ML Perception Software Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Promising opportunity focusing on innovative perception technologies with a competitive salary reflecting industry demand.
- Salary: $65,000 – $400,000/year
- Focus on innovative perception technologies
- Collaborative problem-solving in automated vehicles
- Requires a hands-on approach to machine learning challenges
Pros
- Salary range of $65,000 to $400,000 attracts a wide range of candidates.
- Room for innovative development in perception technologies.
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on real-world applications.
Cons
- Vast salary range may reflect differing expectations for various experience levels.
- Complex technologies may require steep learning curves.
- Office-based work can restrict flexibility.
Who it's for
Mid/Senior • In-office
Good fit
- Software engineers with ML and perception experience
- Candidates interested in autonomous vehicle technology
- Innovators eager to work on real-world applications
Not recommended for
- New graduates without relevant internships or projects
- Individuals seeking remote-first job options
- Candidates lacking hands-on experience in machine learning
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is a Tier 1 vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, vehicle platform, and an autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.
Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week.
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About the role
At Applied Intuition, you will:
- Design and implement capabilities and workflows for cutting-edge real-world perception systems
- Work closely with our sensor simulation team to ensure we build the best range of multi-fidelity simulation models
- Work closely with our infrastructure team to provide the best enterprise software for engineering, testing, and customer product teams
We're looking for someone who has:
- Passion for turning their domain expertise into tooling that boosts the productivity of teams working on various real-world applications of autonomous systems
- 3+ years of experience building software components or (sub) systems that address real-world perception challenges
- Hands-on experience with more than one domain relevant software frameworks or tools, such as middleware, benchmarking suites, data sets and related pipelines, or algorithmic libraries
- Deep understanding of the concepts and methods behind any frameworks or libraries that they worked with
- Experience working with production level ML and DL perception algorithms for autonomous vehicles
Nice to have:
- MSc or PhD in perception or closely related field
- Deep hands-on expertise in relevant algorithms or methods, such as non-linear optimization, computational geometry, numerical analysis, or distributed systems
- Experience building and shipping software frameworks or tools
The salary range for this position is $65,000 USD to $400,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices.
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.
Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles that involve close contact with Company employees or other third parties on the Company's premises, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. The Company will engage in the interactive process on an individualized basis taking into account the particular position.
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.
