Luminar Technologies is seeking to build the next generation of simulation tools that power self-driving technology by designing and building high-fidelity synthetic models of Luminar's LiDAR sensors.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in C++14/17, including multi-threading, network programming, and API design.
- Proven track record of shipping production-quality software in Linux environments.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration testing, and software reliability practices.
- Proficient in software architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization.
- Experience with CUDA and NVIDIA's Real-Time Ray-Tracing API.
- Familiarity with simulation frameworks such as dSpace's Aurelion, Applied Intuition, CARLA, or other C++-based platforms.
- Experience productizing computer vision, machine learning, or autonomous driving applications.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Luminar's C++ Synthetic Sensor Library to produce accurate digital twins of our physical LiDAR sensors.
- Prototype, refine, debug, test, and optimize simulation software for performance and reliability.
- Integrate SDKs and third-party components into Luminar's simulation platforms.
- Contribute to the software lifecycle within an Agile environment, including sprint planning, reviews, and cross-team collaboration.
- Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and champion best practices in modern C++ development.
- Partner with Product, Perception, Data, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure that our simulation tools align with product needs.
- Own the delivery of simulation services from concept to deployment, driving innovation and quality across the stack.
Other
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Development, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in game development or modeling & simulation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in collaborative, cross-functional environments.
- Strong professional record demonstrating ownership, accountability, and leadership.
- Ability to work in an equal opportunity environment with a diverse team.
