Software Engineer - Middleware

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co .

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the role

We are looking for highly motivated Software Engineers to focus on developing core middleware components and services within Applied’s software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. This role requires expertise in C++ to build robust, high-performance communication and system management solutions. You will be instrumental in developing the foundational software layers that enable advanced vehicle functions, working on challenging problems in distributed systems, high-speed networking, and functional safety architecture.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Design and implement core platform services using C++, focusing on multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization

• Develop and extend communication middleware utilizing protocols such as SOME/IP or DDS (and ideally Protobuf/gRPC) across the platform

• Work specifically within the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform functional clusters (e.g., Adaptive Platform Core, Communication Management, Execution Management, State Management)

• Apply expertise in networking and the Ethernet stack to ensure reliable and high-throughput data exchange in the vehicle

• Contribute to the robust design of system management functions (e.g., Health Management, Diagnostics) within the SDV architecture

We're looking for someone who has:

• 5+ years of experience in shipping complex, production software, ideally in the embedded, automotive, or robotics domains

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

• Strong C++ expertise, including a solid understanding of multi-threading programming, mutexes, and design patterns

• Experience with communication middleware such as SOME/IP or DDS

• Working knowledge of networking concepts built on the Ethernet stack

• The drive to take initiative in a fast-paced environment and take ownership over technical decisions

Nice to have:

• Experience with Embedded systems and C programming

• Expertise in one or more AUTOSAR Adaptive functional clusters (e.g., Adaptive Platform Core, Communication Management, Execution Management, Diagnostics, Health Management)

• Experience with advanced inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms like Protobuf or gRPC

• Strong familiarity with POSIX operating systems (Linux) knowledge, including system calls, runtime behavior, and memory management

• Experience working with real-time or safety-critical distributed systems

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include 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, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.