# Embedded Software Engineer (Drone Stack) 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: Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $125K to $185K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Applied/b7a499d8-d2a3-4458-baf6-4b43c2165558?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/applied-intuition-embedded-software-engineer-drone-stack/

## About the role

Applied Intuition is looking for a Software Engineer (Drone Stack Team) to architect and field advanced autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems that bridge hardware and software. In this role, you'll bring autonomy stacks to life on real vehicle platforms, standing up integrations, running SIL and HIL evaluations, and supporting live testing in the field. Strong fundamentals in computer networking and code integration, along with genuine enthusiasm for hands-on robotics work, are essential. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline
- 3+ years of hands-on robotics experience spanning hardware, software, and systems integration
- Proficiency in a modern programming language (modern C++ is required), with development experience in Docker, containerized deployments, and Linux distributions such as Ubuntu or RHEL, and comfort with everyday tooling like git, GitLab, and Visual Studio Code
- Hands-on integration of robotics or autonomy products with Pixhawk-family autopilots (ArduPilot and/or PX4), plus working knowledge of common communication buses and protocols: UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, and Ethernet
- Exposure to real-time, edge, and safety-critical computing in SIL, HIL, test, and operational settings, paired with strong communication skills and a customer-first approach to project delivery
- Ability to travel for on-site integrations and demos (roughly 10–20%), U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance required

Tags: Defense

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