Senior / Staff Software Systems Engineer - Simulation Evaluation & Validation

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Define and implement metrics to measure the accuracy of simulated sensors, agents, and virtual environments.
• Drive consensus on validation methodologies with cross-functional teams in Autonomy, Safety, and Simulation.
• Develop robust evaluation strategies for simulator fidelity, mine datasets, and lead their implementation in large-scale evaluation pipelines.
• Write design proposals and drive execution while proactively communicating risks to partner teams.

Job requirements

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative evaluation, autonomous robotics, or sensor data analysis (lidar, camera, radar)
• Proficiency in Python and data analysis (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SQL), with a strong foundation in data visualization
• Working knowledge of applied statistical methods (e.g., histograms, probability distributions, simple hypothesis testing)
• Strong communication skills and thrives in dynamic environments by proactively seeking clarity
• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
• Experience with autonomous vehicle software stack (e.g., Perception, Prediction, Planning)
• Experience implementing large-scale evaluation pipelines
• Experience using applied statistics for system validation (e.g., confidence intervals, p-values)