Principal Engineer, Evaluation & Simulation

Uber

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Posted: 23 days ago
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As a Principal Engineer in Evaluation & Simulation at AV Labs, you will lead the architectural vision and technical strategy for large-scale virtual testing platforms, designing high-fidelity simulation frameworks that integrate sensor data and behavioral models to rigorously evaluate autonomous vehicle capabilities. Your responsibilities include defining deterministic performance metrics, generating complex edge-case scenarios, and ensuring seamless integration between simulation infrastructure and machine learning systems. You will mentor senior engineers and influence the technical direction of multiple teams, fostering a culture of excellence in software architecture and testing. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in software engineering or autonomous systems, with expertise in C++ and Python within Linux environments, high-performance computing, and cloud architecture. Bonus points for experience in AV simulation platforms, sensor modeling, and recognized industry expertise.

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Python C++ AWS GCP Linux Unreal Engine Unity High-Performance Computing System Optimization Cloud Architecture CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Terraform PostgreSQL MESHLAB LiDAR Camera Radar Vehicle Kinematics

What you'll do

Lead technical roadmap for large-scale cloud-based simulation platform.
Design and oversee implementation of advanced high-fidelity simulation frameworks.
Define evaluation metrics and generate complex edge-case scenarios.
Ensure seamless integration between simulation infrastructure and ML stack.
Mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction of multiple teams.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Autonomous Systems, Simulation, or Robotics
Proven leadership in architecture and delivery of large-scale distributed systems or complex simulation platforms
Expert-level proficiency in C++ and Python within Linux environments
Deep expertise in high-performance computing, system optimization, and cloud architecture (AWS, GCP)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Experience building AV simulation platforms, rendering engines, or complex video game engines
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field

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