Atoms
Technical Lead, Simulation
$208K–$263K
San Francisco, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience; 2+ years as a technical lead or engineering manager.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Leads the architecture and engineering of a simulation platform, using replay and scenario-based testing to validate autonomy releases before deployment.
What you'll do
- Own simulation platform architecture, log-replay pipelines, scenario suites, and release gates.
- Evaluate build-versus-buy options, measure simulation fidelity, and manage vendor relationships where applicable.
- Set engineering practices, mentor and hire engineers, and represent simulation needs across teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a listed or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience.
- 2+ years as a technical lead or engineering manager, setting technical direction and building consensus.
- Production CI simulation platform ownership, large-scale log replay, and system-level scenario testing experience.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python; autonomous vehicle or robotics experience, robotics middleware experience, and ability to work onsite five days a week in San Francisco.
Pay
$208,000 - $263,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, camera, LiDAR, radar
AI focus
Working fluency with modern AI coding and agentic development tools.
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