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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems - **Company:** Applied Intuition - **Location:** Ann Arbor, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Program Optimization, Software Quality, Serialization, Data Structures, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Protocol Buffers, Inter-Process Communication, Python (Programming Language), Network Programming, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Software Systems, GitHub Copilot, Multi-Agent Systems, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Build Tools, C++14, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/403231713 ## About the Role * 2+ years of professional software engineering experience * Strong C++ programming skills with experience in modern C++ (C++20 or later) * Experience with Python and shell scripting for automation and tooling * Proficiency with agentic coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-assisted development tools * Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms * Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Excellent written and verbal communication skills Nice to have: * Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or real-time control systems * Familiarity with distributed systems and multi-agent coordination * Knowledge of network programming and inter-process communication (IPC) * Experience with build systems (CMake, Bazel) and CI/CD pipelines * Experience with data serialization formats (Protocol Buffers, FlatBuffers, Cap'n Proto) * Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) ## Description We're seeking a Software Engineer to join our Autonomy Framework team, working on a cutting-edge framework solution that enables collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments. In this role, you'll develop core software systems, integrate with domain-specific platforms, and support multidisciplinary engineering efforts across the organization. This is an opportunity to work on foundational software that powers autonomous systems operating in complex, real-world scenarios. You'll collaborate with autonomy engineers, domain experts, and product teams to build robust, scalable frameworks that enable collaborative behaviors across air, ground, and maritime domains. At Applied Intuition, you will: * Develop Core Framework Software: Design and implement high-performance C++ systems that form the foundation of collaborative autonomy behaviors in multi-domain environments * Enable Collaborative Autonomy: Develop software that allows multiple autonomous agents to coordinate and collaborate across different operational domains * Support Multidisciplinary Teams: Work closely with autonomy engineers, product managers, and customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions * Leverage Modern Development Tools: Heavily utilize agentic coding tools and AI assistants to accelerate development and improve code quality * Optimize Performance: Profile, debug, and optimize code for real-time performance in resource-constrained environments * Automate Workflows: Create scripts and tools to improve development velocity and testing efficiency Travel Requirements: * Must be willing to travel as projects require, usually for SW/HW integration and/or demonstrations; estimated average travel is 2-5 days every other month (10-20%) Security Requirements: * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Building the next generation of AI developer tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100069-building-the-next-generation-of-ai-developer-tools) - [Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/573-stop-committing-your-secrets-git-hooks-to-the-rescue) ## Related Articles - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)