Manager Physics Simulation Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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're not just advancing robotics - we're reimagining it from the ground up. Our team is building the future of intelligent robotics through frontier foundation models and end-to-end learned systems. We tackle some of the most challenging problems in AI and robotics, from developing sophisticated perception systems to creating adaptive manipulation strategies that work in complex, real-world scenarios.
What sets us apart is our unique combination of ambitious research vision and practical impact. We leverage Amazon's massive computational infrastructure and rich real-world datasets to train and deploy state-of-the-art foundation models. Our work spans the full spectrum of robotics intelligence - from multimodal perception using images, videos, and sensor data, to sophisticated manipulation strategies that can handle diverse real-world scenarios. We're building systems that don't just work in the lab, but scale to meet the demands of Amazon's global operations.
Join us if you're excited about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotics, working with world-class researchers, and seeing your innovations deployed at unprecedented scale.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 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, with a preference for expertise in rigid body simulation
- Experience with Isaac Sim, Unity, Unreal or proprietary 3D game engine, or industry-equivalent technology (3D animation, simulation, etc)
- 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, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- 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.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Francisco - 193,300.00 - 261,500.00 USD annually