# Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Applied Intuition > Onsite · United States · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Aapplied%3Afc347a26-172c-42e9-86c9-b662d0fbe0c4 (read 2026-11-07). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Applied Intuition](https://alderhq.app/companies/applied-intuition) - Location text: Sunnyvale - Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: Sunnyvale") - Posted: 2026-09-11 (57 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/applied/fc347a26-172c-42e9-86c9-b662d0fbe0c4 - Skills listed (inferred): Python, C++ ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $130k–$200k per year (from the listing's pay field) - Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 1752): p25 $161k, median $200k, p75 $239k - H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 67, median offered wage $163k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance)) - Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Applied Intuition UK Ltd" (checked 2026-11-03, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers)) ## Description (the employer's text) Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co. We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time 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. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions ### 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 customers, integrating our tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks 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 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 customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products 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 3-6 years of experience in software engineering Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant field Strong engineer with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python 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 ### Travel requirements General willingness to travel for company business between our offices, as well as to customer sites ### Nice to have Prior experience working with customers Familiarity with system architecture and designing scalable solutions Experience in automotive, robotics, defense or adjacent industries 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. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Aapplied%3Afc347a26-172c-42e9-86c9-b662d0fbe0c4 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.