CareerPlan

Software Engineer - Simulation & Robotics Engineer

Zurich, SwitzerlandFull-time2026-05-27 → 2026-11-11

Core

Build and evolve the Skydio Simulator, a high-fidelity, real-time digital replica of the physical world used for testing autonomy software and customer training.

Role type

Senior IC simulation engineer (robotics/physics)

Builds

High-fidelity simulation stack for autonomous flight systems

Domain

Robotics, autonomous systems, simulation

Required skills

C++, Python, real-time system design, physics modeling, sensor simulation, architecture design, performance optimization, debugging complex systems

Preferred skills

robotics experience, game engines, multithreaded design, hardware abstraction

Technologies

C++, Python

Responsibilities

Design and implement core simulator architecture; model physics and dynamics for vehicle motion; simulate sensors and hardware components; validate autonomy stack in simulation; develop new simulator features; optimize performance and realism

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC