Hiring: Perception & Fusion Engineer Company: Applied Intuition Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:28:54 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Bash, C++, CMake, Docker, Embedded Systems, Linux, ONNX, PyTorch, Python, TensorFlow About the job Experience: •5+ years of relevant experience working with sensor algorithms, hardware, and HIL software integration Required Skills: •At Applied Intuition, You Will •Develop, integrate, and adapt cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms running on the perception autonomy stack to collect relevant information across a suite of platform sensors •Create interfacing software to autonomously control sensors (e.g., EO, IR, acoustics, radar, and RF) •Collaborate across the sensor, tracking, and autonomy teams to ensure seamless deployment of heterogeneous platform swarms in on-site DoD testing and demonstration events •Deploy containerized solutions to embedded Linux devices, leveraging computer-in-the-loop testing and profiling, and efficiently collecting performance data •Interact with the DoD customer to understand their use cases, requirements, and triage needs during field events to deliver a superior customer experience •Work closely with our existing team to internally triage technical problems and scope •Carefully communicate and document ongoing work to ensure internal flexibility in a fast paced environment as well as clarify progress with external customers Qualifications: •Must be willing to travel as projects requires, usually for SW/HW integration and/or demonstrations; estimated average travel is every 1-2 months for 2-5 days (10-20%) •Travel-adverse candidates are encouraged to inquire about relocation assistance to HQ in Poway, CA •Must be a U.S. Citizen •Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance •For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here. •Proficiency with modern C++ development, CMAKE, Python and Bash •PhD in computer science or electrical engineering with AI/ML focus •Strong tracking and sensor fusion background •Current U.S. SECRET security clearance •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. Compensation: •$200,000 - $275,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!