Software Engineering Manager - Simulation Products

Ann Arbor Autonomous Vehicles Full-time $185k to $230k Posted Sep 9, 2026
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About this role

Applied Intuition is hiring a Software Engineering Manager - Simulation Products, full-time, on-site in Ann Arbor, in the Autonomous Vehicles sector.

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 a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team in developing reliable, performant, and user-friendly software with a robust set of features. This position will help the team execute effectively through providing technical guidance, leading careful prioritization, and using best practices for complex software systems. You and your team will be technical owners of a critical revenue-generating product. This is the perfect position for an engineering manager who has a heavy focus on quality and real customer impact.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

  • Manage and mentor a team of talented software engineers

  • Partner with a dedicated product manager to build a category-leading product within our Axion and/or VehicleSim product lines

  • Interview and recruit engineers for your team

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science, robotics, or related fields from a top institution

  • 5+ years hands on technical experience, 2+ years of people management experience

  • Programming experience in one of the following: C++, Python, or Java

  • Ability to gain a US Government security clearance

Nice to have:

  • Experience working directly with end users

  • Experience building software for technical end users

  • Experience with performance oriented simulation software

Autonomy is one of the leading technological advances of this century that will come to impact our lives. The work you’ll do at Applied will meaningfully accelerate the efforts of the top autonomy teams in the world. At Applied, you will have a unique perspective on the development of cutting edge technology while working with major players across the industry and the globe.

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.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $160,000 - $230,000 USD.

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.

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