Staff Software Engineer (Simulation)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Simulation) (autonomous vehicles): Building cloud-based simulation tools and virtual testing infrastructure for autonomous trucks with an accent on large-scale parallel execution, data replay, and verification and validation. Focus on defining simulation architecture, developing complex test scenarios, troubleshooting the full software stack, and guiding engineers across autonomy and verification teams.

Location: Remote within the United States; listed locations include Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Blacksburg, Virginia.

Salary: $186,200–$223,400 per year, plus bonus and stock options.

Company

hirify.global develops software for automated trucks and autonomous vehicle technology as part of the Daimler family.

What you will do

• Define, build, and support virtual testing environments for autonomous trucks using data replay and simulated driving scenarios.
• Set technical direction and make architecture decisions for simulation-based testing infrastructure.
• Develop test scenarios, execute simulation and replay-based test plans, and analyze test event logs.
• Guide the adoption of simulation tools, support virtual driver testing, and identify requirements for new testing infrastructure and sensor simulations.
• Coordinate simulation priorities across verification, model delivery, and autonomy teams while reporting technical risks to product and quality management.
• Mentor engineers, including senior individual contributors, and improve simulation-based testing practices.

Requirements

• Required experience: 10+ years with a bachelor's degree, 7+ years with a master's degree, or 5+ years with a PhD in a relevant technical field.
• Deep understanding of simulation-based testing, including recompute simulation, and strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Extensive experience developing test scenarios and debugging complex software issues.
• Experience with Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation and testing.
• Ability to lead virtual testing events, troubleshoot the complete software stack, and resolve technical risks.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing engineers.

Nice to have

• Programming experience with C++ and Python.
• Experience with ROS, test-driven development, and test framework architectures.
• Knowledge of system-level troubleshooting, fault isolation, Kanban, Scrum, or Scaled Agile development.
• Experience leading multiple simulation or verification and validation initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, energetic, and team-focused work environment.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
• Flexible scheduling and generous paid vacation available immediately after the start date.
• Company-wide holiday office closures, AD&D insurance, and life insurance.

Hiring process

• Applications reference Job ID R-102930.
• Compensation may also include sign-on payments, relocation support, and other position-dependent benefits.