Senior Simulation Software Engineer - Robot Intelligence

samsungresearchamerica; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Research America is seeking a Senior Simulation Software Engineer to design and scale a cloud-hosted, high-performance robotics simulation pipeline in Mountain View, CA.

You will work with world-class AI researchers to translate novel manipulation, locomotion, and perception models into robust, scalable software. The role emphasizes GPU-accelerated simulations, cloud deployment, and end-to-end software ownership.

Qualifications

• MS degree in CS/EE/Robotics or equivalent.
• 5+ years of robotics R&D experience.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, with Linux-based software experience.
• Experience with robotics simulation frameworks (IsaacSim, Gazebo, PyBullet, MuJoCo).
• Familiarity with URDF, SDFormat or USD scene formats.
• Experience designing software components and interfaces within complex systems.
• Experience developing or integrating with cloud-hosted services and data pipelines.
• Practical experience with Docker, Git, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Ability to establish maintainable engineering practices while supporting fast-moving research.
• Strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python, C++ and Rust components of a robotics simulation pipeline including asset conversion, asset management, simulation harness, cloud deployment, telemetry, replay, evaluations and comprehensive tests
• Own developed software components through entire lifecycle from concept to prototype to general internal availability
• Profile and optimize code performance to improve simulation latency and throughput
• Collaborate with researchers and research engineers to develop cutting edge robotics algorithms across various embodiments in simulation
• Collaborate on engineering roadmap development for the Robot Intelligence Lab
• Maintain release workflow and regular release cadence for partner teams
• Support reproducible AI development environments and cloud-based training workflows in collaboration with researchers

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Linux

Docker

CI/CD

Testing

Cloud

Git

CUDA

Education

MS degree in CS/EE/Robotics

Tools

IsaacSim

Gazebo

PyBullet

MuJoCo

URDF

SDFormat

USD

Job description

Lab Summary:

The Robot Intelligence Lab at Samsung Research America is a new facility dedicated to advancing the field of robotics through cutting-edge research and development. The lab's mission is to develop advanced technologies to power intelligent robotic systems capable of manipulation, navigation, and complex reasoning for a variety of high-impact application areas. To achieve this mission, the lab collaborates closely with external entities such as universities, startups, and government labs, as well as with several Samsung Product and Advanced Research labs.

Position Summary:

The Robot Intelligence Lab at Samsung Research America (SRA) is building the foundational "brains" for the next generation of intelligent, physical robots. We are looking for a Senior Simulation Software Engineer to design and scale our cloud-hosted, high-performance simulation pipeline.

In this role, you will act as the critical engineering pillar of our lab-collaborating closely with world-class AI researchers to transition cutting-edge algorithms (manipulation, locomotion, and VLA models) from mathematical concepts into robust, physical-world realities. If you are passionate about optimizing GPU-accelerated simulators (like IsaacSim/MuJoCo), building robust C++/Rust/Python components, and deploying massive cloud-based training workflows to close the simulation-to-reality gap, this is your playground.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop Python, C++ and Rust components of a robotics simulation pipeline including asset conversion, asset management, simulation harness, cloud deployment, telemetry, replay, evaluations and comprehensive tests
• Own developed software components through entire lifecycle from concept to prototype to general internal availability
• Profile and optimize code performance to improve simulation latency and throughput
• Collaborate with researchers and research engineers to develop cutting edge robotics algorithms across various embodiments in simulation
• Collaborate on engineering roadmap development for the overall Robot Intelligence Lab
• Maintain release workflow and regular release cadence for partner teams
• Support reproducible AI development environments and cloud-based training workflows in collaboration with researchers

Required Skills:

• MS degree in CS/EE/Robotics, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5+ years of experience conducting state-of-the-art robotics R&D
• Proficiency in Python and C++, with experience developing and maintaining Linux-based software
• Experience with robotics simulation frameworks such as IsaacSim, Gazebo, PyBullet or MuJoCo
• Familiarity with scene description formats such as URDF, SDFormat or USD
• Experience designing software components and defining clear interfaces within complex systems
• Experience developing or integrating with cloud-hosted services and data pipelines
• Practical experience with Docker, Git, CI/CD, and automated testing
• Ability to establish maintainable engineering practices while supporting fast-moving research
• Strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and documentation skills

Preferred Skills:

• Developed robotic manipulation or locomotion simulation environments, tasks and controllers or policies
• Trained or fine-tuned neural network robot policies in PyTorch, IsaacLab or MJLab
• Developed physics or 3D rendering components for simulators
• Developed CUDA/ Warp software components; profiled and optimized GPU kernels
• Deployed services in Amazon Web Services platform

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors-including the role's function and location as well as the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Base Pay Range

$163,300 - $224,600 USD

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade SecretsSamsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalen