Staff AI/ML Robotics Engineer

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices is seeking a Senior AI/ML Robotics Engineer to develop physics-informed sensor simulations for fixed arms and AMRs at the Edge. You will create real-time AI-powered simulations, integrate with hardware and software teams, and help close the sim-to-real gap for advanced robotics applications.

The role requires strong background in PIML, ML frameworks, and hands-on experience with robotics simulation platforms.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Physics, Robotics, CS, or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in simulation, machine learning, or robotics.
• Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow and scientific computing libraries.
• Demonstrated experience deploying PIML models for sensor simulation.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, with integration into simulation platforms.
• Understanding of sensor physics, signal processing, and sim-to-real transfer challenges.
• Contributions to open-source PIML or simulation projects are a plus.
• Experience with Nvidia Isaac Sim or other robotic simulation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design physics-informed ML models for sensor simulation with physical accuracy.
• Develop and optimize simulation workflows for sensors (ToF, RGB-D, LiDAR, IMUs).
• Collaborate with hardware, AI, and simulation teams to integrate outputs into real systems.
• Apply noise modelling, domain randomization, and physics-based constraints to reduce the sim-to-real gap.
• Stay updated on PIML and robotics advances and share with the team.
• Utilize Isaac Sim, ROS/ROS2, and USD for simulation development.

Skills

Physics-informed ML

Sensor simulation

Python

C++

PIML experience

Education

MS/PhD in Physics/Robotics/CS/EE

Tools

NVIDIA Isaac Sim

ROS/ROS2

USD

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Staff AI/ML Robotics Engineer

Location: Limerick

Team: Edge AI Group, Analog Devices Inc. (ADI)

Analog Devices' Edge AI team is on a mission to redefine how machines perceive and interact with the world. We're building real-time, intelligent systems that combine world-class sensor technology with cutting-edge AI - at the Edge, where milliseconds matter. We are seeking a Senior AI/ML Robotics Engineer with expertise in physics-informed machine learning (PIML) to develop and enhance sensor simulation frameworks for fixed-arm robots and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs In this role, you will leverage your extensive expertise to develop custom sensor simulation models for advanced AI applications. You will collaborate with a talented team of hardware, AI, and simulation engineers to drive the future of robotics simulation, with a focus on closing the simulation-to-reality gap to ensure that our simulations accurately reflect real-world performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement physics-informed machine learning models for sensor simulation, ensuring physical accuracy and realism.
• Develop and optimize simulation workflows that combine physics-based modelling with data-driven approaches for sensors such as ToF, RGB-D, LiDAR, and IMUs.
• Collaborate with hardware, AI, and simulation engineers to integrate simulation outputs into real-world systems.
• Apply techniques such as noise modelling, domain randomization, and physics-based constraints to reduce the sim-to-real gap.
• Stay current with advancements in PIML, sensor simulation, and robotics, and contribute to the adoption of innovative solutions within the team.
• Utilize platforms such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim, ROS/ROS2, and Universal Scene Description (USD) for simulation development.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in simulation, machine learning, or robotics, with hands-on experience in physics-based or physics-informed modelling.
• Experience with advanced ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and scientific computing libraries.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying PIML models for sensor simulation or related applications.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, with experience integrating PIML models into simulation platforms and robotic systems.
• Understanding of sensor physics, signal processing, and sim-to-real transfer challenges.
• Experience with synthetic data generation and validation of simulation models against real-world data.
• Bonus Experience Contributions to open-source PIML or simulation projects.
• Familiarity with sensor hardware design and calibration.
• Publications or project experience in physics-informed machine learning or sensor simulation.
• Experience with Nvidia Isaac Sim or other robotic simulation platforms.
• Proven track record of delivering simulation-driven workflows for AI model training, system validation, or perception testing.

Why Join Us?

Join ADI's Edge AI team to help create truly intelligent edge systems - where sensing, learning, and acting happen in real time.

You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, solving hard problems with people who care about impact, reliability, and real-world performance.

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For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centres. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI - a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.