Senior Software Engineer - Robotics Validation and Benchmarking

Nvidia Corporation in; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead robotics benchmarking efforts. This role involves designing benchmarking tools for both software and hardware systems, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have extensive experience in robotics and strong programming skills in C++ and Python. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics technology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in robotics, embedded systems, or related domains.
• Deep understanding of simulation frameworks and real-time testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the development of robust benchmarking pipelines.
• Define key performance indicators and success metrics for robotic systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.

Skills

C++

Python

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

PhD

Tools

Isaac Sim

Gazebo

ROS2

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Robotics Validation and Benchmarking (Finance)

Senior Software Engineer - Robotics Validation and Benchmarking (Finance)

NVIDIA is searching for a Senior Engineer to lead robotics benchmarking efforts across software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems for Physical AI applications. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of intelligent machines by developing scalable, accurate, and high-fidelity benchmarking tools that drive innovation in autonomy, robotics, and AI at the edge.

As part of our team, you'll work closely with world-class engineers, researchers, and product teams to evaluate performance and reliability of robotic systems under real-world and simulated conditions. If you're excited by the challenge of designing advanced benchmarking frameworks and contributing to the evolution of robotics and AI, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and own the development of robust benchmarking pipelines for SIL and HIL setups across NVIDIA's robotics stack.
• Define key performance indicators and success metrics for evaluating robotic systems dedicated to perception, planning, and control.
• Develop automated testing frameworks that integrate with simulation environments and physical robots to assess system performance and reliability.
• Engage with versatile teams encompassing hardware, software, systems, and applied research to ensure alignment on evaluation goals and methodologies.
• Identify gaps in current testing infrastructure and propose solutions that improve coverage, scalability, and accuracy. Drive the benchmarking strategy for end-to-end evaluation of real-world robotic use cases, including performance under edge cases and long-tail scenarios.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.

What We Need To See:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience (PhD preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in robotics, embedded systems, or related domains with a focus on system validation, SIL/HIL, or benchmarking.
• Deep understanding of simulation frameworks (e.g., Isaac Sim, Gazebo, ROS2) and real-time testing environments.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and experience with automated test frameworks.
• Shown proficiency in setting and tracking performance metrics for advanced technology systems.
• Experience working with robotic platforms (mobile robots, manipulators, drones, etc.) and physical system integration. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd:

• Experience with NVIDIA platforms (Jetson, Isaac, Omniverse).
• Contributions to open-source robotics communities. Prior work on real-time safety validation, edge AI benchmarking, or AI model evaluation in robotics.
• A passion for creating reliable systems that bridge the gap between simulation and the real world.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers with some of the most forward-thinking and dedicated people in the world working here.

The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 356,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.