Staff Software Engineer (AV Simulation)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (AV Simulation): Architecting and optimizing large-scale simulation testing pipelines for AV behavior development with an accent on AI-powered automation and scalable frameworks. Focus on automating test creation, analysis, and reporting to increase the safety and velocity of AV software development.

Location: Must be based in the USA (Remote or Hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA)

Salary: $157,100 - $246,500

Company

A global automotive leader working towards a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of automated, scalable AV simulation testing pipelines and frameworks.
• Build and maintain extensible shared libraries for test creation, data collection, and performance monitoring.
• Influence technical roadmaps and partner cross-functionally to integrate new simulation technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers on software best practices.
• Integrate AI tools (e.g., code assistants, automated test generation) to boost productivity and innovation.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing scalable software solutions using Python in a production environment.
• Proven experience in test framework development and large-scale simulation test management.
• Experience integrating AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor).
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with AV or robotics simulation frameworks.
• Familiarity with SQL, time-series data analysis, and dashboarding (Looker, Streamlit).
• Knowledge of ROS, data orchestration tools (Airflow, DBT), and visualization libraries.
• Experience with computational geometry or machine learning.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health programs including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA.
• Retirement savings plan, sickness, and accident benefits.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance programs.
• Company vehicle evaluation program for eligible employees.
• Inclusive work environment committed to non-discrimination and belonging.