Senior Simulation Engineer (Gz-Sim, ROS2)

Roboticsconnected; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Senior Simulation Engineer to design, develop, and scale simulation systems that support robotic warehouse automation. You will work across robotics, controls, perception, cloud, and product teams to accelerate engineering innovation and improve system performance.

You will build faster-than-real-time, multi-fidelity simulations and contribute to digital twins platforms, with a focus on scalable infrastructure and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably with simulation/robotics systems.
• Core: Primary Stack: ROS2 & C++/Python proficiency.
• Experience with digital twins, simulation, or modeling tools.
• Experience with cloud-based simulation or scalable infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain simulation systems and virtual environments for robotic warehouse automation.
• Develop scalable, faster-than-real-time simulation environments for engineering analysis and deployment.
• Build multi-fidelity simulation capabilities from component to system level.
• Identify gaps and drive improvements for performance, scalability, and usability.
• Collaborate with robotics, perception, controls, cloud, QA, and product teams.
• Provide technical insights and recommendations to leadership on simulations roadmaps.
• Mentor junior engineers and document architecture and usage guides.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS2

Simulation

Digital twins

Cloud

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Robotics/Mechatronics/EE specialization

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

We are looking for aSenior Simulation Engineerto join ourSimulation Teamwithin ourSoftware Engineering organization. Your job will be to design, develop,optimize, and scale simulation systems that support the design, validation, testing, and deployment of large-scale robotic warehouse automation solutions. You will work closely with robotics, controls,perception, cloud, and product teams to build simulation capabilities that accelerate engineering innovation and improve system performance.

What we do

TheSimulation Teamis part of theSoftware Engineering organization, whichis responsible forbuildingthe softwareplatforms and technologies that powerSymbotic'swarehouse automation solutions. Our team develops simulation systems, digital twin platforms, cloud applications, and visualization tools that help engineers, operators, and stakeholders better understand,validate, andoptimizerobotic automation workflows.

Whatyou'lldo

• Design, develop, andmaintainsimulation systems, tools, and virtual environments that support the development, testing, qualification, and deployment of robotic warehouse automation systems.

• Develop faster-than-real-time, scalable, and optimized simulation environments to support engineering analysis, design validation, system testing, and operational planning.

• Build and improve simulation capabilities across multiple levels of fidelity, including component-level, robot-level, fleet-level, and system-level simulation.

• Evaluate existing simulation tools,identifyperformance, scalability, accuracy, and usability gaps, and drive improvements that enable faster and more cost-effective engineering workflows.

• Support simulation coverage for individual robots,perception, controls, routing, fleet coordination, warehouse operations, and system-wide automation scenarios.

• Collaborate with robotics, controls,perception, cloud, QA, and product teams to align simulation capabilities with product development, testing, deployment, and operational needs.

• Provide senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders with clear technical insights, trade-off analysis, risks, and recommendations to support long-term simulation and robotics roadmaps.

• Mentor other engineers, share technical knowledge, promote engineering best practices, and help the team deliver innovative and scalable simulation solutions.

• Maintain clear technical documentation, architecture diagrams, simulation design notes, configuration guides, and operational usage instructions.

• Stay up to date with modern simulation technologies, robotics frameworks, digital twin platforms, physics engines,renderingengines, cloud-based simulation, and AI-assisted development tools.

• Perform other related duties as reasonably assigned by the direct manager or the Employer.

Whatyou'llneed

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably with experience in simulation systems, robotics systems, optimization systems, or virtual environments.

• Core Requirements:

• Primary Stack:ProfessionalGz-Sim & ROS2expertise

• Languages:Mastery of C++ and Python. (Bonus point for C# and JS)

• Strong software engineering foundation, with the ability to design, implement, test,optimize, andmaintaincomplex simulation software.

• Hands-on experience developing simulations, digital twins, virtual environments, or system modeling tools for real-world engineering applications.

• Plus: Experienced with faster-than-real-time and multi-fidelity modeling in simulation.

• Plus: Experience with cloud-based simulation, distributed simulation workloads, or scalable simulation infrastructure.

• Plus: Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar tools.

• Good teamwork, communication, time management, ownership, and problem-solving skills.

• Workingproficiencyin verbal and written English, with the ability to communicate independently in an international environment and clearly present technical concepts, findings, risks, and recommendations to leadership stakeholders.

OurEnvironment

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.

• Employees maybe requiredto use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.

AboutSymbotic

Symboticis an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform.Symboticreinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-densitystorageand machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges,Symboticenables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility,accuracyand efficiency. As the backbone ofcommercetheSymboticplatform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visitwww.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators,collaboratorsand pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees,customersand community to help guide us as we build a better place to work - for you and the world. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visitwww.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work - for you and the world. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.