Forward Deployed Engineer

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 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, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co . 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.) About Applied Intuition Defense Applied Intuition UK is a software and infrastructure supplier that accelerates the deployment of next-generation autonomous capabilities to the warfighter across air, land, sea, and space. A subsidiary of Applied Intuition, we deliver dual-use solutions to national security customers that build upon several years of product development and experience from commercial autonomy programs. Based in London, our seasoned defence team hails from Palantir, Anduril, SpaceX, Google, Lockheed Martin, and the UK and US Armed Services. Learn more at appliedintuitiondefense.com . About the role As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll work in small teams and own end-to-end execution of high stakes projects. You’ll be the technical bridge between Applied Intuition’s novel vehicle intelligence platforms and our customers’ real-world operational environments. This role demands both technical depth and operational excellence. You’ll work with defense and government customers, integrating our tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks with defense platforms in challenging operational environments. The unique advantage: you’ll leverage our robust commercial technology and rapidly evolving product suite to deliver capabilities that would take traditional defense contractors years to develop. You’ll tackle problems spanning core software engineering, system deployment, hardware integration, and everything in between to ensure mission success. At Applied Intuition, you will: Work directly with defense and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition’s vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments—from defense contractors to forward operating bases Tackle a broad range of technical challenges, including software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment, and hardware integration Bridge customer-built systems and Applied’s solutions to deliver tangible value Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes Take ownership of technical outcomes and drive projects to completion, adapting to changing requirements and priorities We’re looking for someone who has: Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering Strong engineer with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python Broad technical experience across software engineering, operating systems, and some hardware Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven ability to thrive and innovate independently within highly ambiguous and rapidly evolving operational environments Excellent communication skills and focus on solving customer problems Experience in driving customer engagements and success References who will describe them as low-ego, highly motivated, thoughtfully opinionated, strong communicators and curious listeners Travel requirements: General willingness to travel for company business between our offices, as well as to customer sites Must have ability to hold UK Security Clearance (current or previous preferred) Nice to have: Prior experience working with government customers, defense contractors, or in military environments Familiarity with system architecture and designing scalable solutions Experience in defense, automotive, robotics, or adjacent industries 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.