Simulation Developer (m/f/d) - Verification & Validation

Simulation Developer (m/f/d) - Verification & Validation

Join us as a Simulation Developer (m/f/d) in our Verification & Validation team and help shape the future of autonomous mobility! We build the simulation infrastructure that enables safe, scalable testing of autonomous driving systems. We create scenario toolchains, 3D environments, vehicle models, and digital twins that bring virtual validation to life.

What you will do

• Design and implement advanced scenario toolchains, integrating automation frameworks to streamline scenario generation, execution, and analysis.
• Build reusable components for scenario configuration, execution, and result evaluation to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain simulation infrastructure using industry‑standard tools (VTD, Unity, Unreal, Carla, ASM).
• Configure and optimize hardware and software infrastructure for scalable simulation execution.
• Ensure compatibility across multiple simulation platforms and maintain robust version control and documentation for all assets.
• Design and implement high‑fidelity 3D environments that accurately represent real‑world conditions.
• Develop, calibrate, and validate vehicle models, including dynamics, sensors, and control systems.
• Integrate digital twins into simulation workflows for system validation and testing.
• Work with sensor models (camera, lidar, radar) to create realistic perception scenarios.
• Collaborate with domain experts to define environment parameters, constraints, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate closely with V&V engineers, test engineers, and function developers to understand requirements and deliver simulation solutions.
• Support cross‑functional teams with simulation tooling, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to internal standards, share knowledge, and shape the simulation roadmap across teams.
• Maintain clean code, documentation, and APIs for reusable simulation components.

Qualifications

• Background in software engineering, simulation development, game development, or computer graphics with hands‑on experience building simulation systems.
• Proficiency in Python and optionally C++ for simulation scripting, automation, and model integration.
• Experience with simulation platforms (VTD, Unity, Unreal, Carla, ASM) highly valued.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks and ability to build reusable, scalable components for scenario toolchains.
• Systematic, engineering‑oriented mindset comfortable debugging complex systems, optimizing performance, and maintaining high code quality.
• Strong collaborator, able to work with domain experts to translate requirements into technical implementations.
• Nice to have: ROS / ROS2 experience, HiL/SiL setups, Open Scenario formats, autonomous driving knowledge, vehicle dynamics modeling, sensor calibration, cloud platforms, safety standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE), machine learning, and willingness to travel for hybrid meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (including bonus)
• Hybrid work setup: work from home or one of our offices – flexible collaboration schedule.
• Flexible working hours and arrangements for parenting, care work, volunteering, etc.
• Monthly home office allowance and relocation support.
• Remote work from outside Germany up to 6 weeks per year from over 35 countries.
• Public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket) and discounts on MOIA rides.
• Fitness club membership or bike leasing subsidies.
• Continuous learning days, workshops, coaching, conferences, books, and language classes.
• Mental health support and 1:1 sessions with external professionals.
• 30 vacation days, sabbatical, and unpaid leave options.
• Dog‑friendly offices.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you’re excited about building the simulation infrastructure that enables safe autonomous driving, MOIA would love to hear from you.