Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Simulation Core

Tensor Auto; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tensor is building advanced simulation tools for autonomous vehicles. The Simulation team focuses on developing behavior models, scalable engines, and test-science for safe, realistic vehicle simulations.

You will collaborate across frontend and backend engineers to deliver integrated simulation services and tools. We seek 3+ years in software development, with expertise in C++ and Python, plus strong architecture and ADS-simulation experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience (including internships).
• 2+ years designing architectures (patterns, reliability, scaling).
• 2+ years of simulation modeling development in ADS-related industry (behavior/traffic/kinematic).
• Experience programming in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Model, design and develop behavior simulation software with high realism for various traffic participants.
• Design and develop a scalable, flexible simulation framework and engine.
• Create metrics to evaluate and ensure simulation behavior matches real world.
• Develop a UI, a module-definition language, and a data schema for test scenarios.
• Develop virtual components to integrate with AI modules.
• Collaborate with frontend, backend and modeling engineers to ensure services work together.
• Work with simulation users to identify issues, define features and address bottlenecks.

Skills

C++

Python

Software design

Education

Master's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Job description

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle - fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence - a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We're forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

Join our Simulation team, where we build the powerful virtual tools that bring autonomous vehicles to life. From development and training to testing and validation, our advanced simulation platforms empower teams to push boundaries, innovate faster, and ensure the highest levels of safety and performance—all within a dynamic digital world. Join our Simulation team and be at the forefront of innovation in autonomous vehicles!

Our Simulation team is built on collaboration, mentorship, and a shared passion for innovation. With a long-term focus on advancing simulation systems for autonomous vehicles, the team brings together engineers from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where knowledge is openly shared, and mentorship is a core value. You'll work alongside talented teammates who are dedicated to building a comprehensive simulation platform and tackling complex challenges together. Join us, and grow your skills while contributing to groundbreaking solutions in autonomous vehicle technology.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k-$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
• Singapore
• Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

• Model, design and develop behavior simulation software with high realistic standard for different traffic participants, such as pedestrians, bicycles, vehicles, trucks, and trains.
• Design and develop a scalable and flexible simulation framework and engine that can host and manage different modeling modules.
• Design and develop metrics to evaluate and ensure simulation behavior as real world.
• Design and develop a user interface, a language for module definition, and a data schema to define test scenarios.
• Design and develop virtual components to adapt with different AI modules.
• Work closely with other frontend, backend and modeling engineer to ensure simulation services work together as expected.
• Work closely with simulation users to locate issue, define feature, build codes to address simulation bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development experience, including internship
• 2+ years of experience in architecture design (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• 2+ years of simulation modeling development experience in ADS related industry and focus on behavior simulation, driving simulation, traffic simulation or kinematic simulation
• Experience in programming with at least one software programming language, including C++ and Python

Preferences

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Master's degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.