Staff Software Engineer, Simulation

Cruise is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Simulation Test group, which delivers products that accelerate autonomous vehicle development, validation, and deployment. In this role, you will implement scalable testing pipelines for AV Behavior development and validation, delivering precise and reliable testing products built on industry-leading autonomous vehicle simulation frameworks. You'll work closely with stakeholders across multiple disciplines to ensure simulation testing provides clear signals on AV behavior.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating cross-functional expansion testing activities while navigating the organizational complexities of a remote workforce
• Leading the design and implementation of automated testing pipelines
• Working closely with partner teams to extract and interpret testing signals used for operational road readiness decisions
• Communicating progress and results clearly and concisely with leadership
• Maintaining high technical standards for code quality through architectural design and code reviews

Requirements:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience (including tech leadership in complex spaces, driving technical design and execution cross-collaboratively)
• 5+ years experience coding Python and/or C++
• 4+ years experience in test framework development, scale simulation test creation and management, or implementation/analysis of metrics for extracting test signals
• Familiarity with column-oriented databases/data warehouses and dashboarding systems
• Strong collaboration skills in a remote workplace
• Passion for safe, fully-electric, self-driving technology

Cruise offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, mental health benefits, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, fertility benefits, and more. The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

This role is part of Cruise's mission to reshape cities, save lives, and restore freedom of movement through advanced self-driving technology. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the world through revolutionary work in autonomous vehicles, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.