Forward Deployed Software Engineer

About the role

Applied Intuition, a Silicon Valley company building the digital infrastructure for physical AI, is hiring a Forward Deployed Software Engineer in Sunnyvale. The engineer works in small teams and owns end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects, acting as the technical bridge between the company's vehicle intelligence platforms and customers' real-world operational environments. Full-time employees are expected to work from the office five days a week, with flexibility for occasional remote work.

Key responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to deploy, integrate and operationalize vehicle intelligence products
• Tackle software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment and hardware integration challenges
• Bridge customer-built systems and Applied's solutions to deliver tangible value
• Design scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution
• Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product and customer teams and take ownership of technical outcomes

Required profile

• Strong engineering background, preferably in computer engineering, computer science or aerospace engineering
• 3-6 years of experience in software engineering
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant field
• Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems
• Proven ability to solve problems independently in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments
• Willingness to travel between offices and to customer sites

Required skills

• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Nice to have: prior customer-facing experience, familiarity with system architecture, and experience in automotive, robotics, defense or adjacent industries

What we offer

• Base salary, equity (options and/or RSUs) and benefits
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends and paid time off