Software Architect - Fallback Stack
Sunnyvale, CA$145k - $245kfull-timePosted 7mo ago
About the role
Software architect responsible for owning the fallback stack for the L4 trucking program, defining architecture for uncertainty detection, minimal risk maneuvers, and scalable interfaces across perception, behavior, planning, control, and remote assistance.
Responsibilities
- Define the architecture for the L4 trucking fallback stack, including interfaces to perception, behavior, planning, control, and the primary autonomy stack.
- Design strategies for degraded driving, minimal risk maneuvers, and transitions to remote assistance.
- Specify and review algorithms that detect autonomy degradation and trigger appropriate fallback behaviors or remote intervention.
- Work closely with behavior, planning, and perception engineers to align safety logic and trajectories with fallback requirements and ODD constraints.
- Architect and refine interfaces between the vehicle stack and the remote assistance platform for tele-guidance and safe maneuver completion.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship as we build the fallback stack team, influencing decisions across trucking and future SDS programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Skills
Required:C++Autonomy software for L4 autonomous drivingFallback or degraded driving behaviors
Benefits
- base salary, equity, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, paid time off
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Applied Intuition
Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.
AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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