Software Engineering Manager - Simulation Products
Lead a team of software engineers to develop reliable and user-friendly simulation products at Applied Intuition.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 days ago
What you'll build
- Manage and mentor a team of software engineers
- Partner with a product manager to build a product
- Interview and recruit engineers for the team
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, robotics, or related fields
- 2+ years of people management experience
- Programming experience in C++, Python, or Java
- Ability to gain a US Government security clearance
Nice to have
- Experience working directly with end users
- Experience building software for technical end users
- Experience with performance oriented simulation software
Practical constraints
- In-office work 5 days a week
Role intensity
10% coding — mostly leadership/strategy
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Software Engineering Manager at Applied Intuition oversees a team dedicated to developing high-quality, user-friendly software for simulation products. This role requires proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java, along with at least two years of management experience. Ideal candidates will have a background in computer science or robotics and a focus on delivering impactful solutions. The position emphasizes collaboration with product management to enhance critical revenue-generating products.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Applied Intuition's careers page October 27, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
- Starts above 13% of 48 comparable lead management roles in United States that list Python we track (median $200,000 across 26 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 12.3% of 634 comparable lead management roles in United States; C++ appears in 2.7% of 634 comparable lead management roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineering Manager - Simulation Products role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Ann Arbor.
- What's the salary range?
- Applied Intuition lists $160,000–$230,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineering Manager - Simulation Products role.
- Where is the role based?
- Applied Intuition is hiring for this position in Ann Arbor.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Java, Python.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Applied Intuition targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineering Manager - Simulation Products role at Applied Intuition.
From the original posting
About the role
We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team in developing reliable, performant, and user-friendly software with a robust set of features. This position will help the team execute effectively through providing technical guidance, leading careful prioritization, and using best practices for complex software systems. You and your team will be technical owners of a critical revenue-generating product. This is the perfect position for an engineering manager who has a heavy focus on quality and real customer impact.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
Manage and mentor a team of talented software engineers
Partner with a dedicated product manager to build a category-leading product within our Axion and/or VehicleSim product lines
Interview and recruit engineers for your team
We’re looking for someone who has:
A Bachelor's degree in computer science, robotics, or related fields from a top institution
5+ years hands on technical experience, 2+ years of people management experience
Programming experience in one of the following: C++, Python, or Java
Ability to gain a US Government security clearance
Nice to have:
Experience working directly with end users
Experience building software for technical end users
Experience with performance oriented simulation software
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.
Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $160,000 - $230,000 USD.
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