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
• Implement and evaluate quantitative metrics for algorithm performance, solution quality, and computational efficiency

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)
• Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience implementing algorithms for constraint satisfaction, scheduling, and optimization problems
• Proficiency with Bazel in Docker-based Linux environments
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu)
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Eligibility 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
• Familiarity with real-time optimization under hardware/edge constraints
• Background in Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) or defense applications

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity (options and/or RSUs)
• 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. Founded in 2017, the company is 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.