Staff Simulation and SW Integration Engineer

Lucid Motors

4 months ago

Newark, CA, USA

Staff+

Base Salary

$172k - $251k/yr

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and scale a state-of-the-art simulation system for ADAS/AD validation.
Develop validation workflows for different parts of the simulation system.
Implement scenario authoring tools and simulation APIs that integrate with autonomy software.
Develop distributed, cloud-native simulation workflows using Docker and Kubernetes.
Manage simulation data pipelines for large-scale scenario generation and results aggregation.
Interface and integrate the simulation system with the AD software stack.
Build robust adapters and middleware connections across diverse environments.
Triage and debug integration issues across simulation and infrastructure layers.
Define and implement KPIs and validation frameworks for automated evaluation of ADAS/AD features.
Partner with engineers to gather requirements and influence system design.
Mentor junior engineers and set best practices for simulation software integration.

Strong software engineering background with expertise in modern C++ and Python.
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Proven experience building and integrating simulation systems for ADAS/AD.
Familiarity with scenario description standards and data interchange formats.
Deep understanding of simulation subsystems and core engine components.
Hands-on experience with middleware and communication frameworks.
Strong debugging and integration skills across complex distributed systems.
Familiarity with automotive simulators like CARLA and CarMaker.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
5+ years of experience in simulation, software integration, or autonomous systems development.

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