Staff Software Engineer, AI Validation Platform

Team Background As part of the AI Foundations organization, this team enables development and validation of autonomous vehicle software. Our mission is to provide a reliable, scalable and cost‑efficient compute platform for rapid AV software development, validation and deployment. We orchestrate a variety of workloads such as simulations, model compilation & deployment, model performance validation, build, labeling, etc. on the Cloud and custom Cruise hardware. As Cruise’s largest cloud compute consumer, we strive to maintain a harmony between cost efficiency and developer productivity. Role We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead key initiatives within our AI Validation Platform team, focused on scaling, driving efficiency and high utilization of cutting‑edge GPUs, while also leveling up the platform’s reliability and user experience. The successful candidate will have experience building and running scalable distributed systems. They will rapidly test and promote ideas, possess strong problem‑solving skills, and demonstrate a bias for action. What you’ll be doing: Own core platform components and services. Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability of systems. Proactively identify and drive improvements across product areas. Work on large‑scale initiatives and raise the overall Cruise engineering bar. Drive community recognition for Cruise engineering. What you must have: 8+ years of relevant industry experience. Proven record of building large‑scale distributed systems. Expertise in Go, or similar programming languages. Effective collaboration and influencing skills. Experience with cloud platforms like GCP or Azure. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, multi‑tasking environment with ever‑evolving priorities. Bonus points! Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes at scale. Experience with messaging platforms and event‑driven systems. Experience with high performance computing (HPC). Familiarity with queueing and scheduling algorithms. Experience leading large cross‑functional initiatives. Active participation in the open source community. The salary range for this position is $166,600 - $245,000. Compensation will vary depending on location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long‑term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits Medical / dental / vision, Life and AD&D Subsidized mental health benefits Paid time off and holidays Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence 401(k) Cruise matching program Fertility benefits Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Flexible Spending Account & Health Saving Account Perks Wallet program for benefits/perks Pre‑tax Commuter benefit plan for local employees CruiseFlex, our location‑flexible work policy. Legal and Diversity Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, 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. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws. Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email View email address on click.appcast.io. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts, please consider answering the following demographic questions. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary. Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. Instead, Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cruise