Lead Autonomous Driving Simulation Engineer

AIDOPTATION; Sint-Truiden; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AIDOPTATION is seeking an experienced engineer in Sint-Truiden, Belgium, to lead the development of simulation infrastructure for autonomous driving. This role requires expertise in VI-grade software and strong programming skills in Python and C++. A suitable candidate will have a robust understanding of simulation fundamentals and be familiar with robotics simulation workflows.

The outcomes aimed for include improved engineering velocity and production readiness through a high-quality digital twin and evaluation pipeline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience for MSc or 3+ years for PhD.
• Solid programming skills in Python and C++.
• Experience with robotics or AV simulation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of simulation infrastructure for autonomy and control systems.
• Ensure the simulation stack is technically rigorous and dependable.
• Drive model fidelity in critical areas affecting vehicle behavior.

Skills

Simulation fundamentals

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

VI-grade software

Robotics simulation workflows

Linux proficiency

Fluent English

Education

MSc or PhD in Mechanical, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

VI-CarRealTime

VI-Drivesim

VI-Worldsim

Job description

AIDOPTATION is seeking an experienced engineer in Sint-Truiden, Belgium, to lead the development of simulation infrastructure for autonomous driving. This role requires expertise in VI-grade software and strong programming skills in Python and C++. A suitable candidate will have a robust understanding of simulation fundamentals and be familiar with robotics simulation workflows.

The outcomes aimed for include improved engineering velocity and production readiness through a high-quality digital twin and evaluation pipeline.