Applied Intuition · 1 week ago
Forward Deployed Software Engineer - New Grad
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yrApplied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer, you will work in small teams to own the execution of high-stakes projects, bridging the company's technology with customers' operational environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work across our entire stack to develop new products, features, and tools for our customers' autonomy development workflows
Have an unparalleled opportunity to work with domain experts across a variety of fields: infrastructure, robotics, and graphics engineers, as well as startup veterans
Work directly with defense and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments—from defense contractors to forward operating bases
Tackle a broad range of technical challenges, including software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment, and hardware integration
Bridge customer-built systems and Applied’s solutions to deliver tangible value
Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution
Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects
Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes
Take ownership of technical outcomes and drive projects to completion, adapting to changing requirements and priorities
Qualification
Required
Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python
Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems
Experience taking initiative in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills and focus on solving customer problems
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Preferred
Prior experience working with government customers, defense contractors, or in military environments
Familiarity with system architecture and designing scalable solutions
Experience in defense, automotive, robotics, or adjacent industries
Soliciting customer requirements and mapping to product level features or roadmaps
Benefits
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
Paid time off
Company
Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition provides software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles
at scale.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
General Catalyst
2025-06-17Series F· $600M
2024-07-25Secondary Market· $300M
2024-03-11Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Qasar Younis
Co-Founder and CEO
Peter Ludwig
CTO and Co-founder
Recent News
2025-12-11
globalventuring.com
2025-12-06
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