--- title: 'Software Engineer - Defense Tooling at Applied Intuition' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-defense-tooling-applied-intuition-seoul-h3nmr089kpp9' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-08' --- # Software Engineer - Defense Tooling at Applied Intuition - **Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://feeny.ai/companies/applied-intuition) - **Location:** Seoul, South Korea - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2025-05-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/applied/d71792af-63bd-49d9-a52a-d3500847b332/application **Skills:** Python, C++, Reinforcement learning frameworks, Simulation engines, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, ML training infrastructure, ATR, Drone swarming, Path planning, Aerospace control systems, Unmanned autonomy stack development, Closed-network deployment, Air-gapped deployment environments > Join the Korea office to build simulation and AI tooling for autonomous defense systems. This on-site role involves developing product features, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with US teams and defense customers to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. ## Job description 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](http://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 Seoul Applied Intuition entered the Korean market in 2020. The team has rapidly grown over the past few years and established strategic relationships with major Korean automotive OEM customers. Based in Gangnam, the Seoul site consists of employees who previously come from LG, Ansys, Unity, and other renowned companies. ## About the role We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our Korea office to build the simulation and AI tooling that powers autonomous defense systems. This on-site role focuses on developing Applied Intuition's defense product suite, lead and mentor engineers, collaborate frequently with our U.S. team, and engage with customers in the autonomy and defense domains through meetings and presentations to deliver high-quality, reliable, and scalable products in a dynamic environment. You will collaborate frequently with our U.S. product engineering team, and engage with Korean defense customers to translate their operational requirements into product capabilities. At Applied Intuition, you will: - Design, develop, and maintain core features of Applied Intuition's defense tooling products, ensuring robust and scalable performance for defense-grade workloads. - Collaborate frequently with US-based product and engineering teams to deliver features on shared roadmaps, operating as the Korea-based extension of the global product teams. - Contribute to system-level design and architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. - Mentor and lead junior engineers, fostering their technical growth and ensuring team success. - Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD to maintain product-quality deliverables. - Stay updated on advancements in AI/ML, computer vision, and reinforcement learning to drive innovation. - Run technical deep dives with Korean defense customers on selected features, probing their operational requirements, clarifying ambiguous needs, and translating what you learn into product specifications and roadmap input. We're looking for someone who has: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment. - Proven track record of delivering software solutions within agile, high-frequency release cycles. - Experience building simulation platforms, ML training infrastructure, or developer tooling — ideally for robotics, autonomy, or defense applications. - Experience with reinforcement learning frameworks and/or simulation engines. - Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar. - Experience working on complex, multidisciplinary projects in a collaborative team setting. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. - Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective daily collaboration with the USA team and documentation. - Ability to lead technical discussions directly with customers, drawing out requirements, challenging assumptions, and explaining design trade-offs to both engineers and domain experts. Nice to have: - Familiarity with ATR, drone swarming, path planning, or aerospace control systems as a domain user perspective informing tool design. - Experience in the aerial domain and unmanned autonomy stack development. - Experience in closed-network / air-gapped deployment environments common in defense. Why Join Us? - Build the products that the Korean and global defense ecosystem relies on for autonomy development. - Be part of a collaborative, customer-focused team that values innovation and rapid delivery. - Opportunity to lead, mentor, and make a significant impact in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. - Join our vibrant team in Korea, working on-site, collaborating daily with our USA team, and engaging with customers to drive innovation in unmanned vehicle autonomy. Benefits and Perks: - Lunch and dinner allowance - Equity (RSU) offering - English / Korean language allowance - Fitness & Learning allowance 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. FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact careers@applied.co. We will work with you! ## About Applied Intuition ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Applied Intuition builds software and digital infrastructure to bring physical AI — autonomous driving and robotics — to every moving machine on the planet. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series C; $1.5B total funding raised) - **Headquarters**: Sunnyvale, California, United States - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Qasar Younis (CEO) and Peter Ludwig (CTO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Autonomous driving, robotics, defense technology, simulation and validation software for ADAS/AD systems. - **Target customers**: B2B — automotive OEMs (18 of top 20 global automakers), trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Defense and its allies. - **Mission or purpose statement**: “To build physical AI that creates a safer, more prosperous world.” ## Products & Services - **Tools for Vehicle Intelligence**: Simulation, validation, and data management platforms for ADAS and autonomous vehicle development. SaaS and software tools for engineers building intelligent machines. - **Vehicle OS**: An operating system for vehicles that manages over-the-air updates, data pipelines, and in-vehicle software, enabling automakers to deploy and maintain software-defined vehicles at scale. - **Self-Driving Systems / Autonomy Stack**: End-to-end autonomous driving solutions, including perception, planning, and control, designed for cars, trucks, and off-road machinery. - **NextGen OS & Infrastructure**: Platforms for defense, robotics, and next-generation physical AI applications, including solutions used by the U.S. military. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: ~$15 billion (as of 2024/2025, per LinkedIn profile) - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $1.5 billion; 1,153 employees (+55% YoY); 396 active job postings - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, Floodgate, NVIDIA, Databricks; partners include 18 of top 20 global automakers and U.S. defense agencies. - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired EpiSci (Feb 2025), Caliber Data Labs, and entities in Germany/UK. - Headcount grew 55% YoY; 1,000+ engineers. - Office expansion to 12 countries (US, UK, Germany, Sweden, South Korea, Japan, India, etc.). - Active hiring — job postings up 117.6% YoY. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep domain expertise**: Founded by YC alum/former GM engineer (Qasar Younis) and ex-Google Maps/Android Automotive engineer (Peter Ludwig). - **Talent density**: 1,000+ engineers, 40+ ex-CTOs, and 30+ former founders on staff — a unique concentration of senior, founder-level talent. - **Breadth of industry coverage**: Serves automotive, defense, trucking, mining, agriculture, and construction — rare diversification in physical AI. - **Trusted by government and top OEMs**: U.S. military and 18 of top 20 global automakers rely on their stack, creating high switching costs and deep moats. - **End-to-end platform**: Covers simulation, validation, OS, and full autonomy stack — not just a point solution. ## Strategic Focus - **Expansion into defense**: Heavy investment in defense AI, including acquisitions and dedicated government offices in Washington D.C., San Diego, and Ft. Walton Beach. - **Scaling physical AI beyond automotive**: Driving autonomy into mining, agriculture, construction, drones, and satellites. - **Growing global footprint**: Opening offices in Europe and Asia to serve local OEM and defense clients. - **Deepening the research lab**: Building a world-class AI research team focused on real-world intelligence. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “1,000 engineers, 40 ex-CTOs, and 30 former founders” — a high-agency, high-trust environment where engineers take ownership of hard problems from day one. - **Impact**: Work on technology that goes from sports cars to fighter jets to mining trucks — real-world physical AI that saves lives and reshapes industries. - **Benefits**: - 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance - 50% 401(k) matching - Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave - Learning stipend for education and training - Fitness and wellness stipend - 25 free Lyra coaching/therapy sessions per year - Catered lunches and expensed dinners, snacks, and drinks at offices - Alumni network for long-term professional connections - **Work model**: Office-first culture with global hubs (12 offices across US, Europe, and Asia). Not fully remote — roles are generally tied to a specific office location. ## Sources 1. [appliedintuition.com — About](https://www.appliedintuition.com/about) 2. [appliedintuition.com — Homepage](https://www.appliedintuition.com/) 3. [linkedin.com — Applied Intuition Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/applied-intuition-inc) 4. [appliedintuition.com — Careers](https://www.appliedintuition.com/careers) 5. 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