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Apptronik

Simulation Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Solid fundamentals: rigid body dynamics, linear algebra, spatial math, programming * Coursework or ... Internship or research experience in robotics, gaming, or graphics EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE * BS ...

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Lap Time Simulation Engineer

Milford, MI · On-site

This role is an entry-level role for someone who can apply strong theoretical knowledge, plan and ... The engineer will help build, execute, correlate, and interpret simulation studies that support ...

General Motors

Lap Time Simulation Engineer

Milford, MI · On-site

This role is an entry-level role for someone who can apply strong theoretical knowledge, plan and ... The engineer will help build, execute, correlate, and interpret simulation studies that support ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level game simulation programming in the United States is $67,601.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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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Simulation Engineer

Simulation Engineer

Apptronik

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 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
Few teams get to shape how a humanoid robot learns to perceive, plan, and act - and even fewer let an early-career engineer touch every layer of that stack. As a Simulation Engineer on the Sim team, you'll contribute across dexterity, design simulation, robot description, and platform tooling, applying strong Python skills, a robotics-fundamentals foundation, and a builder's curiosity to make our simulation infrastructure faster, cleaner, and more useful every week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Author evaluation scenes in Isaac Lab / Isaac Sim from specifications, shortening the loop from "we want to test X" to "X is being tested."
  • Run sim-to-real comparison experiments and produce comparison reports that highlight where simulation diverges from hardware.
  • Contribute to the CAD-to-simulation pipeline - kinematic graphs, collision geometry, mass and inertia properties - so the design org can iterate against simulation faster.
  • Maintain canonical robot models and the validation tooling that protects them from regressions across releases.
  • Improve developer experience on the simulation platform through examples, onboarding documentation, CI infrastructure, and user-issue triage.
  • Bring a fresh-eyes perspective to onboarding documentation so the next engineer joining the team gets productive in days, not weeks.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Must-Have
  • 0-2 years of professional software engineering experience (strong internship or research project experience qualifies)
  • Strong Python skills
  • Solid fundamentals: rigid body dynamics, linear algebra, spatial math, programming
  • Coursework or project experience with robotics simulation, computational geometry, or computer graphics
  • Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to work across multiple domains rather than specializing immediately
Nice-to-Have
  • Hands-on experience with Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Gazebo, or equivalent simulator (coursework or projects count)
  • Familiarity with USD, URDF, MJCF, or other robot/scene description formats
  • Exposure to mechanical engineering, robot hardware, or sim-to-real workflows
  • Some C++ exposure
  • Internship or research experience in robotics, gaming, or graphics

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. MS welcome but not

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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