Developer Tooling Engineer - Middle East

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition, founded in 2017 and valued at $15 billion, is a Silicon Valley-based firm revolutionizing physical AI by creating critical digital infrastructure for intelligent machines worldwide. Their expertise spans automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture sectors with core solutions in tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Trusted by nearly all major global automakers and the U.S. military, they operate globally from multiple offices including Sunnyvale, California, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Role Overview

We seek a dedicated software engineer passionate about enhancing developer tools and deployment workflows. This position involves collaborating across engineering teams to identify bottlenecks, develop new utilities, and elevate efficiency and stability throughout the software and automotive development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, enhance, and maintain engineering tools, libraries, and frameworks.
• Develop and assess scalable deployment tools for automotive and cloud environments.
• Optimize build and compile processes utilizing technologies such as Bazel, CMake, and Docker.
• Advance deployment automation and data collection systems.
• Detect and address software stack constraints impeding progress.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Proficient in designing, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Motivated self-starter with a proactive attitude and capability to independently steer projects.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, build, and deployment tools including Bazel, Buildkite, Docker, Kubernetes, and scripting for automation.
• Experience working with Linux environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Go, C, and C++ programming languages.
• Exposure to automotive or related industry contexts.
• Experience deploying software in public cloud or on-premise cluster infrastructures.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation includes base salary, stock options or restricted units, comprehensive insurance coverage (health, dental, vision, life, and disability), 401(k) with company matching, wellness and learning stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits vary by employment location and are subject to change. The base salary offered depends on experience, education, certifications, interview outcomes, and role level, ranging from SAR 180,000 to 850,000 annually.

Work Environment and Policies

This role is primarily office-based with flexible accommodations such as occasional remote work when needed. Contractor roles are exempt from the in-office expectation.

Diversity and Inclusion

The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and complies with federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. They also provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities without affecting their candidacy.