Senior Signal Processing Software Engineer

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.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced digital signal processing engineer to join our cognitive sensing and radio frequency (CSRF) engineering team. The ideal candidate will play a significant role in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge signal processing software solutions that align with our mission to deliver advanced technologies in signal and electronic intelligence (SIGINT and ELINT). This position requires extensive expertise in radar signal processing, modeling radars, software development, and applications of interest in the defense space. 

At Applied, you will:

• Design and develop signal processing algorithms.


• Implement software-driven solutions for modelling the RF spectrum, and machine learning-based RF techniques.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in signal processing and machine learning algorithms as they apply electronic warfare techniques, algorithms and models, and implement best practices.


• Execute and support the engineering aspects of product development..

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.


• Experience in RF signal processing.


• Strong programming skills in scripting (e.g., Python), and compiled languages (e.g., C and C++).


• Ability to translate specification documents into working software suites.


• Design, develop and evaluate software applications in electronic warfare.


• Ability to transition software simulation applications that are deployed on hardware.


• Passion for solving complex problems with little supervision in a fast-moving team.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and rapidly changing environment.

Travel Requirements:

Must be willing to travel as projects require. Estimated average travel is once every month for between 2 days up to 1 week. (~25%)

Security Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for a DoD Secret security clearance. 

Nice to have:

• 5+ yrs experience with software implementation of signal processing algorithms


• Well versed in cognitive electronic warfare techniques. 


• Software integration and understanding of electronic warfare systems.

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: $155,000 to $210,000 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.