Jessie Smith
Product | Engineering
- Role
- Director of Software Development at Rational Dynamics
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jessie Smith
Engineer-Turned-Product Leader | AI Validation & Scalable Testing | Ex-Founder & CPOI thrive at the intersection of deep technology, product strategy, and execution—turning cutting-edge ideas into scalable, impactful products. With a strong engineering foundation (C++, Python) and leadership experience across startups and high-growth companies, I specialize in AI validation, simulation, and infrastructure for autonomous and embodied AI systems.Startup & Leadership Experience: As Co-Founder & CPO of ReSim.ai, I defined the product vision, led pilots with early customers (100% conversion rate), and helped 2+ rounds of funding. I also scaled engineering and product teams, bridging research, development, customer integration, and real-world deployment.Product & Engineering Leadership: I’ve built and scaled simulation and AI testing platforms at Aurora Innovation and beyond, leading teams of 20+, defining job ladders, and shaping engineering and product culture in high-growth environments.AI & Simulation Expertise: From designing large-scale test orchestration systems to integrating customer-driven requirements into robust validation pipelines, I specialize in building AI testing infrastructure that ensures safety, performance, and scalability.I’m now looking for a high-growth AI startup where I can drive product vision, collaborate with top-tier engineering teams, and shape the future of AI validation. Whether through technical product leadership or engineering strategy, I aim to build products that scale, drive adoption, and make AI safer and more reliable.Let’s connect if you’re working on AI validation, simulation, or scaling AI infrastructure!
Experience
Director of Software Development
Feb 2026 — Present
Education
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science and Engineering
2010 — 2014
University of Nevada, Reno
Master's degree, Computer Science
2014 — 2016
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