Software Architect - Fallback Stack

Applied Intuition

Sunnyvale, United States
Base: $145,000 - $245,000 usd annually; equity: op...
On-site (5 days a week with some flexibility for remote work)
C++ programming skills
Autonomous driving systems
Fallback or degraded driving behaviors
Applied Intuition is seeking a Software Architect for their L4 trucking program, focusing on developing a fallback stack that ensures safety and reliability in autonomous driving. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in autonomy software, particularly in designing fallback behaviors, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance system architecture

Job Summary

  • Define the architecture for the L4 trucking fallback stack, including interfaces to perception, behavior, planning, control, and the primary autonomy stack.
  • Design strategies for degraded driving, minimal risk maneuvers, and transitions to remote assistance.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship as we build the fallback stack team, influencing decisions across trucking and future SDS programs.

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Applied Intuition is seeking a Software Architect for their L4 trucking program, focusing on developing a fallback stack that ensures safety and reliability in autonomous driving. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in autonomy software, particularly in designing fallback behaviors, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance system architecture.

Salary

Base: $145,000 - $245,000 USD annually; Equity: Options and/or restricted stock units; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with match, learning and wellness stipends, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • C++ programming skills
  • autonomous driving systems
  • fallback or degraded driving behaviors
  • integrating autonomy subsystems

Nice-to-have

  • L4 trucking or robotaxi programs
  • remote operations or tele-guidance
  • perception, behavior, or motion planning
  • automotive safety and autonomy standards
  • defining and validating metrics

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters degree
  • 6+ years of experience
  • L4 autonomous driving systems experience
  • C++ programming skills
  • fallback or degraded driving behaviors experience
  • integrating autonomy subsystems experience

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