About Applied Intuition

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 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.

Meet our engineers on the Vehicle OS team!

Vehicle OS is a flexible suite of products that help vehicle manufacturers develop, deploy, and update complete vehicle software and AI applications. Learn more about what the team is building, the team culture, and why it’s one of the most exciting projects at Applied Intuition.

About the role

As a Android Software Engineer on the Vehicle OS team, you will be at the heart of designing, building, and maintaining advanced Android apps that power next-generation vehicle intelligence and software at scale.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver smooth, innovative, and reliable features—ultimately driving the transition to a software-defined future for the automotive industry.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality Android applications that delight users and set new standards for in-vehicle experiences

• Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams to bring new features from concept to production

• Optimize app performance, stability, and quality through best practices, code reviews, and continuous improvement

• Integrate your applications with Applied Vehicle OS and ensure seamless end-to-end functionality

• Contribute to technical standards, architecture discussions, and sprint planning as part of a collaborative team

• Stay up-to-date with the latest Android development trends and tools to drive innovation

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer, Software Engineering, or equivalent

• 3+ years of Android or iOS application development experience

• 2-4+ years of experience shipped apps at scale

• Experience in Kotlin and Java for Android

• Strong understanding of Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and modern architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, etc.)

• Product-focused mindset and passion for building seamless, user-centric experiences

• Self-starter attitude and comfort working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

• Track record of writing clean, maintainable, and testable code

Nice to have:

• Experience with Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and/or Android Automotive OS (AAOS)

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.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $147,000 - $265,000 USD annually.

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.