ABOUT THE ROLE
Applied Intuition is redefining vehicle intelligence across commercial and defense sectors. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll work in small teams and own end-to-end execution of high-impact projects. You'll be the technical bridge between Applied Intuition's technology and our customers' real-world operational environments.
This role demands both technical depth and operational excellence. You'll work directly with customers to deploy and integrate Applied Intuition's products, while tackling a variety of software engineering, infrastructure, robotics, and systems challenges. You'll have significant ownership over technical and product decisions and work closely with both customers and internal teams to solve difficult problems and deliver impactful solutions.
AT APPLIED INTUITION, YOU WILL
Work directly with customers to deploy and integrate Applied Intuition's products and tools into real-world environments
Work across our entire stack to develop new products, features, and tools for our customers' autonomy development workflows
Tackle a variety of software engineering, infrastructure, robotics, and systems challenges
Have an unparalleled opportunity to work with domain experts across a variety of fields, as well as startup veterans
Gradually take ownership over technical and product decisions and drive projects from development through deployment as you grow.
Collaborate closely with customers, engineers, and product teams to understand problems and deliver effective solutions
Carve out your own area of expertise and quickly become comfortable with new technical tools and environments
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS
BS/MS degree (completed or in progress) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating March 2027
Proven ability as a self-starter and can quickly become comfortable with new technical tools
Designed efficient and effective solutions to a wide range of engineering challenges
Strong programming skills, with proficiency in languages such as C++ or Python
Experience taking initiative in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and an interest in working directly with customers to solve technical problems
~2 years of experience in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
NICE TO HAVE
Working knowledge of frontend, API layer, database ORM, containerization, or cluster orchestration frameworks (such as React, GraphQL, SQLAlchemy, Docker, or Kubernetes)
Experience working with simulation tools, modeling physical problems, or using robotics middleware (such as ROS)
Experience working with complex software systems, infrastructure, robotics, or hardware
Experience in defense, automotive, robotics, or adjacent industries
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact careers@applied.co. We will work with you!
