Function Developer – Parking
Applied Intuition is hiring a Function Developer – Parking in Stuttgart, Germany. It pays $100k-$150k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Applied Intuition.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
- The posting mentions C, Python and Simulation Tools among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
- Applied Intuition has 327 other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Design and implement automated parking and low-speed maneuvering functions for an autonomous driving stack.
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 talented Function Developer to design, implement, and deliver parking functionalities as part of our autonomous driving stack. Your work will directly shape how vehicles plan and execute parking maneuvers, from automated parking assist to remote parking and automated valet parking.
At Applied Intuition, we encourage engineers to take ownership over technical and product decisions, interact closely with customers to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture. We move fast, focus on excellence, and offer an unparalleled opportunity to grow with a world-class team.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
Design, develop, and own parking functionalities such as Automated Parking Assist (APA), Remote Parking, and Automated Valet Parking (AVP)
Develop and integrate planning and control components tailored to low-speed parking scenarios
Make fast and structured progress using our own simulation and data tooling, tracking and improving KPIs over a vast set of virtual tests as well as a very large real-world data set
Test your functions hands-on in our test vehicles on test tracks and public roads
Work closely with our simulation and data tooling experts to accelerate function development
Collaborate with team members focusing on active safety and L2++ to share common components, tooling, and data processes
Engage directly with customers, gathering requirements and presenting solutions
Contribute to the growth of our software-defined vehicle solutions in Europe
We're looking for someone who has:
4+ years of experience in software development for driver assistance or automated driving systems
Proficiency in C++ and Python
Experience developing parking or low-speed maneuvering functions (e.g., APA, remote parking, path planning in confined spaces)
Demonstrated ability to ship ADAS/AD software into series production vehicles, including work on requirements engineering, structured testing, and automotive-grade software quality
Self-starter mentality with the ability to quickly become comfortable with new technical concepts and tools
Proven ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have:
Series project experience with parking functions (APA, AVP, Remote Parking)
Familiarity with world-wide regulations and standards relevant for automated parking (e.g., UN R79, ISO 22737)
Experience working hands-on with prototype vehicles
Experience working with simulation tools for scenario-based testing
Previous experience in a high-paced startup or technology environment
Benefits:
30 days of paid vacation per year
Daily meal benefits: €19 lunch budget and €19 dinner budget, free breakfast, snacks, and drinks in the office
You’ll receive €965 annual learning & development and €580 annual fitness budget
Subsidized Wellpass membership, giving you access to thousands of gyms, studios, and wellness facilities across Germany
€25 monthly contribution to your Deutschlandticket for regional public transport across Germany
Generous parental leave: on top of statutory parental leave
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!
How we rate this
Function Developer – Parking at Applied Intuition rates 85 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where autonomous driving was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where planning and control was part of your work. What did you do?
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- Walk me through how you've used C in your day-to-day work.
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