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!

As the Verification & Validation team, we build the simulation infrastructure that enables safe, scalable testing of autonomous driving systems. We create the scenario toolchains, 3D environments, vehicle models, and digital twins that bring virtual validation to life.

We're a technical group with backgrounds in simulation engineering, software development, 3D modeling, and automotive systems. We value craftsmanship, automation, and the drive to build tools that enable high-fidelity testing at scale.

 

What you will do

Be a simulation developer!

• 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.

Be a digital twin engineer!

• 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.

Be a team player!

• 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.

 

What will help you to fulfill your role 

• You have a background in software engineering, simulation development, game development, or computer graphics, with hands-on experience building simulation systems. You're proficient in Python and optionally C++ for simulation scripting, automation, and model integration. 

• Experience with simulation platforms (VTD, Unity, Unreal, Carla, ASM) is highly valued. You have experience building 3D environments, vehicle models, or sensor models using tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar platforms. 

• You're familiar with automation frameworks and understand how to build reusable, scalable components for scenario toolchains.

• You have a systematic and engineering-oriented mindset, comfortable debugging complex systems, optimizing performance, and maintaining high code quality. 

• You're a strong collaborator, able to work with domain experts to translate requirements into technical implementations.

Nice to have:

• Experience with ROS / ROS2 or other robotics middleware.

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) and software-in-the-loop (SiL) setups, including sensor simulation and integration. 

• Knowledge of Open Scenario formats and scenario-based testing methodologies. 

• Understanding of autonomous driving systems, perception, planning, or control functions. 

• Experience with vehicle dynamics modeling, sensor calibration, or physics simulation. 

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-premises compute infrastructure. 

• Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE) or EU regulations for autonomous vehicles. 

• Background in computer vision, deep neural networks, or machine learning.

• You're comfortable working in a multi-national team with occasional travel for meetings (e.g., PI Planning, ~1x/month). You value diverse perspectives and enjoy working in a hybrid environment where experimentation and learning are encouraged.

• Most importantly, you're excited about building the simulation infrastructure that enables safe autonomous driving.

 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds — even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role and MOIA’s mission, we’d love to hear from you!

Our benefits in a nutshell

• Competitive salary (including bonus)  
• Hybrid work setup: Work from home or one of our offices - you and your team decide how often to meet, blending flexibility with collaboration! 
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of flexible work arrangements depending on your needs (parenting, care work, volunteering, etc.) 
• Budget and monthly expense allowance for home office setup 
• Possibility of remote work from outside Germany for up to 6 weeks per year from over 35 countries - learn more in our blog!
• Public transport ticket (fully subsidized "Deutschlandticket") for commuting and travelling throughout Germany and discount on MOIA rides
• Subsidized fitness club membership or bike leasing 
• Learning environment with continuous learning days, job rotation, trainings and workshops, coaching, conferences, books, and language classes 
• Mental health support, 1:1 sessions with external professionals and mental unload workshops 
• 30 vacation days, sabbatical and unpaid leave option 
• Relocation support with service provider (visa, administration, etc.) 
• Dog-friendly offices

For student & internship positions, we have an adjusted set of benefits. You can find them here. 

Be who you are!

We are a member of Charta der Vielfalt and are dedicated to actively fostering a workplace that celebrates and promotes diversity in various aspects such as age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or cognitive ability, and ethnicity. At MOIA, we embrace a culture where people are accepted, respected, valued, appreciated, and included.

In our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity, we regularly provide unconscious bias training to all our employees. Furthermore, we continuously strive to enhance our hiring process by ensuring a diverse hiring panel.

Our Future Work model

Since we love to collaborate, it is clear to us that we don't want to become a fully remote company, but we also don't need to spend every day of the week in the office to do a great job.

Our current hybrid work approach focuses on adapting to different needs, including increased flexibility that works best for the teams and the individuals with as much self-determination as possible.

Get more insights on how we work on our blog to find out more about our hiring process or follow us on Instagram for a look inside MOIA. 

Who we are

At MOIA we’re reimagining the future of mobility – safe, autonomous and tailored to the needs of cities and their people. As a tech company with more than 400 employees, we build mobility solutions that truly move cities forward.

We launched our ridepooling service in Hamburg in 2019 and have been part of the city’s public transport system since 2023. Since launch, we have transported over 12 million passengers. Currently, MOIA is evolving from a mobility provider to a tech provider offering a scalable and safe turnkey solution for autonomous driving. 

With office locations in Berlin and Hamburg, our diverse and international team comprising more than 60 nationalities works together toward that shared mission. 

MOIA is more than a technology provider – we are a partner to cities and public transport operators committed to creating more livable spaces and delivering mobility solutions that are reliable, safe and comfortable.

Your application to MOIA

We value authenticity and personal insights in your application responses. While AI tools can be useful, we encourage you to answer the following questions based on your own experiences and understanding. This helps us keep a human touch and better evaluate your unique perspective and match for the role.

To reinforce an unbiased screening process, we kindly ask you not to include your picture, age, address, or any other details unrelated to your qualifications and suitability for the role. Additionally, we anonymize applications during the initial review phase by removing personally identifiable information. This ensures that our evaluation focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential – supporting a fair and inclusive hiring experience for all candidates.