Software Engineer (Backend), Simulation Core

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

Job summary

Tensor is seeking a Software Engineer for the Simulation team in San Jose, CA to design and implement toolchains, services, and frameworks for autonomous vehicle simulation.

You will work across C++, Node.js, Shell, and Python, contributing to scalable simulation platforms, collaborating with frontend and backend engineers, and ensuring safety and performance in a dynamic digital world.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years in architecture design for scalable systems.
• Proficiency in C++, Node.js, Shell, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop simulation tools, services, and frameworks.
• Develop core simulation platforms with scalability, flexibility, stability, and performance.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend teams for integration and functionality of simulation services.
• Identify issues, define and develop new features, and address simulation bottlenecks.
• Build, setup and maintain simulation cloud services for reliability and scalability.

Skills

Software development

Architecture design

C++

Node.js

Shell

Python

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Tensor is an American Physical AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower people. 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

• Design and develop tool, service, algorithm, framework, module of simulation in C++, Node.js, Shell, Python or other modern languages.
• Design and develop the platform of simulation core services with high standards of scalability, flexibility, stability, and performance.
• Work closely with other frontend and backend engineering team to ensure seamless integration and functionality of simulation services.
• Work closely with simulation users to identify issue, define and develop new features, build effective solutions to address simulation bottlenecks.
• Build, setup and maintain simulation cloud services for all team members, ensuring reliability and scalability.

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
• Extensive experience in programming with at least one of these software programming languages: C++, Node.js, Shell, and Python

Preferences

• 3+ years of experience in full software development life cycle, encompassing 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.