About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a Tier 1 vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, vehicle platform, and an autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week.

About the role We are looking for a Program Manager to help architect, drive integration of hardware and software components, manage complex engineering projects, identify gaps, and implement best practices for customers. This position will involve intense collaboration with subject matter experts within Applied Intuition and the customer on a technical level in order to implement solutions for customer pain points. At Applied Intuition, you will

• Support the sales team with strategic pre-sales activities to identify customer pain points and the solutions that Applied Intuition's professional services can implement for the customer
• Lead pursuits from customer RFQ release and create a detailed technical proposal by engaging all of the subject matter experts within Applied Intuition. This includes a commercial justification for the customer
• Source and communicate requirements from local OEMs and drive development activities between the teams in the US and Germany. 
• Evaluate project timings with customers and adjust resource needs for customer pursuits based on their requirements and feedback discussion
• Execute projects as the single point of contact, track progress, and ensure successful completion of all the milestones, metrics, and final deliverables
• Continuously engage customers to understand further pain points and areas for more project engagements
• Provide regular touch points with Applied Intuition's internal teams to update on customer use cases and workflows that our current software solutions do not yet provide a solution for

We're looking for someone who has

• 7+ years of industry knowledge in leveraging data or simulation for vehicle development 
• A Master's degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science or related fields
• Prior working experience at automotive OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers
• Experience with automotive product development, embedded systems, automotive electronics and hardware. 
• An understanding of automotive manufacturing phases, supplier management and working with international teams. 
• Willingness to travel abroad to support project needs (up to 25%)

Nice to have

• Experience with complete lifecycle of a vehicle program
• Hands-on experience with vehicle integration (hardware + software) for new products
• Knowledge in both software and hardware aspects of software development and testing such as high-performance computing and realtime test systems
• Experience managing a team of engineers in a leadership role

Benefits and perks

• Lunch and dinner allowance
• Fitness (600 USD) and learning stipends (1,000 USD) annually 
• Stock options

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.

Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles that involve close contact with Company employees or other third parties on the Company's premises, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. The Company will engage in the interactive process on an individualized basis taking into account the particular position.

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.