Software Engineer

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co . We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. About the role As a Software Engineer on the UK Engineering team, you will help lead the design, development, and optimization of high-performance software solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. You will write efficient code, conduct code reviews, optimize performance, and develop robust system architectures. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will translate requirements into technical solutions. The role also involves continuous innovation, testing, debugging, documentation, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines and security compliance. At Applied Intuition, you will: Lead the design, development, and optimization of high-performance libraries, modules, and products Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions Work in lockstep with our US engineering team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and DevOps Ensure adherence to best coding practices, design patterns, and industry standards Drive continuous improvement and innovation in software products Write, test, and debug efficient modern C++ code for complex software solutions Understand domain specific details when implementing generic or multi-domain code Design robust software that meets performance, scalability, and security requirements Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in software applications Work closely with product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions Train and mentor junior engineers as we grow the UK team, fostering a culture of learning and improvement Contribute to build automation, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines, as needed Ensure software security, data protection, and compliance with industry regulations, as needed We're looking for someone who has: Bachelor’s degree in computer science/related engineering field 5+ years of hands-on experience developing performant modern C++, or high willingness to learn C++ which is our primary programming language for all development Strong procedural and object-oriented programming experience that employs clean code principles and good OOP design patterns/principles Experience developing in Docker and containerized development environments, and using Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu) Understanding of Service-oriented Architecture and message broker vs data broker paradigms Travel requirements: General willingness to travel for company business between our offices, as well as to customer sites Security Requirements: Must have ability to hold UK Security Clearance (current or previous preferred) Nice to have: Master’s degree in computer science/related engineering field. 7+ years of experience developing software in modern C++ and Python Experience embedding C++ in Python and vice versa Experience working on distributed systems Experience with Bazel Experience working projects related to national security for one or more government agencies References who will describe them as low-ego, highly motivated, thoughtfully opinionated, strong communicators and curious listeners 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 4