Senior Software Engineer - Operating Systems

Responsibilities

• Define the overall architecture and roadmap of the operating system
• Write and review foundational, performance-critical code across core OS components
• Lead implementation of critical system features such as interprocess communication, memory management, security sandboxing, networking, and power/performance
• Collaborate closely with hardware partners and OEMs to define BSP, HAL, device drivers, and integration strategies
• Engage with existing open-source projects, submit RFCs, and advocate for open-source culture

Requirements

• 6+ years of software development experience with an emphasis on low-level systems or OS development
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Deep expertise in C/C++
• Experience with Unix/Linux kernels or embedded systems
• Expertise in performance optimization, memory management, threading, and concurrency
• Proven experience designing and shipping large-scale software or systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience working with OEMs, device drivers, or hardware integration (e.g., ARM chipset, cellular modem interfaces)
• Strong background in security and sandboxing models
• Published contributions to open-source OS projects or kernel subsystems
• Experience working in small, fast-moving cross-functional teams or startups

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. 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.