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Senior Software Engineer, Simulation Engine

at General Motors

📍 Sunnyvale, California, United States of America Hybrid 💰 $148K – $226K USD / year Posted March 30, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $148K – $226K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning or equivalent experience
Category Software Engineering

About this role

Senior Software Engineer on the Simulation Engine team develops high-fidelity simulation frameworks for autonomous driving validation and RL model training environments, collaborating across GM's autonomy stack and game-engine integrations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain simulation frameworks for high-fidelity validation
  • Drive RL model training environments and gym integrations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the autonomous driving stack
  • Mentor engineers and ensure quality across hybrid/remote teams
  • Participate in design reviews and optimize developer experience

Technical Overview

Stack includes C++, Python, Unity, Unreal Engine, and PhysX; experience with reinforcement learning, gym environments, and LLMs; emphasizes developer experience and cross-organizational collaboration.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with 5+ years of full-stack-like experience in C++ and Python, strong background in simulation frameworks for autonomous driving, and proven ability to collaborate across large automotive/robotics teams.

Must-Have Skills

BSMSor PhD in Computer ScienceRoboticsMachine Learning or equivalent experience5+ years relevant industry experienceStrong programming skills in C++ and Python.Clear track record of effective collaboration with customers and continuous delivery of quality results in a hybrid or remote workplace.Comfortable collaborating across large engineering organizations.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with building or extending AV/Robotic simulationExperience working on game engines such as UnityUnreal Engineor PhysXExperience with reinforcement learninggym environmentor LLMStrong programming skills in modern C++ and Object-oriented Design

Required Skills

BSMSor PhD in Computer ScienceRoboticsMachine Learning or equivalent; 5+ years experience; C++Python; Object-Oriented Design; Unity; Unreal Engine; PhysX; Reinforcement Learning; Gym environment; LLM; Hybrid collaboration

Hard Skills

C++PythonObject-Oriented DesignUnityUnreal EnginePhysXReinforcement LearningGym environmentLLM

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingCross-functional collaboration

Industry & Role

Industry Automotive
Job Function Develop high-fidelity simulation engines for autonomous driving validation
Role Subtype Senior Software Engineer
Tech Domains Python, Object Oriented Design

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Software EngineerSimulation EngineC++PythonUnityUnreal EnginePhysXReinforcement LearningGym environmentLLMObject-Oriented Design5+ yearshybridself-drivingautonomyroboticssoftware stackvalidationsimulation frameworksRLHybrid

Deal Breakers

Lack of 5+ years of relevant experience, No C++ or Python proficiency, No experience with simulation/game engines or autonomous driving contexts

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