Lead Software Engineer - Physical AI (Defense) at Applied


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Applied is Hiring

Job Info:
  • Company Applied
  • Position Lead Software Engineer - Physical AI (Defense)
  • Location Arlington
  • Source Empllo
  • Published August 07, 2026
  • Category Development
  • Type Full-Time
  • Experience Lead
  • Salary $150k - $250k


Job Description

📋 Description

  • Lead a Forward Deployed Engineering team for defense customers
  • Deploy, integrate, and operationalize vehicle intelligence products
  • Bridge customer systems with Applied solutions to deliver value
  • Design scalable approaches for customer engagement and projects
  • Develop architectural solutions for consistency and scalability
  • Collaborate across engineering, product, and customer teams

🎯 Requirements

  • 6+ years professional software engineering
  • Strong background in Computer/Electrical Engineering
  • Proficient in C++, Python
  • Experience in software, OS, and hardware integration
  • Experience deploying complex systems
  • Excellent problem solving and customer focus

🎁 Benefits

  • Competitive salary + equity
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Wellness stipends and paid time off