C++ Software Engineer - Autonomy Frameworks

Applied Intuition•Ann Arbor, MI

99d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Intuition is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Autonomy Framework team. This role involves developing core software systems for a cutting-edge framework that enables collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments. The engineer will integrate with domain-specific platforms and support multidisciplinary engineering efforts. This is an opportunity to work on foundational software for autonomous systems operating in complex, real-world scenarios, collaborating with autonomy engineers, domain experts, and product teams to build scalable frameworks for 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
Understanding of software testing methodologies and frameworks
Background in defense systems, aerospace, or maritime applications
Experience with data serialization formats (Protocol Buffers, FlatBuffers, Cap'n Proto)
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Contributions to open-source projects

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.