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Virtual Prototype Design Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

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How much do virtual prototype design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual prototype design in Reno, NV is $26.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.14 and $27.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Virtual Prototype Design vs CAD Designer?

AspectVirtual Prototype DesignCAD Designer
Primary FocusCreating digital, functional prototypes of products or systemsDeveloping detailed 2D/3D technical drawings and models
Tools & SoftwareSimulation software, 3D modeling, virtual testing toolsCAD software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA
Work EnvironmentProduct development teams, engineering labs, virtual simulation platformsDesign offices, engineering departments, manufacturing firms
Required CredentialsEngineering background, CAD knowledge, simulation skillsDesign or engineering degree, CAD certification

Virtual Prototype Design focuses on creating digital, functional models for testing and validation, often using simulation tools. CAD Designers primarily develop detailed technical drawings and 3D models for manufacturing. While both roles require CAD skills and engineering knowledge, Virtual Prototype Design emphasizes virtual testing and simulation, whereas CAD Design centers on detailed documentation and design creation.

Infographic showing various Virtual Prototype Design job openings in Reno, NV as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,153 per year, or $26 per hour.

Principal Product Software Engineer - AI (Carson City)

Wolters Kluwer

Carson City, NV • On-site

$173K - $310K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Wolters Kluwer rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 241 rated software companies


Job description

Key Responsibilities
  • Build AI Agent Systems: Design and implement task-focused AI agents that assist thousands of professional’s audit work. Building Document understanding and structured-data extraction systems. Leading production-grade AI services and shipping working capabilities quickly and iterating with Product & customer teams.
  • Cross-Portfolio Innovation: Work across TAA's product portfolio, enabling other teams while building AI solutions that can be applied to multiple products and customer segments.
  • Technical Leadership: Design and implement AI features using Python and modern frameworks. Build intelligent document processing, automated workflows, and AI-powered analytics with a focus on security, product experience, and scalability.
  • Close Collaboration: Work in Audit’s collaborative model where engineers understand business problems as deeply as technical solutions, partnering closely with product managers who prototype their own ideas.
Requirements Technical Foundation
  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent
  • 9+ years building software applications (experience with Python, Java or C++)
  • 3+ years hands-on experience with LLMs or AI systems (NLP preferred)
  • Full-stack development capabilities
  • Experience with Agile/XP practices including TDD/BDD and pair programming
  • Proficiency with AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar)
  • Regular use of GenAI utilities (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) for development workflow
Technical Project Leadership
  • 6+ years leading complex technical projects from inception to delivery
  • Experience working in startup-like environments or innovation teams
  • Comfort working in collaborative, fast-paced Agile environments with weekly sprints and blurred (but aligned) role boundaries
AI/ML Experience
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs)
  • Experience with vector, databases and embeddings
  • Understanding of prompt engineering and AI optimization
Communication Skills

Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive adoption of new technologies across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Azure AI-102 certification is highly desired or able to get certified in first 30 days- our team is 100% certified and we value this demonstration of Azure AI expertise

  • Experience with Azure AI services, Azure AI Document Intelligence, advanced AI frameworks, or multi-modal AI systems
  • Background in dynamic environments like startups, innovation teams, or product-focused companies that prioritize customer co-design and rapid value delivery
  • Experience with document processing, financial data analysis, or B2B professional software
  • Experience with MLOps, AI governance, or cross-portfolio AI implementations, particularly in regulated/compliance-driven environments
Our Culture

At Wolters Kluwer, our core values—Focus on Customer Success, Make it Better, Aim High and Deliver, and Win as a Team—guide everything we do. We are committed to driving success for our customers by delivering innovative solutions that exceed expectations. We continually strive to improve our processes and products, aiming for excellence in all our efforts. Collaboration and teamwork are central to our culture, enabling us to achieve great results together.

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation

$173,500.00 - $310,000.00 USD

This role is eligible for Bonus.

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.

Additional Information

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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