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Defense Product Software Engineer (C++)

Applied Intuition· Defense
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Ann Arbor, MI$125k - $190kfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Software engineer role focused on defense autonomy products (Axion and Acuity) supporting mission-critical defense workflows, with responsibilities across full stack, infrastructure, robotics, and computer vision, and collaboration with defense stakeholders and warfighters.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and scale Axion and/or Acuity products to support mission-critical defense autonomy workflows.
  • Work across our entire stack to build new features for off-road navigation, sensor fusion, and mission planning.
  • Have an unparalleled opportunity to work with domain experts across a variety of fields: robotics engineers, computer vision specialists, and defense industry veterans.
  • Collaborate directly with the warfighter and allies to understand operational requirements and deploy software to the edge.
  • Carve out your own area of expertise and influence the product roadmap for our defense business unit.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience shipping complex, high-reliability software.
  • Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and able to quickly become comfortable with new technical tools.
  • Designed efficient and effective solutions to a wide range of engineering challenges (e.g., real-time systems, data pipelines, or complex UI/UX).
  • Proven ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Required:Experience shipping complex, high-reliability softwareSelf-starter and quick learner

Benefits

  • base salary, equity, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

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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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