Software Engineer - Over-the-Air Updates

About the role

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.

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

As a Software Engineer - Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates at Applied Intuition, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge remote software update systems that enable seamless deployment of firmware, applications, and configuration updates to connected devices at scale.

You will work on sophisticated OTA platforms that combine secure delivery mechanisms, cloud infrastructure, and device management to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient software updates across distributed device fleets. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the rapidly growing OTA market, building scalable update systems that handle millions of devices and support mission-critical applications across various industries.

At Applied Intuition, You Will

• Design and develop scalable OTA update platforms that process and distribute software packages, firmware updates, and configuration changes to large fleets of connected devices using modern cloud-native architecture in C++ and Go
• Architect and implement secure update delivery pipelines using technologies like cryptographic signing, encrypted communication channels, and authentication systems to ensure update integrity and prevent unauthorized modifications
• Build and maintain cloud-based OTA infrastructure leveraging distributed systems, containerization with Docker, and orchestration frameworks to support high-volume, low-latency package distribution
• Develop versatile package management systems for handling versioning, dependencies, and distribution of software components across diverse device ecosystems
• Create efficient content delivery networks (CDNs) optimized specifically for package distribution to ensure fast and reliable updates even in bandwidth-constrained environments
• Work on advanced monitoring and analytics systems that track update success rates, performance metrics, and provide real-time visibility into OTA campaign status across global device deployments

We're Looking for Someone Who Has

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in distributed systems development with strong proficiency in C++ and Go, and experience building scalable cloud-native applications
• Experience with cloud platforms and DevOps practices including AWS, Azure, or GCP services, along with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and containerization technologies
• Knowledge of secure software deployment including cryptographic signing, certificate management, encrypted communication protocols, and understanding of security best practices for remote updates
• Manage packages for various types of devices running embedded Linux and real-time operating systems, implementing efficient deployment strategies for diverse hardware platforms
• Proficiency in cloud-native development with microservices architecture patterns, API design, and service mesh technologies for building resilient distributed systems
• Understanding of content delivery networks (CDNs) and package delivery networks (PDNs) for efficient global distribution of software updates

Nice to Have

• Experience with OTA frameworks and tools such as Mender, RAUC, SWUpdate, or similar platforms for managing firmware and software updates
• Experience with Go's cloud development ecosystem including Go Cloud, gRPC, and other tools for building portable cloud applications
• Proficiency with distributed database systems for managing device inventories, update states, and telemetry data across large-scale deployments
• Understanding of fleet management systems and experience with device monitoring, remote diagnostics, and large-scale device lifecycle management
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance including experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and adherence to cybersecurity standards
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for automating cloud resource provisioning and management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps engineers, security specialists, product managers, and device firmware teams to deliver comprehensive OTA solutions

Pay and benefits

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.

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.

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Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please contact. We will work with you!