Software Engineer

Senior Software EngineerAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and improvement of integrated live, virtual, and constructive simulation solutions for experimentation, testing, and training of multi-agent autonomy software. You will design and document LVC architectures, create simulation scenarios, write interface code, conduct code reviews, and solve integration roadblocks. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will translate requirements into technical solutions while mentoring junior engineers. The role also involves continuous innovation, testing, debugging, documentation, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines and security compliance.At Applied Intuition, you will:Support the experimentation, testing, and training of Tactical AI agents through the development of live, virtual, and constructive simulation solutions, balancing fidelity, scale, time, and costResearch and learn new modeling, simulation, and communication tools, including internal and customer-owned prototype software under active developmentWork with 3rd party vendors to incorporate proprietary models while respecting intellectual property boundariesMentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership, fostering a culture of learning and using good coding practices, design patterns, and industry standardsSoftware Development: Write, modify, test, and debug efficient code (C++ 2017+, Python 3.10+, and other languages as needed) for adapters, translators, and more complex interfacesSystem Architecture: Design robust LVC integrations that meets performance, scalability, and security requirementsWe're looking for someone who has:Master's degree or equivalent experience in modeling & simulation, computer science, or software engineeringExperience using simulation interoperability standards such as DIS, HLA, and DSEEP, as well as custom methods and technologies, to build LVC federationsKnowledge of communication protocols and serialization mechanisms such as DDS, ZeroMQ, Kafka, Redis, and protobufExperience configuring, integrating, extending, and using defense M&S tools such as AFSIM, NGTS, and flight simulators3+ years of hands-on experience developing performant modern C++ (2017+)Experience developing in Docker and containerized development environments, working in Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu), and using development tools such as git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab, SonarQube, and Artifactory or Azure Container registryTravel Requirements:Willing to travel for company business between our offices, as well as to customer sites (~25%)Security Requirements:Must be a U.S. CitizenMust hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearanceNice to have:PhD degree in related engineering field7+ years of experience developing software in multiple programming languagesExperience working with government interoperability architectures such as OMS/UCIExperience working with model-based systems engineering artifacts, hardware-in-the-loop testing environments, and multi-level security environmentsExperience with high performance computing (HPC) environmentsExperience with flight test readiness and airworthiness processesCompensation 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.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. 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