Software Engineer - Radar Simulation

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, vehicle platform, and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com. Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. About the role We are looking for a senior engineer with expertise in simulation of electromagnetic and radar systems. This role will focus on the development and validation of radar models in our simulated environments across automotive and aerial domains (including synthetic aperture radar). At Applied Intuition, we encourage all engineers to take ownership over technical and product decisions, closely interact with users to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture. At Applied Intuition, you will: Design and implement core components of our simulation engine pertaining to radar & RF sensors, electromagnetic and signal processing models Drive efforts to validate underlying sensor models across operational design domains Work with the top sensor and autonomy companies in automotive, defense, and robotics industries to understand and solve unique challenges in simulation-based perception development We're looking for someone who has: Experience with modeling the signal processing and system level components of radar systems Experience with radar system design for automotive and non-automotive applications (automotive radars, synthetic aperture radar, point-to-point RF) Experience working in a simulation environment utilizing geometric and physical optics principles Experience working in Python and C++ 4 years of industry experience Nice to have: Experience with radar systems across diverse design domains (on-road, off-road, aerial) Hands-on experience with characterization and validation of radar systems in lab and field environments Comfortable with performing data analysis of raw sensor data Experience with working with GPU accelerated processing Experience with modern computer graphics pipelines and engines 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: $125,000 - $222,000 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. Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles that involve close contact with Company employees or other third parties on the Company's premises, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. 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