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.

We are looking for bright engineers interested in designing elegant solutions to difficult problems in the autonomy and mobility space. Mechanical Simulation software engineers work across our suite of products, tackling a variety of full-stack, infrastructure, dynamics and graphics challenges. At Applied Intuition, we encourage engineers to take ownership over technical and product decisions, interact closely with users to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture.

• Interface with technical domain experts for changes to physics, parameters, or simulation results
• Run and interpret regression tests to inform effects of changes
• Refactor and optimize code for long-term maintainability and performance improvements
• Diagnose code that does not produce the desired results
• Determine documentation for design changes, port-mortems, and release notes
• Work closely with team members to educate and collaborate on the inner workings of VehicleSim Math Models

• A Bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 5 years of experience, or 7 years of equivalent experience
• Experience programming in C/C++
• Knowledge of Algorithm Analysis and Design Patterns

• Advanced degree in a related area
• Familiarity with vehicle systems (powertrain, suspension, steering, brakes, chassis controls, etc.)
• Familiarity with tire models and terramechanics
• Experience with simulation products for mechanical systems
• Windows and Linux development
• Experience working with source control systems (such as SVN and GitHub), Python, and/or Lisp 

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.

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