Sr. Software Development Engineer- Simulation, Frontier AI Robotics

Sr. Software Development Engineer - Simulation, Frontier AI Robotics Job ID: | Amazon.com Services LLC We are seeking a Simulation Engineer to join our AI robotics research team developing foundation models for robotics. You will rapidly develop 3D physics‑based simulation frameworks and tools alongside scientists to enable training large‑scale machine learning models. Key Job Responsibilities Develop simulations for reinforcement learning, closed‑loop simulations and synthetic data generation Implement essential robotics features, including accurate modeling of sensors, actuators, and controllers Build real‑to‑sim workflows for dynamic environments and robotics tasks Implement simulation features to minimize sim‑to‑real gaps through domain randomization and system identification Create asset toolchains supporting industry‑standard formats (URDF, MJCF, USD) Collaborate closely with a team of ML researchers to enable large‑scale robotics training pipelines About the team: At Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR), we are reimagining robotics from the ground up, building frontier foundation models and end‑to‑end learned systems. Our work spans multimodal perception and sophisticated manipulation strategies that scale to Amazon’s global operations. Basic Qualifications 5+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team Strong software engineering experience in 3D domains (games, simulation, robotics, etc.) Extensive experience in physics simulation, preferably in rigid body simulation Experience with Isaac Sim, Unity, Unreal or proprietary 3D game engine, or industry‑equivalent technology Understanding of 3D graphics and real‑time rendering applications Passion for your craft and demonstrated excellence in physics simulation engineering Proficiency in Python and C++ Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent Experience with physical robots, reinforcement learning, synthetic data generation Experience optimizing physics simulation for articulated robots and rigid body interactions Familiarity with modern ML frameworks like PyTorch Familiarity with 3D formats (URDF, MJCF, USD) Familiarity with 3D content creation tools (e.g., Blender, Houdini) Experience implementing techniques from research papers Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation, please visit for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to medical, financial, and other benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr