{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9a8af4048cf3e3ca5d2b7a70","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9a8af4048cf3e3ca5d2b7a70","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9a8af4048cf3e3ca5d2b7a70","title":"Senior Software Engineer, Simulation Systems","description":"Senior Software Engineer, Simulation SystemsHouston, TX or San Francisco Bay AreaAbout the RoleWe are building the next generation of autonomous trucking technology to make freight transportation safer, more efficient, and more scalable.Our Simulation team develops the virtual environments, testing infrastructure, and AI-driven simulation systems that enable rapid development and validation of autonomous driving software. We leverage large-scale simulation, synthetic data generation, reinforcement learning environments, and emerging world-model technologies to accelerate autonomy development.We are seeking a software engineer with strong C++ expertise and a passion for building scalable simulation systems. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of autonomous driving, simulation, robotics, and AI.Build Autonomous Driving Simulation SystemsDesign and develop high-performance simulation infrastructure for autonomous vehicle development and validationBuild scalable systems for scenario generation, simulation execution, and evaluationDevelop simulation tooling used by Perception, Prediction, Planning, and Controls teamsImprove simulation realism, scalability, and operational efficiencyCollaborate across teams to support testing, validation, and development workflowsDevelop AI-Driven Simulation CapabilitiesBuild infrastructure supporting reinforcement learning and closed-loop evaluation workflowsDevelop systems for synthetic data generation and automated scenario creationCollaborate with ML engineers and researchers to integrate learned models into simulation environmentsExplore emerging approaches in world modeling, agent simulation, and Physical AIEngineering ExcellenceWrite production-quality C++ and Python codeParticipate in architecture and technical design discussionsBuild reliable, maintainable, and well-tested systemsContribute to code reviews and engineering best practicesCreate clear technical documentation for systems and toolsRequired QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field3+ years of professional software development experienceStrong expertise in modern C++ (C++17 or newer preferred)Experience designing and developing production software systemsStrong understanding of:Multithreading and concurrencyMemory managementPerformance optimizationSoftware architecture and system designExperience working with simulation, robotics, gaming, or autonomous systemsPreferred QualificationsExperience with simulation platforms such as:CARLAIsaac SimUnreal EngineFamiliarity with reinforcement learning concepts and workflowsExperience with agent-based simulation or closed-loop simulation systemsExperience building synthetic data generation pipelinesExperience with ROS or ROS2Experience with cloud-native infrastructure such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or GCPFamiliarity with machine learning infrastructure and large-scale data processing systemsNice to HaveExperience in autonomous driving or robotics applicationsExperience with multi-agent simulation systemsFamiliarity with world models, generative simulation, or Physical AI technologiesExperience with sensor simulation, including camera, lidar, or radarExperience with physics engines and real-time systemsExperience with CUDA, OpenGL, Vulkan, or graphics programmingWhat We're Looking ForStrong software engineering fundamentalsSystems-thinking mindset and attention to detailCuriosity about simulation, AI, robotics, and autonomous systemsAbility to work across simulation, infrastructure, and machine learning domainsComfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving technical challengesPassion for building the next generation of intelligent simulation platforms","company":"Bot Auto","rawCompany":"bot auto","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-26T03:03:14.254Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Software Engineer, Simulation Systems","description":"Senior Software Engineer, Simulation SystemsHouston, TX or San Francisco Bay AreaAbout the RoleWe are building the next generation of autonomous trucking technology to make freight transportation safer, more efficient, and more scalable.Our Simulation team develops the virtual environments, testing infrastructure, and AI-driven simulation systems that enable rapid development and validation of autonomous driving software. 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