NVIDIA · 11 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Robotics
US, CA, Santa Clara
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$184K/yr - $288K/yr
8+ years expNVIDIA is a leading technology company specializing in AI and robotics, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop the future of Physical AI Robots. This role involves driving the development and deployment of humanoid robots, collaborating across teams to integrate various robotics products, and ensuring the reliability of robotic applications.
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Responsibilities
Bring the latest advancements in Physical AI to both simulated and real humanoid robots by building a humanoid reference platform, showcasing the power of NVIDIA's technology
Collaborate across team boundaries to integrate NVIDIA robotics products such as Jetson Thor, Isaac GR00T, and Isaac Lab into one comprehensive solution for humanoid robots
Drive real-world deployment of highly reliable coordinated robotics applications: "It's not done until it works on the robot."
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of relevant robotics software engineering experience
Proven experience in building and deploying robust, reliable, and performant robotics stacks for complex, AI-powered robots; from high level architecture to implementation details
Proficiency in Python and C++, CUDA, and middleware. Willingness to learn new languages and tools as needed
Experience in robot learning, including reinforcement and imitation learning, and sim-to-real transfer of learned policies
Demonstrated ability to influence and energize multi-functional teams without formal authority. This includes building consensus, driving initiatives forward, and crafting positive momentum amid competing priorities or difficult technical problems
Ability to adapt to fast-paced development lifecycles, multi-functional organizations, new technologies, and platforms
Enthusiasm for providing guidance and mentorship
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Background with NVIDIA robotics tools (Isaac Lab, Isaac Gym, Isaac ROS) and hardware (Jetson platform)
Experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) and physics simulation tools (Isaac Sim/Lab, MuJoCo)
Experience with humanoid robot whole-body control, manipulation, or locomotion
Track record of building mature robotics solutions
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