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.

Applied Intuition entered the Japan market in 2019. The company has rapidly grown and established strategic relationships with major Japanese automotive OEM customers. Based in Otemachi area, the Tokyo site consists of more than 32 employees who previously come from Google, Mobileye, TIER IV, Woven by Toyota, Tesla and other renowned companies.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer with automotive background in ADAS and/or autonomous driving. This engineer will define and manage the system requirements including both autonomy software and hardware requirements of an initial in-vehicle stack. This engineer will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of this project in the automotive industry space.

• Design, monitor and manage full system-level requirements for the overall built system and ensure that the system meets the intended requirements
• Ensure compliance with existing standards and regulations especially for Japan for autonomous vehicles and driver assistance systems
• Provide clear goals for all areas of a project and develop steps to oversee their timely execution so that requirements can be met
• Convert customer needs into system requirements and devise operational objectives for the system as a whole
• Work with verification and validation to ensure requirements are being verified throughout the development process

• 3+ years of experience in a system engineering role responsible for owning system requirements
• Expertise in existing regulations and standards for autonomous systems and assistance systems especially for the Japanese market
• MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent required
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering 
• Experience with ADAS,  autonomous systems and robotics
• Knowledge of architectural design of ADAS/AV systems 
• Mastery of strong collaboration with other teams, customers, and companies to ensure high quality deliverables
• Fluency in English and Japanese

• Prior work in either autonomous vehicles or ADAS 
• Project management and leadership experience in the AV industry 
• Research experience in the AV and robotics fields

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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