simulation capabilities for autonomous vehicle virtual environments, bridging core simulation with game engines and building new gameplay features. Requires 3+ years AAA game engine experience and Unreal expertise.

173k – 232kSunnyvale, CAGame EngineeringOn-site3+ YOECesiumNetworking
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Validation Engineer

Validation Engineer responsible for designing and executing test cases using HIL benches and vehicle testing to validate automotive systems including infotainment, ADAS, and sensors. Requires 2+ years of validation experience, Python scripting skills, and a bachelor's degree.

118k – 190kSunnyvale, CAQA EngineeringOn-site2+ YOECANADAS
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Robotic Software Engineer

Design, integrate, and deploy autonomy software for UAVs, working with hardware platforms, sensors, autopilots, and test environments. Requires 3+ years robotics experience and C++ skills.

125k – 185kArlington, VAEmbedded EngineeringOn-site3+ YOEC++PX4
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Autonomy Software Engineer – Path Planning

Develop and integrate core path planning algorithms for autonomous aerial systems (UAVs, fighter aircraft) supporting military missions. Requires 3-5 years experience with sampling/grid-based planning methods, C++ or Python, and outer-loop control systems.

150k – 200kSunnyvale, CAEmbedded EngineeringOn-site3+ YOEA*C++
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Hardware Test Engineer

Validate automotive-grade PCB designs through board-level testing, lab automation, and prototype characterization. Requires 2-6 years of hands-on validation experience and strong lab skills.

110k – 150kSunnyvale, CAHardware EngineeringOn-site2+ YOEDAQLV124
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Head of Total Rewards

Lead global compensation, equity, and benefits strategy as Head of Total Rewards. Design total rewards philosophy, oversee benefits programs, and partner with leadership to attract and retain top engineering talent.

210k – 280kSunnyvale, CAPeople OpsOn-site10+ YOEHRISWorkday
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Legal Operations Analyst

Day-to-day point of contact for legal requests, owning intake triage, CLM operations, DocuSign management, entity maintenance, and metrics reporting. Requires 2-8 years in legal operations or contracts management with hands-on system experience.

100k – 160kSunnyvale, CALegalOn-site2+ YOECLMJira
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Engineering Manager, Hardware-in-the-Loop

Lead and build a new Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing lab and team for defense autonomy programs. Own technical strategy, hiring, and cross-functional execution in an onsite Ann Arbor role.

160k – 220kAnn Arbor, MIEngineering ManagementOn-site7+ YOECC++
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Senior Asset Pipeline Engineer

Design and own the OpenUSD-based asset pipeline for a high-fidelity sensor simulation platform. Build automated DCC-to-engine pipelines, custom schemas, material conversion, and validation systems at library scale.

151k – 230kSunnyvale, CADevOps / SREOn-site5+ YOEMDLCI/CD
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Robotic Software Engineer

Design, integrate, and deploy autonomy software for UAVs, working with Pixhawk autopilots, sensors, and embedded Linux platforms. Requires 3+ years of robotics integration experience and C++ proficiency.

125k – 165kArlington, VAEmbedded EngineeringOn-site3+ YOEC++PX4
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Technical Sourcer

Technical Sourcer responsible for building pipelines and executing sourcing strategies for autonomy, ML/AI, embedded, and software engineering roles. Requires 2+ years of technical sourcing experience at a software company and a bachelor's degree.

115k – 146kSunnyvale, CARecruitingOn-site2+ YOEATS/CRM toolsTalent mapping
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Solution Engineer

Technical customer-facing engineer supporting Korean-market automotive OEMs with Vehicle OS and autonomy solutions. Requires 2+ years automotive experience, strong communication, and project management skills.

110k – 150kSunnyvale, CASolutions ArchitectureOn-site2+ YOEVehicle OSTechnical demos
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Solution Engineer, Japanese Market

Technical customer-facing engineer supporting Japanese OEMs with Vehicle OS and autonomy solutions. Requires 2+ years automotive experience, strong communication, and project management skills.

110k – 150kSunnyvale, CASolutions ArchitectureOn-site2+ YOEVehicle OSEmbedded software
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Simulation Engineer

Develop and support VehicleSim and ADP-based simulation applications for automotive customers, collaborating on feature development, documentation, and training. Requires 5+ years automotive experience and simulation software expertise.

120k – 170kAnn Arbor, MIOtherOn-site5+ YOEADASAdams
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Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer

Manage and maintain a fleet of HIL rigs for sUAS platforms, integrating simulators with flight controllers and embedded hardware while developing automation and debugging complex hardware-software systems.

Fort Walton Beach, FLEmbedded EngineeringOn-siteARMx86
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Global Sourcing Manager

Applied Intuition is seeking an experienced Global Sourcing Manager to drive commodity strategies, execute RFx and negotiations, and build hardware partnerships. This role requires strong communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.

180k – 230kSunnyvale, CABusiness OperationsOn-site10+ YOERFxSlack
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IT Operations Engineer

The IT Operations Engineer provides first-line technical support, manages user onboarding/offboarding, and designs scalable IT infrastructure. This role requires expertise in system administration, server support, and desktop support across various operating systems and networking protocols.

85k – 110kFort Walton Beach, FLIT SupportOn-site3+ YOEMacVPN
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Software Engineer, Robotics

As a Robotics Engineer, you will work across the full stack to design, implement, and tune core robotics software for general-purpose robots. This hands-on role involves developing real-time control software, building simulation infrastructure, and debugging physical robots.

190k – 271kSunnyvale, CAEmbedded EngineeringOn-site4+ YOEC++ROS
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Engineering Lead, Robotics

This is a founding technical role to build and shape Applied Intuition’s robotics organization. You will define technical architecture, write production code for robotics software and AI, and build functional demos on physical hardware.

275k – 375kSunnyvale, CAML EngineeringOn-site7+ YOEC++Python
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Director of Defense Security

Lead defense security, compliance, and IT for the Government Business Unit, architecting and operating secure environments for classified workloads and regulated development. This role involves leading a team of security and IT professionals and driving execution across various security domains.

200k – 260kWashington, DCSecurity EngineeringOn-site10+ YOECMMCFedRAMP
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Director of Government Affairs

Lead federal legislative strategy and government relations for autonomy and AI in defense. Build Congressional relationships, draft policy positions, and shape legislation on emerging technologies.

150k – 250kWashington, DCLegalOn-site5+ YOEDefense policyNational security