Product Designer (Defense) Applied Intuition
Software for autonomous vehicle infrastructure.
Permanent
Sunnyvale
Remote: Not specified
170K to 200K $ a year
> 3 years
Skills we're looking for
Technical aptitude
Communication skills
User research
UX design
Design system
+3
You'll be part of
1200 employees
Software
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Big Data
Our take
Autonomous vehicles present a lot of challenging problems to engineers, particularly in terms of safety and reliability, and testing and development can be infamously slow. Applied Intuition provides software to run simulations and tests for autonomous vehicles more quickly and effectively, speeding up the development and launch of AVs for multiple industries. With big companies such as Tesla and Google focused on developing automation, Applied Intuition has the scope to provide the software that makes it a reality. The company’s suite of simulation, validation, and drive log management software aids in the more efficient deployment of autonomous vehicles, with companies such as Toyota, Nissan, and General Motors relying on its solutions. As the autonomous vehicles market accelerates, Applied Intuition is well set for growth, especially as it continues to expand its capabilities. Notable developments include the acquisitions of CarSim, Scenebox and Embark Trucks, as well as partnerships with AMBA and Valeo. All these efforts seek to bolster the company's offering towards supporting the faster and safer deployment of AVs, whilst a $600 million Series F round awarded in 2025 will go towards its next phase of product development, alongside key hires across its product team.
You'll be working on
- As a Product Designer specializing in developer tools, you will be instrumental in shaping the user experience of sophisticated software platforms critical to autonomy as well as national security
- You will work on products that enable the development, testing, and deployment of advanced autonomous systems and command and control applications for both commercial and defense customers
- This role will be at the critical intersection of autonomy, hardware, and software
- It requires a unique blend of design expertise, an understanding of complex operational environments, and the ability to translate intricate technical requirements into intuitive and highly effective user interfaces
- You will collaborate closely with enables engineers, product managers, and defense experts to deliver groundbreaking solutions that directly impact mission success
- Part of this role will be advocating for testing and research methodologies to prove the products meet user needs
- Lead the end-to-end design process from concept to launch, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and visual design
- Translate complex operational requirements and technical constraints into elegant, user-centric design solutions
- Develop high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate design ideas and gather feedback
- Conduct user research with both commercial and defense personnel to deeply understand their workflows, pain points, and operational needs in mission-critical environments
- Work iteratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and defense subject matter experts, to refine designs
- Contribute to and maintain a consistent design system that ensures usability and scalability across multiple products
- Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring that products are intuitive, efficient, and reliable under demanding conditions
We're looking for
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to diverse audiences
- Experience establishing, running and collating user research
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma)
- 4+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or similar role focused on complex software applications
- Experience working on automotive products, video game UX or similar interactive, real-time simulation interfaces, demonstrating an ability to design engaging and highly responsive user experiences with complex input schemes and visual feedback
- A strong portfolio showcasing a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design in a range of form factors, including desktop and mobile
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and technically demanding environment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
- 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
- Active U.S. Government security clearance
- Knowledge of military operations, doctrines, or specific defense technologies
- Experience with 3D visualization, geospatial data, or real-time data display