Software Engineer, Scenario Evaluation, Optimus Simulation
About The Position
As a Software Engineer for the Optimus Simulation team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining the Optimus Bot validation process on the path to operational autonomy. You will work very closely with the team to drive validation of new and existing features and be responsible for creating test scenarios. You will also be building scenario creation and scenario reporting tools that streamline this process. Additionally, you will help the Simulation team provide high reliability and scalability through testing and automation. The Optimus Simulation team's goal is to recreate the real world to provide a comprehensive playground for Optimus. The team builds a robust and accurate simulation with physics, photorealistic rendering, and intelligent actors to allow thorough testing and accelerated development.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, with practical software engineering experience
- 3+ years Software Development experience, preferably in video game gameplay systems or closed-loop evaluation systems
- 2+ years of HIL, SIL, or closed-loop evaluation experience
- Strong Python and C++ skills
- Experience troubleshooting on both software and hardware level
- Experience solving difficult QA problems (scalability, reliability, reporting, parallelization)
- Experience in designing automation frameworks and developing test automation software
- Excellent communication skills and very detail oriented
Responsibilities
- Develop software and tools to engineer and author high-value Simulation Scenarios
- Perform functional, stress, integration, and performance tests on multiple levels within the system including vehicle software simulation, hardware-in-the-loop automation
- Develop tooling and automation to improve the efficiency of validating the simulator
- Identify effective test strategies for new and existing features and craft test plans accordingly
- Analyze issues detected during our tests or reported by others and work closely with Simulation/Autopilot Developers to fix issues and validate software changes
- Find software bugs through manual testing, automated scripting, and report investigation
Benefits
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
