Software Engineering Manager - Firmware

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 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. ... (truncated, view full listing at source)