차세대 차량용 OS 스택을 구축할 Senior Software Engineer를 모집합니다. C/C++ 기반의 저수준 시스템 개발 역량과 Linux 커널 또는 임베디드 시스템에 대한 깊은 이해가 필수입니다. 초기 멤버로서 OS 아키텍처 설계 및 핵심 구성 요소 구현을 주도하며, 오픈 소스 커뮤니티와 협력하여 기술적 방향성을 제시하게 됩니다.
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.
The NextGen OS team is focused on building Applied Intuition's operating system (OS) stack for future vehicles and new products. This is a unique opportunity to build and work on a new full-stack operating system.
As a Software Engineer on the team, you will develop, design, and implement core OS components including: kernel, system services, runtime, application framework, BSPs, and hardware abstraction layers. As an early hire, you will contribute to key architectural and implementation decisions, directly influencing how this OS is built.
Define the overall architecture and roadmap of the operating system
Engage closely with existing open-source projects, become a committer, and submit RFCs
Write and review foundational, performance-critical code across core OS components
Lead implementation of critical system features such as interprocess communication, memory management, security sandboxing, networking, and power/performance
Collaborate closely with hardware partners and OEMs to define BSP, HAL, device drivers, and integration strategies
Advocate open-source culture and engage with the Open Source Project community
6+ years of software development experience (emphasis on low-level systems or OS development)
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Deep expertise in C/C++
Experience on Unix/Linux kernels or embedded systems
Experience with performance optimization, memory management, threading, and concurrency
Proven experience designing and shipping large-scale software or systems
Demonstrated leadership in shaping technical direction and mentoring engineers
Familiarity with open-source processes and tools, source control, and distributed code bases
Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
Experience working with OEMs, device drivers, or hardware integration (e.g. ARM chipset, cellular modem interfaces).
Strong background in security and sandboxing models
Demonstrated ability working in small, fast-moving cross-functional teams and/or startups
Published contributions to open-source OS projects or kernel subsystems.
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: $155,000 - $253,000 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.
