Robotics Software Engineer - Robot Simulation and Benchmarking

NVIDIA seeks a mid-level Robotics Software Engineer to develop simulation tools for physical AI and evaluate robot foundation models on the Omniverse platform.

This position sits within the NVIDIA Isaac team, which creates essential tools for physical AI. The group focuses on building simulation environments for researchers and businesses leveraging machine learning in robotics. The primary objective is to establish the premier industry standard for assessing robot foundation models through simulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation frameworks to train and assess robot foundation models using NVIDIA's Omniverse platform.
• Conduct code and design reviews, manage testing, and handle continuous integration and deployment processes.
• Execute training and evaluation procedures for robot foundation models.
• Incorporate large language models and agentic workflows into robotics and simulation pipelines.
• Collaborate with researchers to convert theoretical concepts into scalable, production-ready products.
• Stay current with the latest advancements and trends in robotics research.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least three years of hands-on experience in robotics and/or simulation domains.
• Proven track record in software design and contributing to substantial software projects.
• Strong proficiency in Python and practical experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX.

Nice to have

• Publications or personal projects that highlight exceptional capability in robotics.
• Specialized knowledge in robot learning, including reinforcement or imitation learning techniques.
• Deep understanding of physics simulation principles.
• Familiarity with NVIDIA robotics ecosystem tools like CUDA, warp, Isaac Lab, or ROS.
• Experience in creating and maintaining open-source software projects.

About the company

NVIDIA cultivates a diverse and supportive workplace where staff members collaborate to push the boundaries of accelerated computing.

• A diverse and encouraging work environment.
• Collaborative efforts to advance accelerated computing technologies.