Senior Simulation Software Engineer - Robot Intelligence

Mountain View, CAfull time

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$163k–$225k

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Samsungresearchamerica Senior Simulation Software Engineer at Samsung Research America designs and scales cloud-hosted, high-performance robotics simulation pipelines. The role involves collaborating with AI researchers to transition algorithms into physical-world applications.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:
Develop Python, C++ and Rust components of a robotics simulation pipeline including asset conversion, asset management, simulation harness, cloud deployment, telemetry, replay, evaluations and comprehensive tests
Own developed software components through entire lifecycle from concept to prototype to general internal availability
Profile and optimize code performance to improve simulation latency and throughput
Collaborate with researchers and research engineers to develop cutting edge robotics algorithms across various embodiments in simulation
Collaborate on engineering roadmap development for the overall Robot Intelligence Lab
Maintain release workflow and regular release cadence for partner teams
Support reproducible AI development environments and cloud-based training workflows in collaboration with researchers

Qualification

MS degree in CS/EE/RoboticsProficiency in Python and C++Practical experience with DockerStrong troubleshooting$163Additional Information

Required

MS degree in CS/EE/Robotics, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
5+ years of experience conducting state-of-the-art robotics R&D
Proficiency in Python and C++, with experience developing and maintaining Linux-based software
Experience with robotics simulation frameworks such as IsaacSim, Gazebo, PyBullet or MuJoCo
Familiarity with scene description formats such as URDF, SDFormat or USD
Experience designing software components and defining clear interfaces within complex systems
Experience developing or integrating with cloud-hosted services and data pipelines
Practical experience with Docker, Git, CI/CD, and automated testing
Ability to establish maintainable engineering practices while supporting fast-moving research
Strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and documentation skills

Preferred

Developed robotic manipulation or locomotion simulation environments, tasks and controllers or policies
Trained or fine-tuned neural network robot policies in PyTorch, IsaacLab or MJLab
Developed physics or 3D rendering components for simulators
Developed CUDA/ Warp software components; profiled and optimized GPU kernels
Deployed services in Amazon Web Services platform
Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.
$163,300—$224,600 USD
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Samsungresearchamerica

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