Posted 4 hours ago
C++ Software Engineer – Autonomous Systems
Applied Intuition
Requirements
2+ years professional software engineering experience, Modern C++ (C++20 or later), Python and shell scripting, AI-assisted development tools, U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Secret security clearance eligibility
Skills
C#PythonGit
About the role
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance C++ systems to form the foundation of collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments
- Develop software that enables multiple autonomous agents to coordinate across air, ground, and maritime domains
- Collaborate with autonomy engineers, product managers, and customers to deliver robust, scalable framework solutions
- Utilize agentic coding tools and AI assistants to accelerate development and improve code quality
- Profile, debug, and optimize code for real-time performance in resource-constrained environments
- Create scripts and tools to automate workflows and improve development velocity
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong C++ programming skills with experience in Modern C++ (C++20 or later)
- Proficiency with Python and shell scripting for automation and tooling
- Experience using agentic coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or GitHub Copilot
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Eligibility 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 (CMake, Bazel) and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with data serialization formats like Protocol Buffers or FlatBuffers
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
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.
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