Job description
About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)
Meet our systems engineers!
Our systems engineers provide definition and structure to the challenging nature of developing safe, reliable autonomous systems. They are involved in every step of the development process, from conceptualization to deployment. Hear from some of our system engineers to learn what brought them to Applied Intuition and what’s kept them here.
About the role
We are seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Over the Air (OTA) software updates to join our Vehicle OS team. In this role, you will design and implement robust, secure, and scalable OTA update systems that enable seamless software deployment across our software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. You will work at the intersection of systems architecture, cybersecurity, and embedded software to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient updates for safety-critical automotive applications while maintaining compliance with automotive standards and functional safety requirements.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
- Design end-to-end OTA update architectures that support atomic updates, rollback mechanisms, and differential patching for vehicle ECUs and domain controllers
- Develop update orchestration systems that coordinate multi-ECU updates while maintaining vehicle operational safety and minimizing downtime
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure update channels, including cryptographic verification, secure boot chains, and tamper detection mechanisms
- Work closely with middleware architects to integrate OTA capabilities with existing POSIX-based embedded systems and AUTOSAR platforms
- Define update packaging, versioning, and dependency management strategies to support complex software stacks across ADAS and Infotainment domains
- Partner with functional safety teams to ensure OTA processes comply with ISO 26262 requirements and maintain ASIL ratings during updates
- Develop testing frameworks and validation procedures for OTA updates, including hardware-in-the-loop testing and fleet-scale deployment validation
- Create comprehensive system documentation, requirements specifications, and traceability matrices to support certification and compliance efforts
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience implementing OTA solutions for automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
- 5+ years of experience in embedded systems engineering with focus on software update mechanisms, preferably in automotive or safety-critical domains
- Strong understanding of secure software deployment, including PKI, code signing, secure boot, and cryptographic verification methods
- Experience with embedded Linux, QNX, or similar POSIX-based operating systems and their update mechanisms
- Knowledge of AUTOSAR (Classic OR Adaptive) architectures and how to implement OTA capabilities within these frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work on complex, multi-domain system integration challenges
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of cloud-based update management platforms and edge computing architectures
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo MagicDraw for system architecture documentation
- Background in fleet management, telemetry, and remote diagnostics systems
- Experience with system-level debugging, boot sequence analysis, and recovery mechanism implementation
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 - $230,000 USD annually.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations 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. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
