Engineering Manager - Simulation and Verification

Plus 2

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks &

Highly competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

PlusAI in Silicon Valley is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Simulation & Verification team to lead the development and scaling of our autonomous driving simulation platform. You will orchestrate infrastructure, tools, and workflows for safe, efficient virtual testing of autonomous trucks.

This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure engineering, robotics simulation, and data analytics, enabling our AV roadmap and cross-functional collaboration with Planning, Perception, Control

Qualifications

5+ years in software engineering with 2+ years in engineering management.
Proven experience in autonomous driving, robotics, or complex system simulation.
Proficiency with simulation tools (Carla, Unreal Engine, or custom simulator).
Deep experience with backend technologies (Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL) and frontend frameworks (React, Vite).
Strong cloud-based development (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD orchestration (Jenkins).
Data pipelines handling high-volume simulation data, ingestion, storage, and visualization.
Excellent communication to bridge engineering needs and stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities

Platform Leadership: Drive the evolution of the simulation platform for higher throughput, metrics, and scaling.
Team Development: Lead software engineers and validation engineers, mentor staff, hire and foster excellence.
Simulation Strategy: Develop advanced simulation capabilities including high-fidelity sensor simulation and synthetic scenario generation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Planning, Perception, Control, and Safety to integrate results across the lifecycle.
Infrastructure Excellence: Optimize CI/CD workflows and manage resources for regression testing and on-demand experiments.
Process & Quality: Implement rigorous quality workflows for scenario management and benchmark systems.

Skills

Autonomous driving

Robotics simulation

Team leadership

Backend development

Frontend development

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

React

Vite

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Jenkins

Data pipelines

Sensor simulation

Digital twin

Tools

Carla

Unreal Engine

Custom simulator

Job description

PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP’s Scania, MAN, and International brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV are working with Plus to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. If you’re ready to make a huge impact and drive the future of autonomy, Plus is looking for talented individuals to join its fast-growing teams.

Role Overview

As an Engineering Manager for the Simulation & Verification team at Plus.ai, you will lead the development and scaling of our autonomous driving simulation platform. You will be responsible for orchestrating the infrastructure, tools, and workflows that allow our autonomous trucks to be tested safely and efficiently in virtual environments. This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure engineering, robotics simulation, and data analytics, directly enabling our AV roadmap.

Responsibilities

Platform Leadership
Drive the evolution of our simulation platform to support increased scenario throughput, metrics, and scaling.
Team Development
Lead a team of high-performing software engineers and software validation and verification engineers focused on simulation infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, data verification tools, and scenario creation. You will be responsible for hiring, mentoring, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Simulation Strategy
Oversee the development of advanced simulation capabilities, including high-fidelity sensor simulation, closed-loop replay of fleet data, and synthetic scenario generation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Planning, Perception, Control, and Safety teams to integrate simulation results into the development lifecycle. Ensure tools and dashboards meet the needs of stakeholders across the organization.
Infrastructure Excellence
Optimize CI/CD workflows to ensure fast, reliable testing. Manage resource allocation to balance high-volume regression testing with on-demand experiment needs.
Process & Quality
Implement rigorous quality control workflows for scenario management. Standardize metrics and benchmark systems to track simulation performance, coverage, and mileage.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years in software engineering, with at least 2+ years in an engineering management role.
Technical Domain Expertise
Proven experience in autonomous driving, robotics, or complex system simulation. Proficiency in simulation tools (Carla, Unreal Engine, or custom simulator development).
Core Engineering Skills
Deep experience with modern backend technologies (Python, FastAPI, Postgresql) and frontend frameworks (React, Vite).
Infrastructure Knowledge
Strong understanding of cloud-based development environments (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD orchestration (Jenkins).
Data-Driven
Demonstrated ability to build data pipelines that handle high-volume simulation data, including ingestion, storage, and visualization.
Communication
Ability to bridge the gap between complex engineering needs and stakeholder requirements.

Additional Experience

Experience with sensor simulation (Lidar/Radar/Camera) and digital twin technologies.
Familiarity with data-driven testing frameworks and large-scale data processing (bag replay, event processing).
Experience in hiring and scaling engineering teams in a fast-paced R&D environment.

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