Full-Time

Autonomous Vehicles Software Engineer – PhD University Graduate

Updated on 2/6/2025

Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition

501-1,000 employees

AI-powered software for vehicle autonomy

Automotive & Transportation
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$124k - $155kAnnually

Entry, Junior

Mountain View, CA, USA

In-office position requiring 5 days a week attendance.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering

You match the following Applied Intuition's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • A PhD in robotics or a closely related field
  • Experience in autonomous vehicle system design including familiarity with different technologies and tradeoffs involved in selecting options
  • Experience developing and shipping AV software
  • Experience using simulation tools to support AV development
Responsibilities
  • Map autonomous customer use cases and ODD into specific system capabilities and functional requirements
  • Enable design decisions on software architecture based on industry best practices in autonomous technology development
  • Work with domain experts to support implementation of key components of the required system from perception through controls
  • Work with customer teams to ensure that the platform under development can be deployed on target hardware
  • Guide autonomous platform verification and validation strategies to ensure system quality
Desired Qualifications
  • Expertise in methods and tools for engineering design, verification and validation, or a similar related areas
  • Deep expertise with specific modules of systems (eg. perception) to effectively contribute towards building that capability
  • Experience integrating common vendors of AV technology
  • Knowledge of common production considerations including middleware and performance constraints
  • Exposure to hardware systems and design tradeoffs required to deploy software on customer platforms

Applied Intuition provides software solutions for vehicles, focusing on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD). Their products include a toolchain and autonomy stack that help automakers and other industries develop and implement high-quality vehicle systems more quickly. These solutions are designed to improve vehicle safety and intelligence, making them suitable for various sectors such as automotive, trucking, construction, mining, and defense. What sets Applied Intuition apart from competitors is their strong partnerships with 18 of the top 20 global automakers, which allows them to tailor their offerings to meet the specific needs of major industry players. The company's goal is to enhance the consumer experience by enabling the development of next-generation vehicles that are safer and more efficient.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$585.1M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Isuzu Motors to develop Level 4 autonomous trucks.
  • Recent $300 million funding round boosts R&D and market expansion.
  • Growing demand for autonomous trucking solutions in Japan.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging startups in autonomous vehicle software.
  • Potential regulatory hurdles in Japan for Level 4 autonomous trucks.
  • Pressure from investors for rapid growth and returns.

What makes Applied Intuition unique

  • Applied Intuition provides AI-powered ADAS and AD toolchain solutions for autonomous vehicles.
  • The company partners with 18 of the top 20 global automakers.
  • Applied Intuition's software enhances safety and intelligence in modern vehicles.

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Benefits

Health insurance - We offer some of the best health insurance options on the market, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) Match - We offer an employer-matched plan to help you save money for retirement.

Fitness stipend - Our wellness program supports your health and fitness goals. We pay for your trainers, gym memberships, massages, and more!

Learning stipend - We invest in your learning and growth by reimbursing you for educational and training expenses.