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Entry Level Game Simulation Programming Jobs in Texas

Apptronik

Software Engineer - Human Motion Data

Austin, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

JOB SUMMARY As a Software Engineer- Human Motion Data, you will leverage your background in ... Leverage game engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) and physics simulators to build simulated ...

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Server

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Server to join the team! Experience with family ... Simulators, arcade fun, and amazing event spaces & restaurants, all in spotlessly clean venues ...

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Server

Katy, TX

Games is seeking a Server to join the team! Experience with family entertainment centers is great ... Virtual Reality Simulators, arcade fun, and amazing event spaces amp; restaurants, all in ...

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Server

Katy, TX · On-site

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Server to join the team! Experience with family ... Simulators, arcade fun, and amazing event spaces & restaurants, all in spotlessly clean venues ...

ARA

Junior Civil Engineer (Analyst)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$56K - $65K/yr

ARA is seeking entry-level civil engineers with an interest in pavement engineering to work ... computer software and simulation, defense technologies, systems analysis, environmental ...

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Banquet Cook

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Banquet Cook to join the team! Andretti Indoor Karting ... Simulators, arcade fun, and amazing event spaces & restaurants, all in spotlessly clean venues ...

Nintendo

Graphics Engineer (Retro Studios)

Austin, TX · On-site

$138K - $171K/yr

... developers to stay inspired, balanced, and at the top of their game. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES ... computer simulation or video game software. * Experience with image processing techniques and ...

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Prep Cook

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Prep Cook to join the team! Andretti Indoor Karting ... Simulators, arcade fun, and amazing event spaces & restaurants, all in spotlessly clean venues ...

SurgeonsLab

Sales Executive

Prosper, TX · On-site

... Simulation (Entry-Level | Mid-Senior Level) Company Overview SurgeonsLab is a global MedTech ... The roleinvolves direct engagement with surgeons, physicians, engineers, and clinical stakeholders ...

Apple

Mixed-Signal Behavioral Modeling Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$79K - $107K/yr

Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually ... You will gain expertise in simulation, software methods, optimization and analysis that is ...

Nvidia

Signal and Power Integrity Engineer

Austin, TX

$165K/yr

Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern ... domain simulations. * Knowledge of programming language(s), especially Python NVIDIA is widely ...

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AspectEntry Level Game Simulation ProgrammingEntry Level Software Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Game Design, or related field; basic programming skillsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; foundational programming skills
Work EnvironmentGame studios, simulation companies, entertainment industryTech companies, software firms, various industries
Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming and simulation sectors

Entry Level Game Simulation Programming focuses on developing interactive simulations and game mechanics, often within entertainment or training sectors. Entry Level Software Developer has a broader scope, working on various software applications across industries. While both roles require programming skills and a related degree, game simulation programmers specialize in game engines and graphics, whereas software developers may work on diverse software solutions.

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Software Engineer - Human Motion Data

Software Engineer - Human Motion Data

Apptronik

Austin, TX • On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Software Engineer- Human Motion Data, you will leverage your background in robotics to build the crucial link between human-data and our reinforcement learning pipelines. This role is dedicated to architecting robust motion data pipelines-integrating diverse sources like mocap, game engines (like Unreal or Unity), teleoperation, and generative AI motion models to generate thousands of rich, physically accurate human motion trajectories. You will apply your deep expertise in kinematics and rigid body dynamics to translate raw human movement into actionable, dynamically feasible data for whole-body reinforcement learning. As a core member of the Motion Control and Planning team, you will work closely with Controls stakeholders to play a key role in maintaining a high-velocity, ego-free engineering culture while ensuring our humanoid robots move with unprecedented fluidity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Design, build, and maintain end-to-end motion data pipelines, integrating diverse sources such as motion capture (mocap), teleoperation, and synthetic generation using diffusion models, animation and gaming engines, to support humanoid robot development.
  • Implement and optimize kinematic and dynamic retargeting pipelines to accurately map human demonstrations onto the robot's specific physical constraints, mass distributions, and joint limits.
  • Develop tools and scripts to process and clean raw human demonstration data, and apply state-of-the-art retargeting libraries (e.g., GMR, Omni-retarget) to synthesize and filter new behaviors.
  • Leverage game engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) and physics simulators to build simulated environments for procedural motion generation and data augmentation.
  • Generate high-volume, high-quality trajectory datasets required for training whole-body reinforcement learning policies.
  • Write robust, automated pipelines to streamline data flow between human demonstration sources, generative motion models, game engines, and the RL training infrastructure.
  • Collaborate closely with the Reinforcement Learning and Controls teams to iterate on data requirements, understand failure modes, and ensure the generated trajectories are physically viable on hardware.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
  • Strong theoretical and practical understanding of robot kinematics (FK/IK), coordinate transformations, and rigid body dynamics.
  • Experience building or maintaining pipelines for spatial data, including motion capture, teleoperation tracking, or AI-driven motion generation.
  • Expertise in Python for scripting, data processing, and pipeline automation.
  • A results-oriented mindset with an eagerness to bridge the gap between human motion data and real-world robotic control algorithms.
  • High adaptability and a willingness to explore new tools, moving seamlessly across different layers of the robotics software stack as project needs evolve.NICE TO HAVE (BONUS QUALIFICATIONS)
    • Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art motion generation models and open-source retargeting libraries (e.g., GMR, Omni-retarget).
    • Proficiency in C++ is highly valued to help integrate with our broader robotics software stack.
    • Familiarity and hands-on experience utilizing 3D game engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) or advanced physics simulators for robotics data generation or simulation.
    • Hardware (HW) experience, particularly working directly with physical robotic platforms.
    • A strong portfolio showcasing relevant robotics, sim-to-real, or motion generation projects.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • A BS or MS degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related highly technical field.
  • 2+ years of industry or applied research experience in robotics, motion planning, sim-to-real pipelines, or technical animation data generation.
  • A proven track record of processing large amounts of spatial or motion data to drive robotic or simulated systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
  • Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
  • Hearing and speech to communicate

*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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