Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Tooling

Hexagon Robotics; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility credit CHF 500

Bonus system

Pension contributions

Training & development

Relocation support

Health, mobility & entertainment perks

Team events

Flat hierarchy

Job summary

Hexagon Robotics, a division of Hexagon, seeks a Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Tooling to lead the architecture of the simulation platform used by robotics and product teams. You will set technical direction, partner with domain experts, and drive tooling to enable faster development and validation of AEON across automotive, aerospace, manufacturing and logistics sectors.

You will collaborate with robotics control, perception, manipulation, and mission teams to build scalable simulation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Python experience in a Linux environment, ownership of production systems.
• Proven track record designing and evolving large software systems end to end.
• Deep experience packaging, distributing, and deploying Python at scale.
• Strong experience with simulation or game engines (Omniverse/Isaac Sim preferred).

Responsibilities

• Steer architecture and roadmap of the simulation platform in Python on Linux.
• Collaborate with robotics domain experts to translate needs into scalable simulation strategy.
• Lead design and implementation of simulation tooling and workflows.
• Drive system integrations across technology stacks to improve fidelity, performance and usability.
• Be the go-to expert for cross-system issues spanning simulation, CI/CD, and robotics subsystems.
• Mentor engineers and grow simulation know-how across teams.
• Set standards for reliable software through reviews, CI/CD, testing and observability.

Skills

Python programming

Linux

Software architecture

CI/CD

Mentoring

Communication

Startup mindset

Robotics domain experience

Machine learning basics

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in CS/Robotics

Tools

Nvidia Omniverse/Isaac Sim

Unreal/Unity/Gazebo

OpenUSD/URDF

Job description

Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Tooling

Hexagon Robotics is a division of Hexagon – a global leader in precision measurement. Established in 2025, Hexagon Robotics develops humanoid robots for industrial sectors to address labor shortages and enable the transition from automation to autonomy. The first humanoid product, AEON, was launched in June 2025 and combines agility, awareness, spatial intelligence and versatility to provide a market-leading solution for automotive, transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics customers.

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Tooling to drive the architecture and evolution of the simulation environment used by our robotics and product development teams. You will set technical direction, partner with domain experts, and help teams develop, test, and validate AEON faster.

Your Mission

Steer the architecture and technical roadmap of our simulation platform in Python on Linux, built on Nvidia Omniverse / Isaac Sim

Partner with robotics domain experts (control, perception, manipulation, mission) to turn their needs into a scalable simulation strategy

Lead the design and implementation of simulation tooling and workflows, setting standards others build on

Drive system integrations across multiple technology stacks to improve simulation fidelity, performance, and usability

Be the go-to expert for cross-system issues spanning simulation, CI/CD, and robotics subsystems

Set the bar for reliable software through code reviews, CI/CD, automated testing, and observability, with a deliberate technical debt strategy

Mentor engineers and grow simulation know-how across teams

Drive the technical relationship with third-party vendors (e.g. Nvidia)

Thrive in a startup-like environment within a global company, with flat hierarchies and high personal impact

Your Skillset

• BSc/MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field with a background in numerical computation or simulation
• 8+ years of professional Python experience in a technically complex Linux environment, including ownership of production systems
• Proven track record designing and evolving large software systems end to end
• Deep experience packaging, distributing, and deploying Python at scale
• Strong experience with simulation or game engines (preferably Nvidia Omniverse / Isaac Sim; alternatively Unreal, Unity, or Gazebo)
• Hands-on expertise with 3D asset pipelines: OpenUSD, URDF, and mesh file manipulation
• Expert software quality practices: test strategies, CI/CD, debugging, and operational readiness
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical decisions across teams
• Strong communicator, able to align robotics, DevOps, and product stakeholders
• Startup mindset: iterative work with focus on usable solutions for the end user
• Robotics domain experience or direct work with simulation vendors is a strong plus
• C++ experience is a plus
• Experience with robot learning (e.g. reinforcement learning, Isaac Lab), synthetic data generation or real2sim is a plus

What You’ll Get

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid model for real work-life balance
• CHF 500 mobility credit for sustainable commuting
• Bonus system & strong pension contributions
• Tailored training & development opportunities
• Relocation support for a smooth start
• Discounts on health, mobility & entertainment
• Team events and a flat hierarchy where your voice counts
• A warm, international culture built on respect and collaboration

Great robots need great people.