Senior Software Engineer, Simulation Engine

RTL2 Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 226,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Israelvcforum in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a software engineer to develop simulation frameworks that validate autonomous driving technology. You will work closely with engineers to enhance simulation environments and drive collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field, possess strong skills in C++ and Python, and have a passion for self-driving technology. The position offers competitive compensation and a variety of health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with building or extending AV/Robotic simulation.
• Experience with reinforcement learning, gym environment, or LLM.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of simulation frameworks for validation of the autonomy stack.
• Collaborate across large engineering organizations.
• Contribute to reinforcement learning model training.

Skills

C++

Python

Collaboration

Understanding of simulation frameworks

Passion for self-driving technology

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

PhysX

Job description

Job Description

The Simulation group is solving one of self-driving’s most difficult problems: evaluating the performance of the autonomous driving software stack before it reaches public roads.

As a software engineer on the Simulation Engine team, you will drive the development of our simulation frameworks that enable high‑fidelity and high‑performance validation of the autonomy stack, as well as the gym environment for reinforcement learning model training. We are looking for an engineer passionate about providing the best developer experience and who can effectively drive collaborations across large engineering organizations. This role will lead you to learn the ins and outs of our autonomous driving software stack, simulation frameworks, and RL model training.

Required Skills

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning or equivalent experience
• 5+ years relevant industry experience
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Clear track record of effective collaboration with customers and continuous delivery of quality results in a hybrid or remote workplace. Comfortable collaborating across large engineering organizations.
• Passion for safe, fully‑electric, self‑driving technology and its impact on the world

Desired Skills

• Experience with building or extending AV/Robotic simulation
• Experience working on game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or PhysX.
• Experience with reinforcement learning, gym environment, or LLM.
• Strong programming skills in modern C++ and Object‑oriented Design.

Compensation

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $148,000 - $226,200. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Potential commissions, if applicable.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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