Applied Intuition · 2 days ago
Autonomy Trucking Operations Lead
Mountain View, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $215K/yr
7+ years expApplied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. They are seeking an Autonomy Trucking Operations Lead to manage the operational execution of their Self-Driving Stack-enabled trucking programs, ensuring safety and compliance while working closely with OEM partners and regulators.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Own operational readiness for SDS on-road trucking programs, including vehicle builds, instrumentation, fleet configuration, site setup, and daily execution
Define and execute real-world truck testing and validation, including route planning, mileage targets, operational KPIs, data quality standards, and engineering feedback loops
Act as the primary operational interface with truck OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, test partners, and internal stakeholders to align scope, timelines, and milestones
Implement safety processes, driver/operator procedures, and incident response frameworks aligned with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements
Develop scalable operational playbooks for SDS trucking deployments across regions, vehicle platforms, and customer programs
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience working on operations
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience leading complex commercial vehicle or autonomy operations may substitute for formal education
Experience leading on-road commercial vehicle, ADAS, or autonomy programs, preferably in heavy-duty trucking
Fluency in autonomy/ADAS systems and the integration of software, hardware, vehicles, and operations
Preferred
Familiarity with on-road validation, simulation-to-road workflows, and fleet telemetry
Proven safety-first mindset with hands-on experience in driver procedures and incident response
Working knowledge of functional safety, regulations, and permitting for commercial vehicles
Ability to communicate in Japanese is a plus
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.
1001-5000 employees
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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
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