Senior Software Engineer – Robotics Simulation
Description For Senior Software Engineer – Robotics Simulation
Sanctuary AI, a multi award-winning LinkedIn Top Startup company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Simulation team. Reporting to the Simulation Software Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for designing, architecting, and implementing technologies driving general-purpose robots. The role involves developing and maintaining the simulation software stack, creating high-fidelity digital twin models, leading design reviews, and recommending system improvements. You'll work in a dynamic environment, adapting to complex development landscapes and driving innovation in the robotics technology stack.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and upgrading the simulation software stack
- Creating high-fidelity digital twin models for machine learning applications
- Leading design reviews and recommending improvements
- Analyzing requirements and providing robust technical designs
- Participating in cross-team meetings and decision-making
- Recommending new technologies for quality and productivity
- Troubleshooting application issues
- Mentoring junior engineers
The ideal candidate will have:
- Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
- 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience with C++, Rust, or equivalent languages
- Experience with simulation platforms like Unreal, Unity, or Omniverse
- Proficiency in advanced physics engines and 3D rendering pipelines
- Strong background in distributed system design and multithreading
- Knowledge of kinematic analysis, multi-body dynamics, and controls
Sanctuary AI offers a competitive compensation package, including equity stakes and comprehensive benefits. The company is committed to creating the world's first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing the field of robotics and AI.
Join Sanctuary AI to make a significant impact in the robotics industry and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of what's possible in simulation and robotics technology.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer – Robotics Simulation
- Develop, maintain, and upgrade our simulation software stack
- Spearhead the development of high-fidelity digital twin models of our general purpose robotics systems in simulation for machine learning application
- Lead design reviews and recommend systems improvements
- Analyze requirements and provide robust technical designs to drive agile implementation
- Participate in cross-team meetings, scoping, and decision making
- Recommend new technologies to ensure quality and productivity
- Help teams analyze and troubleshoot application issues
- Provide training and mentoring to junior engineers
Requirements For Senior Software Engineer – Robotics Simulation
- Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other relevant engineering disciplines or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience with C++, Rust, or equivalent languages in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Development experience with simulation platforms such as Unreal, Unity, Omniverse, among others
- Experience designing, implementing, and rigorously testing software components as part of a highly integrated and complex system
- Working experience with advanced physics engines such as DRAKE, MuJoCo, Bullet, Vortex, DART, Havok, etc.
- Knowledge of physics simulation solvers such as LCP solver, direct/iterative solvers, Particle Based Dynamics (PBD)
- Deep understanding of advanced 3D rendering pipelines for real-time applications, and 3D APIs such as OpenGL, Vulkan, etc.
- Proficiency in distributed system design, multithreading, and concurrency
- Familiarity with kinematic analysis, multi-body dynamics, and controls
- Familiarity with tactile and force-feedback haptics
- Familiarity with system identification and dynamics system modeling methods
- Comprehensive knowledge of engineering best practices
Benefits For Senior Software Engineer – Robotics Simulation
- Competitive salaries
- Equity stakes
- Health coverage
- Paid time off
- Cutting-edge work facilities
- Worksite flexibility by role
