About the role

The Firmware team within Vehicle OS architect the foundation of tomorrow’s intelligent vehicles. The team develops critical embedded systems powering Applied Intuition’s revolutionary Vehicle OS platform, transforming how global automakers build software-defined vehicles. Engineers work with real-time operating systems, board support packages, and hardware abstraction layers to enable next-generation automotive experiences and intelligent vehicle software platforms.

As Engineering Manager, Firmware, you will lead a team of talented engineers building embedded C/C++ systems, RTOS implementations, and low-level hardware integrations. Your team’s work will directly impact how vehicles sense, process, and respond to complex environments and industry demands.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Manage and mentor a team developing core firmware solutions for Vehicle OS

• Drive technical execution, architecture, and hands-on development of embedded systems, including Linux, QNX, and hardware abstraction

• Guide the integration of sensors and hardware with real-time firmware and board support packages

• Partner with product, hardware, and software teams to deliver reliable, production-grade automotive software

• Execute firmware and low-level software code reviews and provide technical leadership

• Set a compelling roadmap for firmware innovation, balancing speed, technical quality, and team productivity

• Contribute to recruiting efforts, team building, and ongoing mentoring

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, preferably from top programs (Stanford, Berkeley, CMU, Waterloo, or similar)

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on development work and 2+ years of engineering management

• Significant experience in embedded firmware or low-level RTOS development

• Hands-on background with ADAS, Linux Kernel, QNX, and sensor integration

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ with expertise in hardware/software co-design

• Track record of code reviews and technical leadership; direct coding experience is a strong plu

Nice to have:

• Experience with cloud-connected vehicle platforms, SDV architectures, and AI-driven automotive applications

• Prior experience in technical sales support or application engineering for embedded software products

• Knowledge of functional safety (ASIL levels), cybersecurity (ISO 21434), and AUTOSAR tooling (DaVinci, Tresos, Vector, etc.)

• Background in electrical/electronic architecture and software integration in modern vehicles

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: $201,400 - $341,900 USD annually.