Applied Intuition is hiring a Solutions Architect for the Vehicle OS team. In this role, you will orchestrate the development of a universal software foundation that enables automakers to deliver next-generation vehicle intelligence and software at scale. You'll work across real-time operating systems, middleware, and hardware layers, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure seamless integration and rapid deployment.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain real-time operating system (RTOS) middleware and embedded software systems from the application layer down to the hardware abstraction layer.
- Work across the entire stack to develop new products, features, and tools that meet strict real-time performance and safety requirements.
- Design efficient and deterministic solutions to a wide range of embedded engineering challenges.
- Ship complex, mission-critical software in fast-paced environments alongside domain experts across infrastructure, automotive, embedded systems, and startup veterans.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on POSIX-based operating systems (e.g., QNX, Linux, VxWorks).
- Strong experience designing scalable, modular middleware frameworks for real-time or safety-critical systems.
- Deep knowledge of IPC mechanisms (e.g., DDS, SOME/IP, gRPC), OS abstraction layers, and service-based architectures.
- Track record of building middleware for cross-domain applications (e.g., Infotainment, POSIX, Connectivity).
- Familiarity with multi-core scheduling, process isolation, and resource management on automotive-grade SoCs.
- Experience bringing up software on hardware prototypes and conducting system-level debugging and profiling.
Nice to Have
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, QNX, or VxWorks in safety-critical environments.
- Experience in RTOS platform development, including kernel extensions and hardware abstraction layer optimization.
Technical Stack
- FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks
- POSIX-based operating systems (Linux)
- DDS, SOME/IP, gRPC
Team & Environment
You will be joining the Vehicle OS team at Applied Intuition.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $65,000 - $400,000 USD annually
- 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
- Paid time off
Work Mode
This is an onsite role. Our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week, while we recognize the importance of flexibility. Locations include: Sunnyvale, California; Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; Tokyo.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
