Senior Software Engineer - Fallback Stack
Applied Intuition is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of the fallback stack for their Level 4 (L4) autonomous trucking program. This role involves defining how vehicles detect uncertainties, execute minimal risk maneuvers, and establishing an architecture that scales across trucking and future autonomy programs. The position is based in Sunnyvale, California, and requires primarily in-office work with some flexibility.
The engineer will be responsible for defining the architecture of the L4 trucking fallback stack, including interfaces to perception, behavior, planning, control, and the primary autonomy stack. They will design strategies for degraded driving, minimal risk maneuvers, and transitions to remote assistance. Additionally, the role involves specifying and reviewing algorithms that detect autonomy degradation and trigger appropriate fallback behaviors or remote intervention. Collaboration with behavior, planning, and perception engineers is essential to align safety logic and trajectories with fallback requirements and operational design domain constraints. The engineer will also architect and refine interfaces between the vehicle stack and the remote assistance platform for tele-guidance and safe maneuver completion, providing technical leadership and mentorship as the fallback stack team is built.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 6 years of experience building autonomy software for L4 autonomous driving systems is required. Strong programming skills in C++ are essential, along with experience designing or implementing fallback or degraded driving behaviors in an autonomous driving stack. Hands-on experience integrating multiple autonomy subsystems into a cohesive system architecture is also necessary.
The base salary for this full-time position ranges from $145,000 to $245,000 annually. Compensation includes equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Benefits are subject to change and may vary based on the jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition fosters a dynamic and customer-focused team culture, emphasizing excellence in products and business operations. The company values hands-on contributions and offers opportunities to have a significant impact on making autonomous systems a reality. Employees are expected to work primarily from the Applied Intuition office five days a week, with some flexibility to manage schedules responsibly.