Software Engineer - Low Speed Motion Planning & Control at Applied Systems, Inc.

Department: Self-Driving Systems

Compensation

$125,000 – $232,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, California
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Description

Applied Intuition is hiring a full-time Autonomous Vehicle Controls Engineer to design motion planning and controls modules, characterize vehicle dynamics, and develop optimal-control solutions using nonlinear MPC and MPPI. The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering or computer science, at least three years of production software experience, hands-on testing on production vehicles, and strong C++ and control-theory skills. The position is in-office with occasional remote work and offers a base salary of $125,000 to $232,000 USD annually, plus equity and benefits.

Required Skills

Motion planning
Motion control
Nonlinear MPC
MPPI control
Control theory
Numerical optimization
C++

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's, MSc, or PhD in mechanical engineering or computer science, with coursework or research experience in motion planning or controls
Required Previous Experiences: At least 3 years of experience building production software using modern software practices
Hands-on experience testing controls solutions on real, production-grade vehicles
Preferred Qualifications: Experience writing safety-critical C++ software compliant with MISRA and AUTOSAR
Experience using quadratic programming solvers or nonlinear optimization tools
Experience applying machine learning techniques to vehicle dynamics modeling
Experience working with both large industrial or commercial vehicles and passenger cars
Translation Company Name: Applied Intuition

About Applied Systems, Inc.

Applied Systems, Inc.

Insurance technology & softwareUniversity Park, Illinois, United States

Applied describes itself as a partner to insurance agencies and brokerages; seven of the top 10 largest brokers ranked by Business Insurance use Applied Epic and Digital Agency technology. The company reports 3,000+ teammates around the globe and an average teammate tenure of 7.3 years.