Simulation Software Engineer for Autonomous Driving

Botauto; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Botauto is building the next generation of autonomous trucking technology in Houston, TX. We are seeking an early-career Software Engineer to join our Simulation team and help develop simulation infrastructure and tools for AV software validation.

You will write clean C++ and Python, collaborate with Perception, Prediction, Planning, and Controls teams, and grow through code reviews, formal testing, and hands-on exploration of modern simulation platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Robotics/EE.
• Strong C++ (C++17) skills and algorithmic fundamentals.
• Familiar with Linux development and OO design.
• Multithreading, debugging, and software design principles.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication abilities.
• Passion for robotics, simulation or autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation features and infrastructure under guidance of senior engineers.
• Build components for simulation workflows and testing pipelines.
• Develop tools for Perception, Prediction, Planning, and Controls teams.
• Contribute to reliability, usability, and performance improvements.

Skills

C++17

Python

Linux

Multithreading

Data structures

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Robotics/EE

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Docker

Git

CARLA/Unreal/Gazebo

Unreal Engine

Job description

Botauto is building the next generation of autonomous trucking technology in Houston, TX. We are seeking an early-career Software Engineer to join our Simulation team and help develop simulation infrastructure and tools for AV software validation.

You will write clean C++ and Python, collaborate with Perception, Prediction, Planning, and Controls teams, and grow through code reviews, formal testing, and hands-on exploration of modern simulation platforms.