Senior Simulation Architect for Autonomous Truck Software

Socket.dev; Michigan; On-site; USD 186,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

401K match

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Torc is seeking an experienced engineer to own the architecture for scalable vehicle modeling and simulation. You will develop high-fidelity dynamics models and drive validation metrics to support safety claims, while scaling robust testing and closed-loop evaluation frameworks.

The role requires deep C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, CMake, and Linux proficiency, plus a track record in autonomous vehicle simulation and cross-functional leadership. Competitive US pay range applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years of relevant experience; or Master's 7+ years; or PhD 3+ years.
• Deep proficiency in C++ (primary), Python for tooling, ROS/ROS2, CMake, and Linux.
• Strong background in physics-based modeling of ground vehicles, including dynamics and tire models.
• Experience defining statistical validation metrics and robustness testing frameworks.
• Experience with unit, integration, and regression testing, automated validation pipelines, and simulations at scale.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the technical architecture for scalable vehicle modeling and simulation across vehicle types and fleets.
• Develop high-fidelity truck and vehicle dynamics models spanning nominal, off-nominal, and failure modes.
• Define and drive statistical validation metrics to support safety case claims.
• Design and scale robustness testing frameworks for autonomy software and RL training.
• Lead simulation platforms for closed-loop evaluation pipelines at scale and oversee cross-org architectural decisions.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

Linux

CMake

Physics-based vehicle modeling

System integration

Data-driven testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Master's Degree in the above fields

PhD in the above fields

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Job description

Torc is seeking an experienced engineer to own the architecture for scalable vehicle modeling and simulation. You will develop high-fidelity dynamics models and drive validation metrics to support safety claims, while scaling robust testing and closed-loop evaluation frameworks.

The role requires deep C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, CMake, and Linux proficiency, plus a track record in autonomous vehicle simulation and cross-functional leadership. Competitive US pay range applies.