Senior C++ Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and implement multi-agent optimization algorithms for distributed decision-making and coordination problems
• Develop temporal logic frameworks and constraint-satisfaction algorithms for complex planning scenarios
• Create mathematical models for sequential decision processes under uncertainty with probabilistic outcomes
• Build computational frameworks that balance algorithmic efficiency with human-interpretable reasoning
• Translate theoretical approaches into production-ready software implementations with rigorous testing methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to refine algorithmic approaches based on empirical evaluation

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing performant modern C++ (C++20 preferred)
• Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience implementing algorithms for constraint satisfaction, scheduling, and optimization
• Proficiency with Bazel and Docker-based Linux environments
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be eligible for a U.S. SECRET clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS+) in algorithms, computational optimization, or autonomous systems
• Expertise in advanced planning paradigms such as PDDL, HTN planning, or Monte Carlo tree search
• Experience with game theory for multi-agent coordination or negotiation protocols
• Background in Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) or defense applications
• Experience on national security projects for government agencies

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($150,000 - $200,000 USD) 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. Our solutions are trusted by eighteen of the top 20 global automakers as well as the United States military and its allies.