Software Engineer, Simulation

Plus

Software Engineer developing simulation capabilities for autonomous trucks at PlusAI. Collaborating on testing, prototyping, and validation of self-driving software stack.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design scalable ML workflows for generating AV scenarios
Contribute to tooling for migrating scenario creation to AI-based scenario understanding and validation
Own the development and upkeep of the simulation framework
Collaborate directly with internal customers and partner teams to provide solutions for test creation workflows
Create and extend software for behavior, pathfinding, collision detection, vehicle control, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS or higher degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
Good development skills in modern C++ and Python
Proficiency in ML libraries and experience in transformer and diffusion architectures
Basic understanding of generative models
2+ years of Industry experience in ML and C++ software (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Catered free lunch
Unlimited snacks and beverages
Highly competitive salary and benefits package
401(k) plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Pythonmachine learningML librariestransformer architecturesdiffusion architecturesgenerative modelssimulation frameworkbehavior modelingcollision detection

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

MS in Computer ScienceMS in Machine Learning