Senior Unreal Engine Developer – Simulation & AI for Robotics

Lucky Robots; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine Developer to create high-performance simulations for robotics. This role involves developing cutting-edge applications that push the limits of AI and physics in dynamic environments. You'll collaborate with a talented team to solve complex challenges and ensure stability in simulations. If you're passionate about robotics and simulation technology, this opportunity offers a chance to work on impactful projects in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional C++ and Unreal Engine development experience.
• Deep expertise in AI and navigation systems in Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize Unreal Engine applications for simulation environments.
• Implement and refine AI behaviors for interactive environments.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine

AI Pathfinding

Physics Simulation

Debugging

Performance Optimization

Job description

Senior Unreal Engine Developer – Simulation & AI for Robotics

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We’re Lucky Robots—building Unreal Engine simulations to train robots with synthetic data. It’s fast, realistic, and meant to actually work in the real world.

We are looking for an experienced Unreal Engine C++ Developer to build high-performance, simulation-driven applications for Robotics. If you love working with physics, AI, and navigation systems in Unreal, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and optimize Unreal Engine applications for simulation-based environments.
2. Work on NavMesh, AI pathfinding, and dynamic object interactions to create realistic, responsive simulations.
3. Solve physics and collision challenges, ensuring stability and high performance.
4. Implement and refine navigation and AI behaviors for large-scale, interactive environments.
5. Collaborate with engineers and designers to push the boundaries of simulation and AI-driven environments.

Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of professional C++ and Unreal Engine development experience.
2. Deep expertise in Unreal Engine’s physics, AI, and navigation systems (NavMesh, collision handling, pathfinding).
3. Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
4. Passion for working on cutting-edge simulations and AI-driven environments.
5. Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Bonus:

1. Experience with physics-based simulations or robotic systems.
2. Experience with MuJoCo.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology