Applied Intuition
Forward Deployed Engineer
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Applied Intuition Forward Deployed 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 across three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the U.S. military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Applied Intuition operates globally 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.
Our Workplace Culture
We are an in-office company, with the expectation that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include:
- Occasional remote work
- Morning meetings from home before heading to the office
- Flexibility to leave earlier to accommodate personal or family commitments
About the Role
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll work in small teams and own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects. You’ll be the technical bridge between Applied Intuition’s novel vehicle intelligence platforms and our customers’ real-world operational environments.
This role demands both technical depth and operational excellence. You’ll work with defence and government customers, integrating our tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks with defence platforms in challenging operational environments. The unique advantage: you’ll leverage our robust commercial technology and rapidly evolving product suite to deliver capabilities that would take traditional defence contractors years to develop.
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You'll handle a diverse spectrum of challenges, spanning core software engineering, system deployment, hardware integration, and more—ensuring mission success.
Key Responsibilities
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Work directly with defence and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products, including:
- Defence contractors
- Forward-operating bases
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Tackle broad technical challenges, including:
- Software engineering
- Operating system configuration
- System deployment
- Hardware integration
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Bridge the gap between customer-built systems and Applied’s solutions to deliver tangible value
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Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for:
- Customer engagement
- Project execution
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Develop architectural solutions that enhance consistency and scalability across projects
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Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure project success
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Own technical outcomes and execute projects to completion, adapting proactively to changing requirements and priorities
Ideal Candidate Background
Applicants should have:
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A strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Aerospace Engineering
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Demonstrated proficiency in programming:
- C++
- Python
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Broad technical experience across:
- Software engineering
- Operating systems
- Some hardware and systems
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Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems
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Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to thrive and innovate independently in:
- Highly ambiguous environments
- Rapidly evolving operational conditions
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Exceptional communication skills with a focus on solving customer problems
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Demonstrated experience in driving customer engagements and success
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References who describe you as:
- Low-ego
- Highly motivated
- Thoughtfully opinionated
- Strong communicators
- Curious listeners
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Travel Requirements
- General willingness to travel for company business, including:
- Between our offices
- To customer sites
Nice to Have (Non-Essential)
- Prior experience working with:
- Government customers
- Defence contractors
- Military environments
- Familiarity with system architecture and scalable solutions
- Relevant experience in:
- Defence, automotive, or robotics
- Adjacent industries
Security and Compliance Requirements
- Must be able to hold a UK Security Clearance (current or previous preferred).
Open Opportunity: Expand Beyond Requirements
Don’t meet every qualification? If you're excited about this role and understand that your past experience may not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right fit for this or other roles at Applied Intuition.
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor/subcontractor. Consequently, all parties agree to abide by:
- 41 CFR 60-1.4(a)
- 41 CFR 60-300.5(a)
- 41 CFR 60-741.5(a)
These regulations prohibit discrimination against:
- Protected veterans
- Individuals with disabilities
- Against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin
Additionally, we require affirmative action for:
- Employment and advancement of individuals without regard to their status as protected veterans or disabled individuals
- Employment reliance on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability
We also abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), pertaining to the notice of employees' rights under federal labor laws.
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