Applied Intuition · 2 hours ago
Solutions Architect - RTOS
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65K/yr - $400K/yr
10+ years expApplied Intuition is powering the future of physical AI, creating digital infrastructure for moving machines. As a RTOS Solutions Architect, you will develop middleware and embedded software systems, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive the transition to a software-defined future in the automotive industry.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain real-time operating system (RTOS) middleware and embedded software systems from the application layer down to the hardware abstraction layer
Work across the entire stack to develop new products, features, and tools that meet strict real-time performance and safety requirements
Design efficient and deterministic solutions to a wide range of embedded engineering challenges
Ship complex, mission-critical software in fast-paced environments alongside domain experts across a variety of fields: infrastructure, automotive, and embedded systems engineers, as well as startup veterans
Work hands-on with leading RTOS platforms including FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks, and other safety-critical microkernel architectures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on POSIX-based operating systems (e.g., QNX, Linux, VxWorks)
Strong experience designing scalable, modular middleware frameworks for real-time or safety-critical systems
Deep knowledge of IPC mechanisms (e.g., DDS, SOME/IP, gRPC), OS abstraction layers, and service-based architectures
Track record of building middleware for cross-domain applications (e.g., Infotainment, POSIX, Connectivity)
Familiarity with multi-core scheduling, process isolation, and resource management on automotive-grade SoCs
Experience bringing up software on hardware prototypes and conducting system-level debugging and profiling
Preferred
Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, QNX, or VxWorks in safety-critical environments
Experience in RTOS platform development, including kernel extensions and hardware abstraction layer optimization
Benefits
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, Co-founder
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