C++ Software Engineer - Physical AI
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Summary
Builds and owns high-performance C++ backend infrastructure for Applied Intuition's defense autonomy products, turning mission requirements into reliable software for multi-domain autonomous systems from architecture through deployment. Core stack is C++ with Python for tooling; requires U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility.
You will architect, implement, and own backend infrastructure for defense autonomy products. You will build scalable systems for multi-domain autonomous operations, translate mission requirements into software, partner with researchers and customers, and take engineering work from architecture through deployment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance C++ backend systems
- Build scalable and reliable infrastructure for autonomous systems in contested and degraded conditions
- Translate mission requirements into robust software solutions with researchers, product teams, and defense customers
- Own engineering workstreams from architecture through deployment
- Contribute to technical standards and engineering practices
- Interface with Department of Defense programs and defense customers
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with strong C++ skills
- Backend engineering knowledge in systems programming, concurrency, performance optimization, and distributed systems
- Interest in autonomy, robotics, or physical AI
- Computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or similar technical foundation
- Python proficiency for tooling, scripting, and integration work
- U.S. citizenship
- Eligibility for a U.S. Secret security clearance
Benefits
- Equity
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Learning stipend
- Wellness stipend
- Paid time off