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Introduction
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Robotic Simulation Product Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of simulation platforms for robotic systems. This role bridges the gap between simulation engineering and product development, ensuring that simulated environments and tools align with real-world applications and customer needs. You'll play a key role in shaping simulation products from concept through release and support.
Duties
Lead the design and development of advanced robotic simulation environments and tools for prototyping, validation, and testing.
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Drive simulation product development from ideation to deployment, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and real-world robotic system constraints.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including robotics, software, hardware, QA, and product management to define product specifications and priorities.
Implement complex sensor and physics modeling (LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, contact dynamics, etc.).
Integrate robotic simulation frameworks (e.g., MuJoCo ,ROS2, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Unity,) into development pipelines.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior simulation engineers.
Develop performance benchmarks and validation strategies to assess simulation fidelity and product readiness.
Identify opportunities to improve simulation tools, workflows, and performance.
Support customer-facing teams with technical guidance and customization for deployment.
Requirements
Master's degree in Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (PhD is a plus).
5+ years of experience in robotic simulation, with proven leadership in product or system development.
Deep knowledge of robotic kinematics, dynamics, control, and real-time systems.
Experience developing or integrating simulation platforms like Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Unity, V-REP/CoppeliaSim, or Webots.
Hands-on experience in sensor modeling, motion planning, and multi-robot coordination.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical ideas to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Experience with ROS/ROS2.
Programming skills in C++, Python is a plus.
Experience
Experience working with agile product teams or in a product ownership role.
Familiarity with cloud-based simulation or distributed computing.
Background in autonomous vehicles, warehouse automation, or humanoid robotics.
Exposure to CI/CD for robotics development, Docker, and containerized simulation tools.
Basic Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, in English is mandatory as the candidate will be interacting with a global team based.
Familiarity with software development life cycle is a plus.
Possess good analytical, problem solving skills.
Self-starter, self-sufficient, able to work independently as well as with teams, able to multitask.
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