About the role

The role includes software application development and integrations work (embedded applications, cloud, and UI) for customer projects within VehicleOS group. The customer applications team takes all internal team’s vertical development, including but not limited to hardware, firmware, core operating systems, middleware, infotainment, cloud — and integrates the Vehicle OS onto customer specific applications / platforms, making Vehicle OS and Vehicles do useful things together. 

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Deliver full-system, application-level software features spanning both software and hardware in C/C++, meeting customer requirements
• Directly interact with the customers to identify the target use-cases, then manage the project to complete the integration
• Develop end-to-end software integrations in C/C++, including applications such as: Matrix headlight control, Smart vehicle access via mobile app integration, In-car voice assistant functionality, etc.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and electrical teams to develop and deploy systems that enable custom software feature integration for intelligent vehicles
• Design and bring up test rigs for end-to-end system testing and on-vehicle validation
• Debug, test, and troubleshoot integrations between various software components to ensure reliability and system performance

We're looking for someone who has:

• 3+ years of experience in software integration or software development 
• Bachelor's Degree or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related area
• Deep understanding of electronic systems and how how to setup and debug them
• Strong development experience in C/C++ and testing software applications
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering
• Familiarity with Linux development and Bash scripting

Nice to have:

• Experience in the automotive industry and working with automotive technologies, including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Simulink, AUTOSAR, etc
• Experience interacting with customers to deliver projects that meet their requirements
• Experience developing software for large projects (CI/CD, release process, etc)
• Familiarity with developing software for embedded systems
• Skills in other adjacent areas (CAD/3D printing, PCB design, etc)

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $180,000 - $250,000 USD annually. 

About the role

We are looking for an Hardware Integration Engineer to work directly with our hardware team on the buildout, testing, maintenance and improving our utilization rate of the fleet. Through your daily interactions with all aspects of the self-driving system, you will be the lead technical reference for the system. You will work directly with our hardware engineers, engineering technicians, operators and safety drivers.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Be the subject matter expert for Applied’s autonomous vehicles by building a deep familiarity with all aspects of the system. 
• Provide vehicle integration support across the organization by designing, prototyping, and installing proof-of-concept systems and sensors under evaluation.
• Lead and support the vehicle from the build-out phase through delivery to our operations team, including final bring-up and shakedown testing 
• Design and build test benches to validate mechanical, electrical, embedded and software systems. 
• Develop and own documentation as it relates to vehicle integration. 
• Troubleshooting the vehicles systems, computer components and sensors performing root cause analysis 
• Working to minimize vehicle downtime while focused on safety
• Able to work independently on high level dynamically evolving challenges

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical or related field 
• 1+ years technical experience in mechanical, electrical, computer, automotive or the robotics industry 
• Experience working with AV Components Lidars, Radars, Camera et
• Previous experience with low volume manufacturing in automotive or robotics industry 
• Proven ability to read and understand electrical schematics, datasheets 
• Experience with documenting and maintaining detailed assembly procedures 
• Experience using shop equipment, 3D printers, automotive diagnostic tools 
• Familiarity with CAD (or SolidWorks) design process is a plus
• CNC, Machining, Metal Working and Welding experience
• Experience with Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages
• Familiarity with ROS and Linux OS
• Familiarity with programming microcontrollers/microprocessors

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $118,000 - $201,000 USD annually.

About Tokyo

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 60 employees who previously come from Google, Mobileye, TIER IV, Woven by Toyota, Tesla and other renowned companies.

About the role

We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to drive development of challenging software that will be deployed in production vehicles. This position will help the team execute effectively through technical guidance, careful prioritization and using best practices for complex in-vehicle software systems. The work involves working directly with customers to help them develop, port and/or integrate software applications into the Vehicle OS. The applications span multiple vehicle domains and need to be integrated across a wide range of SIL, HIL and vehicle setups.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Work directly with customers to integrate their software features into our Vehicle OS working with a combination of C and C++
• Contribute to write embedded vehicle platform software in C, C++ and Simulink in response to direct customer requests
• Project manage vehicle integration timelines and execution to hit SoP milestones
• Setup a vehicle integration and testing strategy across multiple timezones with Japan and the US
• Influence the technical strategy of the team when balancing work on new features, scaling challenges, and technical debt
• Ensure the team delivers high-quality software that can fulfill the project requirements

We're looking for someone who has

• MSc in computer science, robotics or related fields from a top institution
• 5+ years of experience in shipping complex embedded software 
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions to complex architectural problems
• Production experience writing or integrating C++ based software
• An understanding of automotive electronic systems and how to setup and debug them
• Fluency in both English and Japanese (written and verbal), with the ability to operate effectively in a bilingual business environment

Nice to have

• Experience in the automotive industry and working with automotive technologies including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Simulink, AUTOSAR, etc
• Experience with direct customer management
• Experience developing software for large projects (CI/CD, release process, etc)
• Skills in other adjacent areas (CAD/3D printing, PCB design, etc)

Benefits and Perks: 

• Lunch and dinner allowance
• Equity (RSU) offering
• English / Japanese language allowance
• Company sponsored housing program
• Pension plan (確定拠出年金)