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Senior Software Engineer - Neural Simulation

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Salary
$185K – $250K
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 5+ yrs
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Applied Intuition seeks a Senior Software Engineer for Neural Simulation based in Sunnyvale to build large-scale distributed systems and machine learning infrastructure. This full-time position requires working five days a week from the Sunnyvale office and suits professionals experienced in scaling complex software and data pipelines.

Role Overview

Applied Intuition is hiring a senior software engineer to contribute to the Neural Simulation product team in Sunnyvale. The position involves designing architectures that transform real-world driving data into simulation environments. The role suits engineers with a background in distributed systems and machine learning workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build scalable closed loop simulation systems using Neural Reconstruction
Architect systems that process and manage large-scale data
Develop infrastructure for machine learning workflows including training pipelines, evaluation and validation systems, and model inference pipelines
Design and optimize storage solutions for structured, unstructured, and multimodal data such as sensor, 3D, and log data
Improve system reliability, observability, and performance across distributed services
Collaborate closely with infrastructure, autonomy, research, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Take ownership of critical systems and influence architecture and product decisions

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience shipping complex, large-scale software
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Track record of designing, building, and operating scalable distributed systems, data pipelines, and data storage solutions such as SQL, NoSQL, vector databases, or data lakes
Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerized systems like Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with backend development in languages such as Python and Go
Strong system design and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

Experience building or supporting machine learning training and serving infrastructure
Experience with GPU workloads and large-scale batch orchestration including Kubernetes jobs, Ray, or Airflow
Experience with synthetic data generation or data augmentation for machine learning
Familiarity with computer vision, 3D reconstruction such as Gaussian Splatting, or sensor simulation for camera, LiDAR, and radar
Experience with autonomous driving or robotics systems

Skills and Tools

Python
Go
AWS
GCP
Azure
Docker
Kubernetes
SQL
NoSQL
Vector Databases
Ray
Airflow

Salary and Benefits

The salary range is $185,000 to $250,000 with equity offers included.

About the Company

Applied Intuition, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a valuation of $15 billion. The company builds digital infrastructure and physical intelligence solutions for the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries. Solutions are utilized by eighteen of the top twenty global automakers as well as the United States military and its allies.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official Applied Intuition careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the position located?

The role is based out of the Applied Intuition office in Sunnyvale, California.

What are the work location expectations?

The company operates on an in-office model where full-time employees primarily work from their office five days a week, though some schedule flexibility and occasional remote work are supported.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience shipping complex, large-scale software.

What educational background is needed?

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent practical experience is required.

What is the compensation range for this role?

The salary is between $185K and $250K with offers of equity.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official applied careers page.

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