Software Engineer

Simulation

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Locations

Remote

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

AWS

Docker

C/C++/C#

Linux/Unix

Python

Requirements

Experience with modern C++ and Python
Experience with Docker
Experience with Linux and command-line interface
Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines and software life cycle
Proven capability in software debugging
Understanding and decision making capability of modern software/hardware/system testing methods
BS or MS in Engineering or Computer Science or a similar discipline
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Sterling references
2 or more years of experience testing robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, or other automotive products in simulation, bench and/or real-world environments
Expertise in dockerization, deployment, and testing software at scale
Experience developing in a ROS environment
Experience with interacting with and manipulating remote compute resources
Experience with simulated vehicle kinematics and dynamics
Experience with sensor simulation
Experience with existing simulation tools or development of custom simulation tools
Experience with the AWS cloud ecosystem
Experience with architecture and automation of user-facing software development tools

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain simulation software to ensure the Outrider software stack is robust and meets technical objectives
Translate system requirements into simulation tools, scenarios, and pass/fail criteria
Integrate CI pipeline capabilities into the software development process to test product baseline and functionality
Solicit open feedback for how the team and simulation tools can improve
Effectively communicate test progress, product performance, and issues found to the larger Engineering organization
Triage CI pipeline outputs and collaborate with the larger Engineering organization to implement fixes and improvements
Work with 3rd parties to implement meaningful and cost saving tools
Monitor cloud costs and cost savings achieved by use of simulation tools
Evangelize the use of simulation and other automated development and test tools

The company

Outrider is a software company that is automating distribution yards with electric, self-driving trucks. Our system eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive while it improves safety and efficiency. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation. We are a private company founded in 2018 and backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and other top-tier investors. Our customers are Fortune 200 companies and our autonomous trucks are already running in distribution yards. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai

The Role

The Simulation Software Engineer will report to the Lead Simulation Engineer and will be responsible for developing and maintaining the local and cloud instances of simulation software used to develop, exercise, and test the Outrider software stack.

This position plays an essential role in helping deliver a safety-critical system for industrial automation. The ideal candidate will embrace our goal to drive zero-emission, self-driving vehicle adoption, and help us realize our potential to define, build, and lead a new category of robotic automation for the enterprise.

Duties & Key Objectives

Design, develop, and maintain simulation software to ensure the Outrider software stack is robust and meets technical objectives
Translate system requirements into simulation tools, scenarios, and pass/fail criteria
Integrate CI pipeline capabilities into the software development process to test product baseline and functionality
Solicit open feedback for how the team and simulation tools can improve
Effectively communicate test progress, product performance, and issues found to the larger Engineering organization
Triage CI pipeline outputs and collaborate with the larger Engineering organization to implement fixes and improvements
Work with 3rd parties to implement meaningful and cost saving tools
Monitor cloud costs and cost savings achieved by use of simulation tools
Evangelize the use of simulation and other automated development and test tools

Required Qualifications

Experience with modern C++ and Python
Experience with Docker
Experience with Linux and command-line interface
Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines and software life cycle
Proven capability in software debugging
Understanding and decision making capability of modern software/hardware/system testing methods
BS or MS in Engineering or Computer Science or a similar discipline
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Sterling references

Ideal Qualifications

2 or more years of experience testing robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, or other automotive products in simulation, bench and/or real-world environments.
Expertise in dockerization, deployment, and testing software at scale
Experience developing in a ROS environment
Experience with interacting with and manipulating remote compute resources
Experience with simulated vehicle kinematics and dynamics
Experience with sensor simulation
Experience with existing simulation tools or development of custom simulation tools
Experience with the AWS cloud ecosystem
Experience with architecture and automation of user-facing software development tools

At Outrider, we believe in cultivating an environment where there is diversity of perspectives, experiences, and knowledge with the expectation that we thrive in an inclusive environment. Outrider is committed to a workforce where everyone’s opportunities are limitless regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any others that are protected by law.

To protect yourself against the increasing number of recruiting scams, please make sure that you are communicating with Outrider Technologies, Inc. or one of its employees. The only way to communicate with us is through our corporate website at www.outrider.ai, through corporate emails utilizing our domain name of @outrider.ai, and through our job board at jobs.lever.co/outrider. Be vigilant when checking domains because imitators often make very small changes to trick the eye. Additionally, please know that Outrider does not use text messaging or public messaging platforms, such as Telegram or Whatsapp, to communicate with candidates and Outrider will never ask an employment candidate for financial information or for payment of any kind.

51-200 employees

Website

Autonomous yard operations