Software Engineer, Systems Simulation & Test
General Matter · Los Angeles, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $100,000–$200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days General Matter's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of General Matter's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at General Matter
- high 128 stale, 1 reposted of 138 open
- Hiring momentum
- 156 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from General Matter's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for General Matter.
About this role
The Software Engineer, Systems Simulation & Test role involves designing and building high-fidelity simulators that model physical systems and control behaviors. This position requires collaboration with hardware, chemical, and electrical engineering teams to ensure accurate simulation outputs and operational reliability of critical simulation systems. The engineer will be responsible for architecting simulators, modeling system dynamics, and supporting hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testbeds.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of General Matter as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience building simulators for complex, real-world systems
- Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python with experience handling large data flows
- Deep understanding of modeling distributed systems, control systems, or physical processes
- Experience validating simulations against empirical data or hardware-in-the-loop setups
- High standards for correctness, robustness, and engineering rigor
Nice to have
- Experience simulating industrial, aerospace, energy, or similarly complex systems
- Background in control theory, numerical methods, or systems modeling
- Experience running large-scale simulations for design validation or fault analysis
- Familiarity with performance optimization and parallel or distributed simulation
- Familiarity with automated test frameworks and continuous integration for simulation and test workflows
What you get
- Base salary range of $100,000–$200,000 annually
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
- Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Role is 100% on site, requiring daily office attendance
- Extended hours and weekends may be necessary
- Salary range is an estimate and may vary based on various factors
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Listed by General Matter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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