Senior Simulation Software Engineer – AD/ADAS

Woven Planet

Senior Simulation Engineer at Woven by Toyota focused on developing simulation software for AD/ADAS. Designing and integrating core technologies for autonomous driving and assisted driving applications.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and extend our next generation core simulation technologies (e.g. world engine, interfaces, scheduler, agent frameworks).
Drive the integration of core simulation technologies into solutions or workflows, ensuring end user requirements are met.
Analyze simulation results to identify gaps between simulated and real-world performance. Prioritize improvements in the core simulation and integration software.
Partner with ADAS autonomy, integration, and release teams to improve validation of ADAS software.
Help set the team roadmap to support the growing landscape of ADAS customers and data sources.
Demonstrate good design practices; alignment with stakeholders before, during, and after implementation is essential.
Propose and advocate for modern technologies and methodologies that can drive innovation and performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred.
5+ years of relevant work experience.
Proven track record crafting well-designed, impactful solutions within allotted time and resource constraints.
Strong programming skills in Rust or C++.
Strong programming skills in Python.
Ability to think, design, and code for both the user’s and simulator developer’s perspectives.
An infectious self-driven passion for solving complex problems while learning new techniques and technologies!

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
A rewarding 401k program
Flexible vacation policy
Family planning and care benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

RustC++Pythonsimulation technologiescore simulation softwareintegration softwaredesign practicesADAS software validationproblem solvingsoftware development

Soft Skills

self-drivenpassion for learningstakeholder alignmentanalytical thinkingdesign perspectiveuser perspectiveinnovation advocacyteam collaborationroadmap planningimpactful solution crafting

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree