Staff Software Engineer - Simulation
Santa Clara, CA
Engineering – Engineering AGV /
Full-Time /
On-site
About SafeAI
SafeAI sees the future of heavy industry with off-road autonomous vehicles reshaping industries like construction and mining. We are pioneering a new approach to autonomous off-road equipment with AI-powered, vehicle and manufacturer agnostic technology that enables heavy industry operations to retrofit any piece of equipment with autonomous technology. Since 2017, we’ve been steadily establishing a foundation for the future, targeting the most important, heavily used off-road vehicles and industry segments to drive meaningful impacts across safety, productivity and cost reduction. We are now entering an era of massive industry adoption and are excited to be a commanding force in accelerating this movement to transform heavy industry with connected autonomy.
About the Team
As a fast paced, high growth company serving a very important mission, our amazing and talented team is a huge part of bringing this mission to reality. The work that you do at SafeAI will give you a unique perspective on developing and deploying leading edge autonomous technology and solutions, while working with top tier participants in the industry, and across the globe. The leadership team at SafeAI brings a unique blend of autonomous technology and industry specific experience from some of the top companies in the world, such as Google, Apple, Tesla, Continental, Uber, Caterpillar, BHP and Rio Tinto. We are strategically headquartered in Silicon Valley, with team members and office locations established in Perth, Australia, Tokyo, Japan and New Delhi, India that you would collaborate with on a regular basis.
SafeAI is in search of a Staff Software Engineer to spearhead the development of simulation systems and products pivotal for advancing our autonomous driving technology with unwavering confidence. Within our team, you'll tackle numerous novel simulation challenges, employing innovative and creative solutions. Operating within a highly collaborative environment, you'll collaborate closely with teams across the stack, driving initiatives to expedite our journey toward deploying the most robust autonomy system.
Key Responsibilities
· Leverage synthetic techniques to craft scalable solutions that broaden scenario coverage
· Build the simulation framework to seamlessly integrate third-party software with in-house components, enhancing overall runtime efficiency
· Facilitate seamless integration of simulation tools into engineers' daily workflows, embedding them deeply within the autonomy technical stack’s validation
· Empower the entire team to rigorously validate functionalities and ensure safety
· Forge close partnerships with autonomy engineers, cultivating a deep understanding of autonomy mechanisms to formulate optimal solutions
Minimum Qualifications
· B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, software engineering, or related field
· 5+ years of industry experience in software development
· Proficient in modern C++ and Python
· Good sense of systems and data-oriented design
· Understanding of common software performance issues and design tradeoffs
· Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with product, QA, program, etc.
· Have a high standard of technical excellence, maintaining and raising the technical bar for the team
Preferred Qualifications
· Broader knowledge of the autonomy stack (planning, perception, mapping, localization, etc.)
· Hands-on experience building large-scale distributed systems
· Knowledge of linear algebra, computational geometry, or numerical methods
· Experience with vehicle dynamics
· Experience with ROS/ROS2
The base salary range for this position is $150K-$200K per year. SafeAI’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
The Perks
In addition to a very competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer a fantastic culture and place to work within an established start-up environment. We provide plenty of snacks, grab & go meals and drinks to get you through the day, and we celebrate our accomplishments with off-sites gatherings and frequent happy hours. As an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO, we do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Benefit highlights:
· Competitive compensation package, including stock options
· Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
· 401(k) plan
· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
· Flexible vacation policy
· Free access to onsite Fitness Center
· Learning and development programs
· Employee assistance program
· Adoption assistance program
· Community snacks, meals & beverages
We hope that you’re a great candidate for this position and look forward to speaking with you!
