Senior Simulation Software Engineer - Robot Intelligence
Samsung Research America3 days ago
Base Salary
$163k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop Python, C++, and Rust components for robotics simulation, including asset conversion, asset management, simulation harnesses, cloud deployment, telemetry, replay, evaluations, and comprehensive tests.
- Own software components across their lifecycle from concept and prototype through general internal availability.
- Profile and optimize code to improve simulation latency and throughput.
- Collaborate with researchers and research engineers on robotics algorithms for manipulation, locomotion, and varied embodiments in simulation.
- Help develop the engineering roadmap for the Robot Intelligence Lab.
- Maintain release workflows and a regular release cadence for partner teams.
- Support reproducible AI development environments and cloud-based training workflows.
Requirements
- MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 5+ years of experience conducting state-of-the-art robotics research and development.
- 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 URDF, SDFormat, or USD scene description formats.
- 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, plus strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and documentation skills.
- Preferred: experience with robotic manipulation or locomotion simulation environments, tasks, controllers, or policies; PyTorch, IsaacLab, or MJLab; physics or 3D rendering components; CUDA or Warp; GPU kernel profiling and optimization; and Amazon Web Services deployment.
Benefits
- Base pay range of $163,300–$224,600 USD, with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits.
- The position is performed in an office setting and requires sitting and standing at a desk, in-person and telephone communication, and operation of standard office equipment.
About Samsung Research America
Samsung Research America is the U.S. R&D arm of Samsung Electronics, headquartered in Mountain View, California, founded in 1988. It researches and develops core software, AI, digital health, and system-on-chip architectures that feed into Samsung Galaxy devices and other consumer electronics, and supports open innovation and university collaborations. The group builds internal technologies and platforms for Samsung’s product divisions rather than selling standalone products.