Sensor Modeling & Validation Engineer

Location Mountain View, California, United States About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition/'s solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at . We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from an 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. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.) About the role In this role, you will help improve the fidelity and accuracy of synthetic simulations across many industries, all using Applied/’s tools to train the future of autonomous perception systems. Sensor simulation products model sensors Lidar, Radar, Camera, Ultrasonics using both ML and physical models of the sensing systems, materials, and worlds. As a validation engineer you would be a fundamental part of this model development in the validation and verification of these models and worlds. At Applied Intuition, you will: Design and execute tests for correlation experiments for real and synthetic sensor outputs Develop the hardware and software components necessary for data collection and analysis Make improvements to underlying scenes, materials, models to improve simulation Work with customers to validate their models and integrate with the simulation environment Write white papers, internal and external documents detailing results We/'re looking for someone who has: 3+ years of experience Experience with working with hardware and software components of sensors (Lidar, Radar, & Camera) Experience data analysis including statistics and signal processing Experience writing software in Python & C++ Nice to have: Understanding and knowledge of physical processes by which a sensor operates Hands on experience with characterization of simulated sensor models for Lidar, Radar, and Camera Competence in linear algebra, antenna theory, optics, circuits, photonics, electro-optics Experience/familiar with computer graphics technologies such as raytracing, deferred rendering, physically-based rendering Compensation 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. Equal Opportunity Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. We abide by applicable laws and regulations and prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics. The company is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17