Software Engineer, Simulation Systems

Full Time

Houston, TX or San Francisco Bay AreaPosted 4 days ago

Role Overview

Botauto is hiring a Software Engineer, Simulation Systems. This is a full-time role in Houston, TX or San Francisco Bay Area. posted 4 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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About the Role

We are building the next generation of autonomous trucking technology to make freight transportation safer, more efficient, and more scalable.

Our Simulation team develops virtual testing environments, simulation infrastructure, and developer tools that accelerate autonomous driving development. We leverage large-scale simulation, synthetic data, and modern software engineering practices to improve testing efficiency and software quality.

We are looking for an early-career Software Engineer who is passionate about simulation, robotics, and autonomous driving. You will work alongside experienced engineers to build simulation infrastructure and tools that support the development and validation of autonomous vehicle software.

What You'll Do

Develop Simulation Software

Implement simulation features and infrastructure under the guidance of senior engineers
Build software components for simulation workflows and testing pipelines
Develop tools used by Perception, Prediction, Planning, and Controls teams
Contribute to improving simulation reliability, usability, and performance
Assist with debugging simulation issues and validating software behavior

Support Simulation Infrastructure

Contribute to scenario generation and simulation execution pipelines
Help improve automation for simulation testing and evaluation
Learn and work with modern simulation platforms and development tools
Participate in maintaining internal simulation services and tooling

Grow as an Engineer

Write clean, maintainable C++ and Python code
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback
Learn software engineering best practices from experienced teammates
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
Document software features and technical design

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong programming skills in C++ (C++17 preferred)
Experience with object-oriented programming and data structures
Familiarity with Linux development environment
Basic understanding of:

Multithreading
Software design principles
Debugging techniques

Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Passion for robotics, simulation, or autonomous systems

Preferred

Internship or academic project experience involving:

Robotics
Autonomous driving
Simulation
Game engines

Experience with Python
Familiarity with ROS or ROS2
Experience with Docker or Git
Exposure to CARLA, Isaac Sim, Unreal Engine, Gazebo, or similar simulation platforms
Familiarity with cloud development environments

Nice to Have

Coursework or personal projects involving reinforcement learning
Experience using Linux and command-line tools
Exposure to computer graphics or physics simulation
Experience with sensor data processing
Interest in AI for robotics or autonomous driving

What We're Looking For

Strong software engineering fundamentals
Eagerness to learn from experienced engineers
Curiosity about simulation, robotics, and autonomous driving
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Strong ownership of assigned tasks
Willingness to learn new technologies and engineering practices

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Where is the Software Engineer, Simulation Systems position at Botauto located?

This position is based in Houston, TX or San Francisco Bay Area. Botauto has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Software Engineer, Simulation Systems at Botauto earn?

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When was the Software Engineer, Simulation Systems role at Botauto posted?

This role was posted on July 18, 2026 (4 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.