Staff Fullstack Engineer, Simulation

General Motors (GM)

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Work type
Remote
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$189,300–$290,700 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

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This role $240k
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TL;DR · Staff Fullstack Engineer, Simulation

Staff Fullstack Engineer - Simulation The simulation team is seeking a technical leader to drive the architectural roadmap for the Simulation Scenario Definition platform and its associated TypeScript and Python SDKs. In this role, you will design and implement next-generation graphical editing tools used by hundreds of engineers to define complex traffic, environment, and sensor scenarios. You will also manage Python infrastructure focused on core algorithms for scenario serialization, validation, and integration with large-scale cloud compute clusters while mentoring team members on API design and code quality. The role requires expertise in TypeScript, React or Vue, WebGL, Three.js, MapboxGL, and advanced Python development. This position addresses the critical challenge of validating complex AI-driven systems for autonomous driving technologies by creating robust tools to simulate and test safety-critical robotics and vehicle behaviors within a high-performance software environment.

What you'll do

  • Define the architectural roadmap for the Simulation Scenario Definition platform and its TypeScript/Python SDKs.
  • Lead the design and implementation of graphical editing tools for defining complex traffic and sensor scenarios.
  • Develop Python infrastructure focused on core algorithms for scenario serialization, validation, and cloud integration.
  • Drive the evolution of high-performance backend systems to support large-scale cloud compute clusters.
  • Mentor mid-level and senior engineers on API design, code quality, and testing practices.
  • Establish engineering excellence standards across the team to ensure high-quality software production.
  • Manage complex, multi-quarter projects from initial concept through final production.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in software development, specifically with large-scale platforms, tooling, or SDK development.
  • Proven ability to lead technical architecture and manage complex, multi-quarter projects from concept to production.
  • Experience in front-end engineering for graphical applications using TypeScript and frameworks like React or Vue.
  • Proficiency in advanced graphics libraries such as WebGL, Three.js, or MapboxGL.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python, including performance optimization and building robust APIs/SDKs.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring and coaching mid-level and senior engineers to improve code quality and standards.
  • Must not require current or future immigration sponsorship for work authorization.

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