Senior Robotics Simulation & Safety Validation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Simulation & Verification Lead to develop and maintain its robotics simulation platform. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in robotics simulation and verification, strong programming skills in C++/Python, and be familiar with human-robot safety interactions. The role offers a competitive salary, participation in a Stock Option Plan, and various office perks including paid vacation and travel opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus stock options

Paid vacation

Travel opportunities

Office perks: free meals and team events

Freedom to influence product initiatives

Collaboration with top-tier professionals

Startup culture with minimal bureaucracy

Qualifications

• 7+ years in robotics simulation and verification.
• Experience with physics-based simulators.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robotics simulation platform.
• Build scenario generators and performance dashboards.
• Create simulation-based safety validation protocols.

Skills

Robotics simulation expertise

C++/Python programming

KPI definition

Risk-based evaluation

Human-robot interaction safety

Tools

Physics-based simulators

Simulation platforms

Job description

Job Description

Senior Simulation & Verification Lead

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries. The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universal basic income will eventually be a true evolution of our civilization.

Solution

As the demands on our built environment rise, labour shortages loom. With the world’s workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed. By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain robotics simulation platform.
• Build scenario generators and performance/risk dashboards.
• Create simulation-based safety validation protocols.
• Manage and expand the scenario library for realistic hazards.
• Verify safety stack performance in simulation prior to hardware testing.

We’re Looking For

• 7+ years in robotics simulation and verification.
• Proficiency with physics-based simulators and scenario .
• Experience in KPI definition and risk-based evaluation.
• Strong programming skills in C++/Python.
• Familiarity with human-robot interaction safety considerations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
• Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
• Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
• Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
• Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy