Simulation Software Engineer (Mid-Senior)

Alumni Founders; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Equity

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Revel invites experienced engineers to join a team building a high-performance simulation engine used to validate automation and operator control of critical hardware across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing domains.

You will design, develop, and maintain simulation software, build the infrastructure to configure and execute simulations, collaborate with compiler and frontend teams, and ensure rigorous testing and code quality practices to deliver reliable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Rust.
• Proficiency in modern software engineering practices, including testing, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Strong understanding of physics and applied mathematics, including thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, reliable simulation software.
• Develop and maintain the infrastructure used to configure and execute simulations.
• Work with simulation software users to develop new features and models, and to improve user experience.
• Collaborate with compiler engineers, frontend engineers, and product teams to integrate simulation into the broader Revel ecosystem.
• Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, peer reviews, and continuous improvement practices.
• Address complex engineering challenges in simulation, providing innovative, pragmatic solutions.

Skills

C++

Rust

CI/CD

Testing

Physics/Math

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Git

Job description

About Revel

At Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world's most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.

About Revel

At Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world's most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Simulation Software Engineer to join our talented and rapidly growing engineering team. Your expertise will contribute directly to Revel's simulation engine used to validate automation and operator control of high-criticality hardware, enabling unprecedented levels of reliability and performance in hardware testing. You will own complex engineering challenges and drive the quality and direction of our simulation platform.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, reliable simulation software.
• Develop and maintain the infrastructure used to configure and execute simulations.
• Work with simulation software users to develop new features and models, and to improve user experience.
• Collaborate with compiler engineers, frontend engineers, and product teams to integrate simulation into the broader Revel ecosystem.
• Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, peer reviews, and continuous improvement practices.
• Address complex engineering challenges in simulation, providing innovative, pragmatic solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Rust.
• Proficiency in modern software engineering practices, including testing, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Strong understanding of physics and applied mathematics, including thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and/or Python.
• Proficiency in modern web application design and best practices.
• Knowledge of numerical methods, differential equations, and integrators used in physical system simulation and modeling.
• Knowledge of safety-critical or mission-critical software development processes.

Why Revel

• Join a world-class team of engineers with decades of critical software applications experience.
• Work on groundbreaking technology that directly impacts critical infrastructure and high-stakes industries with strong early traction.
• Competitive salary, substantial equity, and significant personal growth opportunities.
• Collaborative, ambitious, and technically challenging environment.

Join us to redefine what's possible in software for hardware.

Benefits

• Health insurance — We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support you and your family.
• 401(k) — Save for your future with our 401(k) plan.
• Equity — All full-time employees receive equity, ensuring that you share in Revel's success and growth.
• Life insurance — Company-paid life insurance gives you and your family peace of mind.
• Parental leave — We offer paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
• Catered lunch — We provide catered lunch five days a week, so you can stay fueled and focused.
• Unlimited PTO — We trust you to take the time you need. Unlimited PTO for all full-time employees.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.