Joblaze summary

The Engineering Head for Applied Intuition's Tokyo team will lead the development and deployment of advanced behavior systems for autonomous vehicles, focusing on technical delivery for Japanese OEMs. This role requires strong expertise in C++ and experience in building software for autonomous systems, particularly in areas like perception and motion planning. Ideal candidates will have over six years of relevant experience and a proven track record in managing engineering teams. The position is situated within a rapidly growing company that emphasizes collaboration with major automotive players.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Applied Intuition's careers page October 27, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Self-Driving System (SDS) Engineering Head role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Tokyo.
How much experience is required?: At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Self-Driving System (SDS) Engineering Head role.
Where is the role based?: Applied Intuition is hiring for this position in Tokyo.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ADAS, C++, Robotics, autonomous vehicles.
What seniority level is this role?: Applied Intuition targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Self-Driving System (SDS) Engineering Head role at Applied Intuition.

From the original posting

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and valued at $15 billion, we build the digital infrastructure that brings intelligence to every moving machine on the planet — across automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers trust our solutions to deliver physical intelligence. We are headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Tokyo, Seoul, Munich, Stuttgart, Stockholm, London, Bangalore, and across the US.

About the role

We're hiring an Engineering Head for our Tokyo SDS team in Tokyo. You'll begin by owning the technical work: bringing our L2++ stack up on vehicles with Japanese OEMs and setting the architecture the team will build on.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

Lead a world-class group of engineers focused on building and deploying scalable behavior systems for cars
Own technical delivery of SDS for Japanese customers
Serve as the primary technical partner to Japanese OEM engineering teams
Define the Tokyo team's engineering roadmap in partnership with SDS teams in HQ
Drive the overall strategy, technical roadmap, and architecture dedicated to L2 and L4 autonomous vehicles for cars

We're looking for someone who has:

6+ years of experience building software for autonomous vehicles, robotics, or ADAS, including work that shipped
Strong C++ with a track record of production-quality code in safety-relevant or real-time systems
Depth in at least two of: perception, prediction, behavior and motion planning, control, sensor fusion, on-vehicle systems and middleware
Experience taking a system from prototype to on-vehicle deployment
Demonstrated ability to architect large-scale, production software for real-world robotic or automotive systems
Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams, setting goals, and overseeing technical projects
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Nice to have:

Direct experience on a production L2/L2++ program that reached customer vehicles
Business-level English and Japanese
Prior experience leading engineering teams

Benefits and Perks:

Lunch and dinner allowance
Equity (RSU) offering
English / Japanese language allowance
Company sponsored housing program
Pension plan (確定拠出年金)

Standard company text repeated across Applied Intuition's postings is omitted here.

Self-Driving System (SDS) Engineering Head

About Applied Intuition

Benefits and Perks:

Similar positions