Applied Intuition · 15 hours ago
Software Engineer - Middleware
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $271K/yr
5+ years expApplied Intuition, Inc. is a leading company in powering the future of physical AI, focusing on developing digital infrastructure for various industries. The Software Engineer - Middleware role involves designing and implementing core middleware components and services for the software-defined vehicle platform, requiring strong expertise in C++ and experience in high-performance communication and system management solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and implement core platform services using C++, focusing on multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization
Develop and extend communication middleware utilizing protocols such as SOME/IP or DDS (and ideally Protobuf/gRPC) across the platform
Work specifically within the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform functional clusters (e.g., Adaptive Platform Core, Communication Management, Execution Management, State Management)
Apply expertise in networking and the Ethernet stack to ensure reliable and high-throughput data exchange in the vehicle
Contribute to the robust design of system management functions (e.g., Health Management, Diagnostics) within the SDV architecture
Qualification
Required
Strong C++ expertise, including a solid understanding of multi-threading programming, mutexes, and design patterns
5+ years of experience in shipping complex, production software, ideally in the embedded, automotive, or robotics domains
Experience with communication middleware such as SOME/IP or DDS
Working knowledge of networking concepts built on the Ethernet stack
The drive to take initiative in a fast-paced environment and take ownership over technical decisions
Design and implement core platform services using C++, focusing on multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization
Develop and extend communication middleware utilizing protocols such as SOME/IP or DDS (and ideally Protobuf/gRPC) across the platform
Work specifically within the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform functional clusters (e.g., Adaptive Platform Core, Communication Management, Execution Management, State Management)
Apply expertise in networking and the Ethernet stack to ensure reliable and high-throughput data exchange in the vehicle
Contribute to the robust design of system management functions (e.g., Health Management, Diagnostics) within the SDV architecture
Preferred
Experience with Embedded systems and C programming
Expertise in one or more AUTOSAR Adaptive functional clusters (e.g., Adaptive Platform Core, Communication Management, Execution Management, Diagnostics, Health Management)
Experience with advanced inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms like Protobuf or gRPC
Strong familiarity with POSIX operating systems (Linux) knowledge, including system calls, runtime behavior, and memory management
Experience working with real-time or safety-critical distributed systems
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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2025 (122)
2024 (56)
2023 (33)
2022 (16)
2021 (4)
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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