About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, vehicle platform, and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

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. (Note: this is not applicable for EpiSci roles)

About EpiSci

EpiSci, an Applied Intuition company, develops next-generation, tactical autonomy solutions for national security problems. EpiSci’s autonomy software is technology agnostic, operationally informed, tactically relevant, and has piloted swarms of uncrewed aerial systems and tactical fighter aircraft. Additional applications include crewed-uncrewed teaming for air dominance, cognitive sensors, and networks for advanced communications systems, as well as battle management command and control for informed decision-making. EpiSci delivers unmatched speed, cost-efficiency, and scalability as the preferred partner for defense agencies and industry teams seeking mission-critical autonomy solutions.

About the role

As a Senior Scene Engineer on the Engineering team, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of a high-performance 4D (3 spatial + time dimensions) scene representation suite of algorithms and data structures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. You will write efficient code, conduct code reviews, optimize performance, and develop robust scene architectures and algorithms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will translate requirements into technical solutions while mentoring junior engineers. The role also involves continuous innovation, testing, debugging, documentation, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines and security compliance.

At EpiSci, you will:

Lead the design, development, and optimization of 3D/4D scene reconstruction algorithms and data structures
Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and DevOps
Drive continuous improvement and innovation of 3D/4D scene reconstruction applications
Ensure adherence to best coding practices, design patterns, and industry standards
Write, test, and debug efficient modern C++ code (C++ 2017+) for complex software solutions

Were looking for someone who has:

Master’s degree in computer science, robotics or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Computational Geometry algorithms such as ray casting/tracing
Knowledge of Spatial Partitioning data structures such as voxels, octrees and/or kd-trees
Familiarity with SLAM techniques, algorithms and data structures
Familiarity with path planning algorithms
Previous experience building similar systems in any domain (Air/Sea/Land/etc)
5+ years of hands-on experience developing performant modern C++ (2014+)
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)
Experience using git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab, SonarQube, and Artifactory or Azure Container registry

Travel Requirements:

Willing to travel for company business between our offices, as well as to customer sites (~10%)
This role can be based in one of the following locations: Washington, DC; Mountain View, CA; San Diego, CA; Ann Arbor, MI; or Fort Walton Beach, FL. While preference will be given to candidates local to these areas, applicants from other U.S. locations will also be considered, provided they are willing to travel or potentially relocate for the position.

Security Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance

For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here.

Nice to have:

PhD degree in computer science, robotics, or related engineering field
7+ years of experience developing software for C++ (C++20+) and Python
Experience embedding C++ in Python and vice versa
Experience working projects related to national security for one or more government agencies
Understanding of Service-oriented Architecture and message broker vs data broker paradigms
Familiarity with hardware acceleration utilizing SIMD accelerators, GPUs or similar

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include 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, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $142,000 to $230,000 USD annually.

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.