Robotics Software Engineer

Noble Machines; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Machines is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer focused on simulation to build and own the virtual environments used for training, validation, and testing of our robotic platforms. You will create high-fidelity simulations that reproduce deployment conditions and enable rapid iteration without hardware experiments.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in robotics, strong C++17+/Python skills, and hands-on experience with ROS 2 and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in robotics or distributed software development.
• Proficient in C++17+ and Python; ROS 2 experience.
• Experience with simulation tools (Isaac Sim, Gazebo, Mujoco).
• Able to build modular, distributed software and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain simulation workflows for validation and testing.
• Create high-fidelity simulation environments and digital twins.
• Collaborate with hardware and autonomy teams to deliver field-ready systems.

Skills

Robotics software development

C++17+ & Python

ROS 2 & DDS

Simulation software experience

Docker / CI/CD / colcon

APIs & developer tools

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Isaac Sim

Omniverse

Gazebo

Mujoco

Docker

colcon

ROS 2

Job description

Full-time | Sunnyvale, CA | Engineering (Onsite)

About Noble Machines

Noble Machines builds multipurpose robots to support human workers in the world's toughest jobs—turning dangerous work from a necessity into a choice. Our work demands reliability, robustness, and readiness for the unexpected—on time, every time. We're assembling a mission-driven team focused on delivering real impact in heavy industry, from construction and mining to energy. If you're driven to build rugged, reliable products that solve real-world problems, we'd love to talk.

Robotics Software Engineer – Simulation

Full-time | Sunnyvale, CA | Engineering (Onsite)

About Noble Machines

Noble Machines builds multipurpose robots to support human workers in the world's toughest jobs—turning dangerous work from a necessity into a choice. Our work demands reliability, robustness, and readiness for the unexpected—on time, every time. We're assembling a mission-driven team focused on delivering real impact in heavy industry, from construction and mining to energy. If you're driven to build rugged, reliable products that solve real-world problems, we'd love to talk.

Position Overview

As a Robotics Software Engineer focused on simulation, you'll build and own the simulation environments that power development, validation, and testing of Noble Machines' robotic platforms. You will build and own the simulation infrastructure to recreate deployment environments that support training, validation, evaluation, and sim-to-real transfer. By creating high-fidelity virtual environments, you'll enable our teams to validate autonomy, control, and perception systems before they ever touch hardware—accelerating development while ensuring our robots are ready for the unexpected in the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain simulation workflows with Isaac Sim, Omniverse, Gazebo, or Mujoco for integration and validation.
• Build and iterate on high-fidelity simulation environments, digital twins, and synthetic data pipelines to support autonomy and controls development.
• Collaborate with hardware, autonomy, and test teams to deliver field-ready systems.

Requirements

• 4+ years in robotics or distributed software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ (C++17+) and Python.
• Experience working within simulation software (i.e. Isaac Sim, Omniverse, etc.)
• Solid understanding of ROS 2, lifecycle nodes, and DDS communication.
• Experience building modular, distributed runtime or middleware systems.
• Familiarity with containerized development (Docker, colcon, CI/CD pipelines).
• Proven experience building APIs, SDKs, or developer-facing tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with robotics simulation environments (Isaac Sim, Mujoco, Gazebo).
• Knowledge of behavior trees, system diagnostics, or safety frameworks.
• Familiarity with orchestration tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Kubernetes).
• Open-source contributions in ROS 2, robotics middleware, or developer tooling.

California Pay Transparency Statement

Pay Transparency & Compensation In accordance with California's Pay Transparency Act (SB 1162), the expected base salary range for this position located in Sunnyvale, CA is $140,000 – $200,000 per year.

Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, technical skills, and specialized expertise. Base salary is just one component of Noble Machines' total rewards package, which may also include equity options, comprehensive healthcare benefits, retirement plan contributions, and performance-based incentives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Noble Machines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.