C++ Software Engineer - Physical AI

The role

You will design and implement high-performance backend systems in C++ for Axion and Acuity defense products. You will build scalable infrastructure for autonomous systems and partner with researchers and defense customers to translate mission requirements into software.

What you will do

• Design and implement high-performance backend systems in C++ for Axion and Acuity
• Tackle hard autonomy challenges across multi-domain environments
• Build scalable, reliable infrastructure for autonomous systems
• Partner with autonomy researchers, product teams, and defense customers
• Own end-to-end execution of engineering workstreams from architecture through deployment
• Contribute to the Ann Arbor site's buildout and technical standards
• Interface with DOD programs and defense customers

Required qualifications

• 3 + years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong C++
• Bachelors in Computer Science or similar field of study
• Deep backend engineering fundamentals: systems programming, concurrency, performance optimization, and distributed systems
• Python proficiency
• Strong CS/CE/EE (or similar) foundation
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

• Genuine interest in autonomy, robotics, or physical AI
• Exposure to or curiosity about multi-domain defense systems

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity (options and/or restricted stock units)
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.