What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer, Simulation position at A CUBED?
WAYFINDER
Our Wayfinder team is building scalable, certifiable autonomy systems to power the next generation of commercial aircraft. Our team of experts is driving the maturation of machine learning and other core technologies for autonomous flight; we are creating a reference architecture that includes hardware, software, and a data-driven development process to allow aircraft to perceive and react to their environment. Autonomous flight is transforming the transportation industry, and our team is at the heart of this revolution.
The Opportunity / Role Description
As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Simulation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Wayfinder's simulation data strategy to support the testing and development of neural networks that power the development of autonomy functions for the next generation of commercial aircraft. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, photorealistic renderings and simulations to train and test convolutional neural networks, as well as building software- and hardware-in-the-loop simulations to validate our systems before real-world deployment. We are a lean, fast-moving team that values flexibility, initiative, and the drive to tackle complex problems head-on.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement detailed specifications and testing protocols for simulation data, ensuring it meets the highest standards for AI development.
- Own relationships with external vendors responsible for rendering photorealistic simulation data, clearly communicating specifications and ensuring timely delivery.
- Oversee data sources, including mapping data, aviation datasets, satellite data, and more, to create accurate and precise digital twins for simulations.
- Design, implement, and maintain efficient pipelines to rapidly generate and process high-quality simulation data.
- Ensure that simulation data is comprehensive, accurate, and delivered on time, meeting the full scope of AI development needs.
- Manage the flow of high-quality data at scale, recognizing its importance in AI systems and ensuring it meets all deadlines.
- Develop tools for metadata curation, data review, and quality management before and after simulation data generation to uphold rigorous standards.
- Serve as the in-house expert on simulation, providing guidance, best practices, and troubleshooting support across the organization.
Requirements :
5 years of progressive experience in software engineering
Strongly Preferred qualifications :
Compensation :
The estimated salary range for this position is $154,000 to $201,000 annually. Enjoy comprehensive benefits : health insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Airbus Employee Share Ownership Plan, flight training, and more.
Experience flexibility with our hybrid work model, which includes three days in the office to foster collaboration and innovation while allowing for remote work options. Additionally, employees can work remotely-inside or outside the U.S.-for up to 31 days per year.
Why Join Us?
Be a part of a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, innovation and problem solving. At Acubed, your contributions will directly impact our digital future. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
Acubed is committed to creating a fair and equitable workplace for all. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.
Acubed Requirements
All job offers at Acubed are contingent upon the candidate passing references, background and export control checks.
Salary : $154,000 - $201,000
