Senior Software Engineer - Simulation Infrastructure

About the role

The Virtual Test Ecosystem (VTE) team is responsible for implementing the tooling used by Latitude to perform simulations and resimulations. This includes backend C++ simulation/resimulation frameworks and Python-based tooling to run these at large scale in the cloud.

Responsibilities

• Implement the parser code which takes a definition of a sim scenario, parses it, and plumbs it through so that the backend simulation engine can execute the desired scenario (placing actors in desired locations, coordinating interactions between the actors and AV, etc.)
• Work closely with the autonomy developers and scenario creation team to understand new requirements, determine the best way to express those in the scenario definition, then implement it.
• Discuss pain points with simulation users and propose/implement solutions.
• Implement mechanisms for allowing key scenario parameters to express a range of values which are then sampled efficiently.
• Provide support related to other backend sim infrastructure updates (how messages flow through the system, how we interact with vehicle logs and maps, etc.).
• Enable users to create a rich set of scenarios which validate the safety and comfort of our AV, then run it in a highly scalable cloud environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or PhD)
• Expertise in modern C++ (C++17)
• Self-driven to write code that’s efficient, well-tested, well-documented, and conforms to our style guide
• 3+ years’ experience with developing complex parsing software
• Strong communication skills and desire to partner with internal and external team members

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Python experience for day-to-day automation tasks, knowledge of entity component systems and event-driven architecture

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with available employer match
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave
• Unlimited vacation
• 15 paid holidays
• Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations
• Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Adoption/Surrogacy support program
• Backup child and elder care program
• Professional development reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
• Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives

Pay

The expected base salary range for this full-time position in California is $179,200 - $268,800 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.

Schedule

Full-time position.