Applied Intuition · Stuttgart
Software EngineeringSelf-Driving SystemsFullTimeposted 4w ago
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 full-time 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. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions
As a Software Engineer - Embedded Systems, you will design, develop and port autonomous software modules across different system-on-chip platforms. You will be an early member of the fast-growing autonomy team in Stuttgart with broad ownership and direct impact on program direction.
You will bring up new embedded hardware and software alongside engineers from machine learning, vehicle applications and Vehicle OS. We move fast and focus on excellence. If you are hands-on and want a multiplying effect on making autonomous vehicles a reality, Applied is the place for you.
Develop and debug our autonomous stack on embedded compute platforms
Work closely with machine learning engineers to optimize perception models for embedded performance
Interface with automotive middleware and communication protocols (IPC, Ethernet, DDS)
Support vehicle operations, SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) setups
Leverage AI-accelerated development tools and workflows
5+ years of hands-on experience in C/C++ on POSIX and RTOS environments
Direct experience with automotive SoCs (NVIDIA Orin, Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride or similar)
Strong low-level understanding of hardware accelerators including encoders, DSPs and GPUs
Deep knowledge of operating systems, specifically QNX and Linux
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, hardware debuggers and flashing interfaces
Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electronics or related fields
Experience with ADAS or autonomous driving systems
Machine learning experience, ideally in perception
Full product cycle experience from first prototype to series production
Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASIL or MISRA C++
30 days of paid vacation per year
Daily meal benefits: €19 lunch budget and €19 dinner budget, free breakfast, snacks, and drinks in the office
You’ll receive €965 annual learning & development and €580 annual fitness budget
Subsidized Wellpass membership, giving you access to thousands of gyms, studios, and wellness facilities across Germany
€25 monthly contribution to your Deutschlandticket for regional public transport across Germany
Generous parental leave: on top of statutory parental leave
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.
FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request.
If you require an accommodation please contact careers@applied.co. We will work with you!