Sr. Software Engineer - Simulation/Data Infrastructure

About SafeAISafeAI sees the future of heavy industry with off-road autonomous vehicles reshaping industries like construction and mining. We are pioneering a new approach to autonomous off-road equipment with AI-powered, vehicle and manufacturer agnostic technology that enables heavy industry operations to retrofit any piece of equipment with autonomous technology. Since 2017, we’ve been steadily establishing a foundation for the future, targeting the most important, heavily used off-road vehicles and industry segments to drive meaningful impacts across safety, productivity and cost reduction. We are now entering an era of massive industry adoption and are excited to be a commanding force in accelerating this movement to transform heavy industry with connected autonomy. 
About the Team As a fast paced, high growth company serving a very important mission, our amazing and talented team is a huge part of bringing this mission to reality. The work that you do at SafeAI will give you a unique perspective on developing and deploying leading edge autonomous technology and solutions, while working with top tier participants in the industry, and across the globe. The leadership team at SafeAI brings a unique blend of autonomous technology and industry specific experience from some of the top companies in the world, such as Google, Apple, Tesla, Continental, Uber, Caterpillar, BHP and Rio Tinto. We are strategically headquartered in Silicon Valley, with team members and office locations established in Perth, Australia, Tokyo, Japan and New Delhi, India that you would collaborate with on a regular basis.
SafeAI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise to join our dynamic and forward-thinking organization. You'll tackle numerous novel simulation and data infra challenges, employing innovative and creative solutions. Operating within a highly collaborative environment, you'll collaborate closely with teams across the stack, driving initiatives to expedite our journey toward deploying the most robust autonomy system. Key Responsibilities●      Facilitate seamless integration of simulation and other validation tools into engineers' daily workflows, embedding them deeply within the autonomous technical stack’s validation.●      Empower the entire team to rigorously validate functionalities and ensure safety by leveraging our large-scale simulation system or data log-based tests.●      Design and implement a scalable data storage and processing pipeline including data layout, placement, caching, indexing, query, compression, etc.●      Continuously improve the reliability of the systems we build.●      Work closely with autonomy engineers and build an understanding of how autonomy works to formulate the best solutions. Preferred Qualifications●      B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, software engineering, or related field.●      1-3 years of industry experience in software development.●      Proficiency and extensive programming experience in modern C++. Familiar with Python, Go, or other languages commonly used in simulation or data infrastructure development.●      Good sense of systems and data-oriented design.●      Knowledge of common software performance issues and optimization strategies for performance-critical systems.●      Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with product, QA, program, etc.●      Have a high standard of technical excellence, maintaining and raising the technical bar for the team. Bonus Points●      Broader knowledge of the autonomy stack (planning, perception, mapping, localization, etc).●      Experience with distributed computing, parallel processing, and cloud-based simulation infrastructure.●      Experience with ROS/ROS2.
The base salary range for this position is $130K-$180K per year. SafeAI’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The PerksIn addition to a very competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer a fantastic culture and place to work within an established start-up environment. We provide plenty of snacks, grab & go meals and drinks to get you through the day, and we celebrate our accomplishments with off-sites gatherings and frequent happy hours. As an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO, we do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.   Benefit highlights:·       Competitive compensation package, including stock options·       Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents·       401(k) plan·       Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)·       Flexible vacation policy·       Free access to onsite Fitness Center·       Learning and development programs·       Employee assistance program·       Adoption assistance program·       Community snacks, meals & beverages We hope that you’re a great candidate for this position and look forward to speaking with you!