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

We are looking for a Solutions Architect to help architect and manage complex engineering projects, identify gaps, and implement best practices for customers. This position will involve intense collaboration with automotive customers and subject matter experts within Applied Intuition on a technical level in order to implement solutions for customer pain points & manage large projects.

At Applied Intuition, you will

Define project milestones, manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables for projects relating to vehicle platforms, ADAS, and software-defined vehicles

Evaluate project timings with customers and adjust resource needs for customer pursuits based on their requirements and feedback discussion

Execute projects as the single point of contact, track progress, and ensure successful completion of all the milestones, metrics, and final deliverables

Continuously engage customers to understand further pain points and areas for more project engagements

Help execute release plans for software and hardware components, coordinating with engineering teams

Provide regular touch points with Applied Intuition's internal teams to update on customer use cases and workflows that our current software solutions do not yet provide a solution for

Serve as a vital point of contact for our customers, understanding requirements and providing regular updates

Coordinate internal and external teams, facilitate communication, and align technical roadmaps

Ensure technical alignment between customer needs and solutions, supporting integration and validation

Drive problem-solving and decision-making across teams to resolve project issues

We're looking for someone who has

3+ years of industry knowledge in vehicle SW development & production processes

Bachelor, Master, or PhD degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science or related engineering field

Prior experience with delivering complex OEM projects at an OEM or an Automotive Tier 1

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in English

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience working directly with customers

Willingness to travel abroad to support project needs (up to 10%)

Nice to have

Familiarity with the technology related to Applied’s product portfolio and verticals

Knowledge in both software and hardware aspects of software development and testing, such as high-performance computing and real-time test systems

Experience managing a team of engineers in a leadership role

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.