C++ Software Engineer – Autonomous Systems
About The Position
Applied Intuition is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Autonomy Framework team. This role involves working on a cutting-edge framework solution that enables collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments. The engineer will develop core software systems, integrate with domain-specific platforms, and support multidisciplinary engineering efforts across the organization. This is an opportunity to work on foundational software that powers autonomous systems operating in complex, real-world scenarios. The engineer will collaborate with autonomy engineers, domain experts, and product teams to build robust, scalable frameworks that enable collaborative behaviors across air, ground, and maritime domains.
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong C++ programming skills with experience in modern C++ (C++20 or later)
- Experience with Python and shell scripting for automation and tooling
- Proficiency with agentic coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-assisted development tools
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be willing to travel as projects require, usually for SW/HW integration and/or demonstrations; estimated average travel is 2-5 days every other month (10-20%)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or real-time control systems
- Familiarity with distributed systems and multi-agent coordination
- Knowledge of network programming and inter-process communication (IPC)
- Experience with build systems (CMake, Bazel) and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with data serialization formats (Protocol Buffers, FlatBuffers, Cap'n Proto)
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance C++ systems that form the foundation of collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments
- Develop software that allows multiple autonomous agents to coordinate and collaborate across different operational domains
- Work closely with autonomy engineers, product managers, and customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions
- Heavily utilize agentic coding tools and AI assistants to accelerate development and improve code quality
- Profile, debug, and optimize code for real-time performance in resource-constrained environments
- Create scripts and tools to improve development velocity and testing efficiency
Benefits
- Base salary
- Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- Learning and wellness stipends
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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