Autonomous Software Engineer Leader

5 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Cruise Full time
About Cruise

Cruise is a leading innovator in the self-driving space, dedicated to revolutionizing transportation with safe, fully-electric, and autonomous vehicles. We're committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where our team members can thrive.

As a pioneer in this field, we've partnered with General Motors and Honda to integrate manufacturing at scale, making us one of the most advanced autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry. Our deep resources accelerate our operating speed, enabling us to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $206,300 per year, based on national averages and industry standards. In addition to competitive compensation, Cruise offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Subsidized mental health benefits
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Fertility benefits
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Job Description

This role involves implementing scalable testing pipelines for Autonomous Vehicle (AV) behavior development and validation. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering precise and reliable testing products built on industry-leading AV simulation frameworks.

You'll work closely with stakeholders across multiple disciplines to ensure our simulation testing provides clear signals on AV behavior. This includes:

  • Coordinating cross-functional expansion testing activities
  • Leading the design and implementation of automated testing pipelines
  • Collaborating with partner teams to extract and interpret testing signals
  • Communicating progress and results clearly with leadership
Required Skills & Qualifications

To excel in this role, you'll need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of coding experience in Python and/or C++
  • 4+ years of experience in test framework development, scale simulation test creation, and management
  • Familiarity with column-oriented databases and dashboarding systems
  • Effective collaboration skills and experience working with diverse audiences
  • Strong communication skills and passion for safe, fully-electric, self-driving technology
Why Cruise?

We're an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated. If you're passionate about shaping the future of transportation, join us in redefining mobility with Cruise.



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