Software Engineer - Game Development
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 22, 2026. Applied Intuition scores B on the Alion truth index.
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. Learn more at applied.co.
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
We are looking for a software engineer with a strong background in game engine/realtime development. As a realtime 3D specialist, you will work with Unreal Engine to further develop our simulation capabilities for virtual environments for autonomous vehicles. This role will focus on bridging our core simulation engine with the game engine as well as developing new gameplay type features within Unreal. At Applied, 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, you will
Work on a new exciting simulation framework for detailed 3D simulation at massive scale
Utilize Cesium to create massive scale simulation environments.
Collaborate with engineers and customers to gather requirements, plan features, and create roadmaps.
Customize plugins in Unreal for content ingestion creation and more
Integrate engines into Applied Intuition’s simulation workflow for seamless customer experience
Query, visualize, and inspect scalable systems integrated directly into autonomy stacks including robotics control and planning across real-world mapping, localization, and simulation challenges.
Deploy engines on various platforms (local or cloud) based on customer needs
Collaborate closely with other autonomy engineers to test, debug, and validate end-to-end robotic vehicle behavior in simulated and real-world scenarios.
Optimize our simulations based on performance and accuracy needs
Advise customers on the effective use of simulation to evaluate autonomy performance, safety, and system robustness.
We’re looking for someone who
Has 3+ years experience in developing and maintaining game engines at an AAA game studio
Has a bachelor's degree or higher. in a technical field such as computer design, graphics, game development or adjacent fields.
Has a background in deploying and optimizing software on multiple platforms (on-prem/cloud)
Is an expert in best practices for game engine architecture for scalability and flexibility
Is familiar with both Unreal and Content workflows
Nice to have
Prior experience in shipping Unreal Engine games
Prior work in either autonomous vehicles or simulation products
Experienced with integrating third party physics libraries
Experience with Houdini or other DCC packages (Maya 3DS Max or Blender)
Experience with networking and multiplayer use cases.
Autonomy is one of the leading technological advances of this century that will come to impact our lives. The work you’ll do at Applied will meaningfully accelerate the efforts of the top autonomy teams in the world. At Applied, you will have a unique perspective on the development of cutting edge technology while working with major players across the industry and the globe
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.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
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