Applied Intuition

We were founded in 2017 to accelerate the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Valued at $15 billion after our Series F funding, we deliver the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System (SDS), and a toolchain. These help customers build intelligent vehicles faster.

Our core technology is Physical AI, which allows machines to perceive, reason, and act in real-world environments. Our Self-Driving System includes autonomy AI stacks, simulation, validation, and data tools. This system transforms vehicles into autonomous machines, focusing on performance, efficiency, safety, compliance, modular integration, and flexible white-box collaboration.

The Vehicle OS lets manufacturers and suppliers develop vehicle software across all domains on a single platform. It helps them verify full-platform capabilities and create AI-native experiences, aiming to deliver AI-driven consumer experiences and accelerate development cycles for intelligent applications and machine learning model training.

Our toolchain provides AI-powered tools for engineers to design and validate advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), automated driving (AD), and general vehicle software. This platform integrates data and machine learning infrastructure, neural simulation, AI agents, and comprehensive software testing. It aims to improve software quality, accelerate time to market, and support scaling operations with large datasets.

Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers use our solutions, and we support major programs within the Department of Defense. We serve the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries. We are headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with 11 additional offices globally in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Globally, 1.35 million people die in motor vehicle crashes each year. Autonomous vehicles could prevent up to 94% of fatal crashes in the U.S., and by 2030, 82% of vehicles sold globally are projected to have advanced driver-assistance or autonomous driving capabilities.

Our mission is to accelerate the world’s adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. We believe this will save lives across various sectors, including automotive, trucking, construction equipment, and military vehicles.

We have between 1001 and 5000 employees. We foster a fast-paced environment where our employees take ownership of projects from day one and receive mentorship from industry experts. Our culture emphasizes agile leadership, talented people, and a cohesive environment focused on collaboration, execution, and high quality. We are values-driven; our team members are united in their values, support each other, and share laughter.

After their first year, engineers can participate in global rotations to our offices in Munich, Stockholm, Tokyo, and Seoul, lasting from three months to over a year. These rotations let employees work closely with local customers, gain cross-cultural skills, and experience a new culture.

We offer comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with 100% of employee premiums paid by us. Employees can join our 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% employer match. Our offices offer catered lunches, expensed dinners, snacks, and drinks.

We support employee development with a learning stipend for educational and training expenses. We also promote well-being with a fitness and wellness stipend, which includes reimbursed fitness expenses and 25 free Lyra coaching or therapy sessions for employees and their dependents.

Our parental leave offers up to 12 weeks of fully paid leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child. Employees also receive equity (options or restricted stock units), and we have an alumni network for professional connections. Specific regional benefits may include English/Japanese or English/Korean language allowances, a company-sponsored housing program, and a pension plan (確定拠出年金).