Senior/Lead Robotics Simulation Engineer

• Hands-on experience with robotics simulators such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or similar
• Good knowledge of Python and/or C++
• Practical experience with ROS 2 and robot modelling using URDF, SDF, or USD
• Understanding of physics-based simulation and common robotic sensors
• Experience with simulation testing and CI/CD integration
• Very good command of English and ability to work independently

Nice to have:

• Experience in consumer or mobile robotics, including navigation, SLAM, or obstacle avoidance
• Knowledge of GPU-accelerated simulation or Isaac Lab
• Understanding of embedded or edge-computing constraints
• Experience working in international engineering teams

We are looking for an experienced Senior/Lead Robotics Simulation Engineer to join an international project focused on building the software foundation for consumer household robots.

In this role, you will shape physics-based virtual test environments that enable more hardware-independent testing and help shorten robotics development cycles. You will combine hands-on software engineering with technical consulting, working across simulation, perception, planning, control, and automated testing.

We are looking for a self-driven expert who can independently design technical solutions, advise project stakeholders, and clearly document and communicate results within a distributed, international environment.

Working model

The role is largely remote, with occasional on-site meetings in Germany approximately two to four times per quarter.

,[Analyse existing simulation-based testing approaches and identify opportunities for further development, Design and implement physics-based virtual test environments for consumer robots, Develop and validate sensor simulation concepts, Create and maintain physically accurate virtual robot models, Integrate simulation environments with perception, planning, and control workflows, Provide technical guidance and engineering recommendations related to robotics simulation, Develop technical solutions for simulation-based regression testing, Define test scenarios, metrics, and acceptance criteria together with relevant stakeholders, Integrate simulation workflows into CI/CD environments, Implement containerized simulation execution and automated scenario regression, Document technical concepts, solutions, and results, Coordinate closely with project stakeholders across an international development environment, Participate in Scrum ceremonies and work in 14- day sprints] Requirements: Gazebo, Python, ROS, Testing, SLAM