Applied Intuition is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to work on their defense product ecosystem in Ann Arbor. The ideal candidate will have experience with C++ and backend engineering fundamentals, and be interested in autonomy, robotics, or physical AI.
Requirements
- 6+ years professional software engineering experience
- Deep backend engineering fundamentals: systems programming, concurrency, performance optimization, and distributed systems
- Genuine interest in autonomy, robotics, or physical AI
- Strong CS/CE/EE (or similar) foundation
- Python proficiency for tooling, scripting, and integration work
- Thrives in ambiguity & comfortable driving clarity and progress in fast-moving, high-stakes environments
- Excellent communication skills; you can explain hard technical tradeoffs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
- Security Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen, Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- Learning and wellness stipends
- Paid time off