# Autonomy Integration Software Engineer at Applied Intuition

- Company: Applied Intuition
- What the company does: Applied Intuition powers physical AI, automating machines across automotive, defense, trucking, mining, construction, & agriculture. Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.appliedintuition.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Ann Arbor
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $175K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Applied/5db42c47-dde8-44d6-9a93-5bcd83a829c7
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/applied-intuition-autonomy-integration-software-engineer/

## About the role

As an AcuityOS engineer, you’ll develop, deploy, and maintain the backbone of all-domain autonomy capabilities, from inter-agent communications to hardware and simulation interfaces. Integration with new vehicles and hardware is a critical function. This position requires both field and office-based work, with significant time spent deploying and testing software on autonomous vehicles in real-world environments.

## What they're looking for

- MS or PhD in Robotic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Optimization, or equivalent OR 5 years of relevant experience designing multi-agent autonomy
- Strong proficiency in Linux and command-line tools
- Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++ (most work is in C++)
- Hands-on experience with robotic systems, sensors (such as RADAR, cameras, radar), and vehicle autopilots (e.g., PX4, ROS)
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools for automating deployments and testing
- Knowledge of communication protocols for inter-vehicle communications (e.g., DDS, UDP, ROS2, etc.)

Tags: Defense