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Simulation Engineer

Join Skild AI as a Simulation Engineer to create expansive simulated worlds for robotic applications.

Location
San Mateo
Compensation
$100k–$300k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time

Posted by employer 2 years ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

Requirements

Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

In the role of Simulation Engineer at Skild AI, the individual will focus on creating detailed virtual environments and refining simulator software to enhance robotic experiences. Key skills include proficiency in programming languages like Python and C++, along with a solid grasp of physics engines and simulation components. This position is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in game development, CGI, or animation, who are eager to apply their creativity to real-world robotic applications. Skild AI values diverse experiences and a collaborative spirit, fostering an innovative environment for all team members.

Joblaze insights

Quick facts

What's the salary range?
Skild AI lists $100,000–$300,000 for this role.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Animation, C++, CGI, Game Development, Python, Robotics.
What seniority level is this role?
Skild AI targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Simulation Engineer role at Skild AI.

From the original posting

Company Overview

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking talented simulation engineers to create expansive simulated worlds to scale up robotic experience. You will have a dual focus: designing high-level virtual environments and enhancing low-level simulator software. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and collaborative skills, as you will work closely with our machine learning engineers and researchers. We are looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds, including game development, CGI artistry, animation, and interior design, who are passionate about turning their virtual creations into impactful real-world applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design visually and physically realistic diverse scenes.
  • Create new, specialized simulators optimized for high throughput, high fidelity data.
  • Work with our ML and research team to deploy and/or improve simulators.

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS, MS or higher degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
  • Deep understanding of commonly used physics engine simulators for robotics.
  • Technical understanding of different components of a simulation - graphics, physics, etc.
  • Experience in game development, CGI, or animation.
  • Knowledge of robot design, controls, and robot hardware.
  • Experience in inverse rendering or photogrammetry.

Base Salary Range
$100,000$300,000 USD

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