# Senior Software Engineer, Simulation

**Company:** [Nuro](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/nuro)
**Location:** Mountain View, CA
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $194k – $291k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** C++, Python, Simulation, Autonomous Vehicles, Sensor Data Synthesis, Scenario Generation, Performance Optimization, Kubernetes
**Posted:** 2026-02-10

> Build and expand a high-performance simulator for autonomous vehicle development, focusing on realism, coverage, and system integration. Requires 3+ years software engineering experience with C++ and Python.

## Job Description

## About the Work
- Expand the functionality, performance, and usability of our simulator.
- Develop innovative solutions to improve simulation realism and coverage through synthesis.
- Design and build solutions to unify and simplify the interactions of complex systems.
- Work across a large array of potential efforts, ranging from new greenfield projects to expanding/scaling existing systems.
- Collaborate closely with autonomy engineers and build an understanding of how autonomy works to formulate the best solutions.

## About You
- 3+ years of experience working in software engineering or related fields.
- Talented software developer with experience in C++ and Python.
- Enjoy tackling challenges in new problem spaces, solving pivotal problems, and building real solutions.
- Thrive in a highly collaborative environment, working effectively with engineers, PMs, and other stakeholders.
- High standard of technical excellence and experience maintaining and raising the technical bar.
- Experienced with all stages of a project’s lifecycle.
- Startup DNA: ability to thrive in ambiguity of a dynamic environment.
- Passionate about bettering everyday life through robotics.

## Bonus Points
- Previous experience in simulation for autonomous vehicles or other areas of autonomous vehicle development.

## Compensation
Base pay range: $193,930 - $291,150. Eligible for annual performance bonus, equity, and competitive benefits package.

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