Plus.ai

Engineering Manager - Simulation and Verification

Plus.ai$200K — $250K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in software engineering, including 2+ years in an engineering management role.
  • Proven experience in autonomous driving, robotics, or complex system simulation with knowledge of simulation tools like Carla or Unreal Engine.
  • Deep experience with backend technologies (Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL) and frontend frameworks (React, Vite).
  • Strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD orchestration (Jenkins).
  • Demonstrated ability to build efficient data pipelines for high-volume simulation data.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the evolution of the autonomous driving simulation platform for higher scenario throughput and scalability.
  • Lead and mentor a team focused on simulation tools and workflows, promoting a culture of excellence.
  • Oversee development of high-fidelity sensor simulations and synthetic scenario generation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation results into the development lifecycle.
  • Optimize CI/CD workflows for reliable testing and manage resource allocation effectively.
  • Implement quality control workflows for simulation scenario management and standardize performance metrics.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic field.
  • Free catered lunch and unlimited snacks and beverages.
  • Highly competitive salary package, including a 401(k) plan.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

As an Engineering Manager for the Simulation & Verification team at Plus.ai, you will lead the development and scaling of our autonomous driving simulation platform. You will be responsible for orchestrating the infrastructure, tools, and workflows that allow our autonomous trucks to be tested safely and efficiently in virtual environments. This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure engineering, robotics simulation, and data analytics, directly enabling our AV roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

  • Platform Leadership: Drive the evolution of our simulation platform to support increased scenario throughput, metrics, and scaling.
  • Team Development: Lead a team of high-performing software engineers and software validation and verification engineers focused on simulation infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, data verification tools, and scenario creation. You will be responsible for hiring, mentoring, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
  • Simulation Strategy: Oversee the development of advanced simulation capabilities, including high-fidelity sensor simulation, closed-loop replay of fleet data, and synthetic scenario generation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Planning, Perception, Control, and Safety teams to integrate simulation results into the development lifecycle. Ensure tools and dashboards meet the needs of stakeholders across the organization.
  • Infrastructure Excellence: Optimize CI/CD workflows to ensure fast, reliable testing. Manage resource allocation to balance high-volume regression testing with on-demand experiment needs.
  • Process & Quality: Implement rigorous quality control workflows for scenario management. Standardize metrics and benchmark systems to track simulation performance, coverage, and mileage.


Qualifications

  • Experience: 5+ years in software engineering, with at least 2+ years in an engineering management role.
  • Technical Domain Expertise: Proven experience in autonomous driving, robotics, or complex system simulation. Proficiency in simulation tools (Carla, Unreal Engine, or custom simulator development).
  • Core Engineering Skills: Deep experience with modern backend technologies (Python, FastAPI, Postgresql) and frontend frameworks (React, Vite).
  • Infrastructure Knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud-based development environments (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD orchestration (Jenkins).
  • Data-Driven: Demonstrated ability to build data pipelines that handle high-volume simulation data, including ingestion, storage, and visualization.
  • Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between complex engineering needs and stakeholder requirements.


Preferred Skills

  • Experience with sensor simulation (Lidar/Radar/Camera) and digital twin technologies.
  • Familiarity with data-driven testing frameworks and large-scale data processing (bag replay, event processing).
  • Experience in hiring and scaling engineering teams in a fast-paced R&D environment.


$200,000 - $250,000 a year

Your opportunities joining PlusAI

Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field.

Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.

Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages.

Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.

About Plus.ai

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an American member-owned agricultural cooperative based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb of Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States, focusing on the dairy industry. The cooperative has 1,959 direct producer-members, 751 member-cooperatives, and about 9,000 employees who process and distribute products for about 300,000 agricultural producers, handling 12 billion pounds of milk annually. It is ranked third on the National Cooperative Bank Co-op 100 list of mutuals and cooperatives. The co-op is one of the largest producers of butter and cheese in the United States through its dairy foods business; serves producers, animal owners and their families through more than 4,700 local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers through its Purina Animal Nutrition business; and delivers seed, crop protection products, agricultural services and agronomic insights to 1,300 locally owned and operated cooperative and independent agricultural retailers and their grower customers through its WinField United business.
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