Defense Product Software Engineer (C++)
About The Position
Applied Intuition is seeking bright engineers interested in designing elegant solutions to difficult problems for their defense customers. This role will predominantly support the defense business units, focusing on the Axion and Acuity product lines. Software engineers at Applied Intuition work across a suite of products, tackling difficult full-stack, infrastructure, robotics, and computer vision problems. Engineers are encouraged to take ownership over technical and product decisions, interact closely with defense stakeholders to collect feedback, and contribute to a mission-driven team culture.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience shipping complex, high-reliability software.
- Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and can quickly become comfortable with new technical tools.
- Designed efficient and effective solutions to a wide range of engineering challenges (e.g., real-time systems, data pipelines, or complex UI/UX).
- Proven ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be eligible for a U.S. SECRET clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of frontend, API layer, containerization, or cluster orchestration frameworks (such as React, GraphQL, Docker, or Kubernetes).
- Experience with robotics middlewares (such as ROS/ROS2) or military-specific standards (e.g., JAUS, UCS).
- Experience modeling physical problems, sensor simulation, or working with geospatial data.
- Prior experience working on Department of Defense projects or in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and scale Axion and/or Acuity products to support mission-critical defense autonomy workflows.
- Work across the entire stack to build new features for off-road navigation, sensor fusion, and mission planning.
- Collaborate directly with the warfighter and allies to understand operational requirements and deploy software to the edge.
- Carve out an area of expertise and influence the product roadmap for the defense business unit.
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
No Education Listed
