Software Engineer, Simulation

Intrinsic is an AI robotics group at Google aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI, perception and simulation will redefine what’s possible for industrial robotics in the near future – with software and data at the core. Our mission is to make industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a dynamic team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics. ## Skills you will need to be successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Robotics, or equivalent practical experience. - 2 years of experience in robotics software development or simulation. - Proficiency programming in C++ and Python. - Experience with the Gazebo simulator and ROS. - Familiarity with physics engines (e.g., Dart, Bullet, ODE, MuJoCo). ## Skills that will differentiate your candidacy

• Experience with Universal Scene Description (USD) and Simulation Description Format (SDF), and Unified Robotics Description Format (URDF). - Familiarity with Entity-Component-System (ECS) architecture for game or simulation development. - Knowledge of 3D modeling or computer graphics. - Experience with sensor data or synthetic data generation. - Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP) for running automated tests or simulations. - Background in developing plugins for open-source robotics projects. - Experience working with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines. - Experience creating interfaces for front end user facing tools. - Willingness to travel domestically and internationally. At Intrinsic, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment at Intrinsic is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Intrinsic does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Intrinsic’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at: candidate-support@intrinsic.ai.