Simulation Engineer
San Mateo$100k - $300kFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Seeking simulation engineers to create expansive simulated worlds to scale robotic experience, combining high-level virtual environment design with low-level simulator software enhancement.
Responsibilities
- Design visually and physically realistic diverse scenes.
- Create new, specialized simulators optimized for high throughput, high fidelity data.
- Work with ML and research team to deploy and/or improve simulators.
Qualifications
- BS, MS or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
- Deep understanding of commonly used physics engine simulators for robotics.
- Technical understanding of different components of a simulation - graphics, physics, etc.
- Experience in game development, CGI, or animation.
- Knowledge of robot design, controls, and robot hardware.
- Experience in inverse rendering or photogrammetry.
Skills
Required:Programming (Python, C++)Physics engine understandingSimulation components
Nice to have:Game development / CGI / animationRobot design, controls, hardwareInverse rendering / photogrammetry
Last updated Jul 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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