Robotics Research Engineer - Robot Simulation and Evaluation
Core
Develop simulation tools and frameworks for training and evaluating robot foundation models on NVIDIA's Omniverse platform, bridging research and product engineering.
Role type
Senior IC robotics research engineer (simulation & evaluation)
Builds
Simulation frameworks, Isaac Lab Arena capabilities, and evaluation standards for robot foundation models
Domain
Robotics, Machine Learning, GPU-accelerated physics simulation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, Jax), robot learning algorithms, software architecture, cross-team leadership
Preferred skills
Reinforcement learning, imitation learning, GPU-accelerated physics engines (PhysX, Isaac Gym/Lab, Newton), NVIDIA robotics ecosystem (CUDA, ROS), open-source development
Technologies
Python, PyTorch, Jax, Omniverse, Isaac Lab, ROS, CUDA, PhysX, Newton
Responsibilities
Design and implement novel algorithms for robot learning; drive technical architecture and evaluation standards; translate research prototypes into production-ready software; integrate LLM and agentic workflows into simulation; conduct code reviews and testing; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in robotics research
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with research leadership
