Robotics Simulation Engineer — Accelerate Learning

1X; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off and parental leave

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options

Onsite snacks and catered lunches

Job summary

1X in San Carlos is searching for a Simulation Engineer responsible for building and maintaining simulation environments that enhance robot learning. The role includes reducing reliance on physical evaluations and ensuring accurate transfer of training from simulation to real hardware.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of programming expertise in Python or C++, experience with robotics simulators, and strong testing practices. Excellent benefits and competitive compensation are offered, with a focus on innovative robotics.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of programming experience in Python or C++.
• Experience with robotics simulators such as MuJoCo or PyBullet.
• Strong testing practices for simulation stacks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain simulation environments for robot learning.
• Reduce dependence on physical robot evaluations through effective simulation.
• Ensure policies trained in simulation transfer reliably to real hardware.

Skills

Programming in Python

Robotics simulation experience

Physics simulation depth

Performance optimization

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science

Tools

MuJoCo

OpenGL

PyBullet

Job description

1X in San Carlos is searching for a Simulation Engineer responsible for building and maintaining simulation environments that enhance robot learning. The role includes reducing reliance on physical evaluations and ensuring accurate transfer of training from simulation to real hardware.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of programming expertise in Python or C++, experience with robotics simulators, and strong testing practices. Excellent benefits and competitive compensation are offered, with a focus on innovative robotics.