C++ Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance C++ systems that form the foundation of collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments
• Develop software that allows multiple autonomous agents to coordinate and collaborate across air, ground, and maritime domains
• Profile, debug, and optimize code for real-time performance in resource-constrained environments
• Work closely with autonomy engineers, product managers, and customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Create scripts and tools using Python and shell scripting to improve development velocity and testing efficiency
• Utilize agentic coding tools and AI assistants to accelerate development and improve code quality

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong C++ programming skills with experience in modern C++ (C++20 or later)
• Experience with Python and shell scripting for automation and tooling
• Proficiency with agentic coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or GitHub Copilot
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or real-time control systems
• Familiarity with distributed systems and multi-agent coordination
• Knowledge of network programming and inter-process communication (IPC)
• Experience with build systems like CMake or Bazel and CI/CD pipelines
• Background in defense systems, aerospace, or maritime applications

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

About the Company

Applied Intuition is powering the future of physical AI. We are creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet, servicing the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries.