Simulation Software Engineer

General Motors

full-time

Posted on: 3/3/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

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About the role

Develop and maintain simulation environments using Unity, Unreal Engine, or NVIDIA Isaac Sim
Build high-performance 3D simulation modules (rendering, physics, spatial indexing) for scalable, real-time execution and integrate them with platform services
Integrate physics sensors and perception modules into simulation
Develop asset pipelines and tooling for ingesting, transforming, and optimizing complex 3D assets (e.g., USD, glTF) and scene graphs for real-time use
Collaborate with robotics engineers and software developers to integrate simulation with automation pipelines
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in simulation frameworks
Document workflows, tools, and best practices to enable cross-team adoption

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Robotics, or a related field
3+ years of software engineering experience, including 3D simulation development or game engine programming
Experience in at least one of: Unity3D, Unreal Engine, or NVIDIA Isaac Sim, with a willingness to learn others
Proven experience productizing 3D software systems (e.g., rendering pipelines, physics, simulations, or digital twins)
Strong skills in NPC programming and behavior scripting
Proficiency in C#, C++, or Python, with strong foundations in computer graphics and linear algebra
Solid CI/CD, version control (Git), and agile development practices

Benefits

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

3D simulation developmentgame engine programmingC#C++Pythoncomputer graphicslinear algebraNPC programmingbehavior scriptingCI/CD

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Game DevelopmentBachelor’s degree in Robotics