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Robot Simulation Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Experience integrating simulation environments with robotics autonomy stacks. * Proven experience architecting complex technical systems from scratch. * Demonstrated technical leadership as a ...

We develop the simulation infrastructure to build worlds (e.g., assets, scenes, digital twins) at scale. Our team sits at the intersection of: * Embodied AI * Robotics simulation * Interactive 3D ...

We are looking for a Robotics Full Stack Simulation Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will develop, implement, and maintain state-of-the-art autonomy software stacks, ensuring our ...

We are looking for a Robotics Full Stack Simulation Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will develop, implement, and maintain state-of-the-art autonomy software stacks, ensuring our ...

We are looking for a Robotics Full Stack Simulation Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will develop, implement, and maintain state-of-the-art autonomy software stacks, ensuring our ...

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What is the difference between Robot Simulation vs Robot Programmer?

AspectRobot SimulationRobot Programmer
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, CAD/Simulation software skillsEngineering or computer science degree, programming skills
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, simulation software environmentsManufacturing floors, robotics labs, programming environments
Industry UsageTesting, designing, and validating robot behaviors virtuallyWriting, testing, and deploying robot control code
Common Search IntentUnderstanding virtual robot testing and designLearning robot programming and control development

Robot Simulation focuses on creating virtual models and testing robot behaviors using simulation software, while Robot Programmer involves writing and implementing code to control physical robots. Both roles require technical skills but differ in their focus—virtual testing versus real-world programming.

Infographic showing various Robot Simulation job openings in California as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 66% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution.
Senior Robotics Simulation Software Engineer - Special Projects

Senior Robotics Simulation Software Engineer - Special Projects

Apple

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something...As an engineer in the Special Projects group, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovation-focused organization within Apple that is exploring overlapping space between simulation and AI/ML. You will be able to work on highly ambitious, high-reward, and impactful projects in the early stages of development. This team has a strong focus on shipping simulation technology in service of AI/ML projects. We use both traditional and generative AI techniques in simulation. Our ideal team member is fearless when it comes to trying new things and is willing to iterate on ideas. We value team members who can quickly prototype, iterating all the way to high-quality implementations. Moreover, we value team members who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization.
As a member of this team, you will use your background to:*Develop the core simulation engine with emphasis on robotics and physics simulation*Integrate simulation software with robotics algorithms*Design, implement and integrate sensor simulation and dynamics modeling for realistic robot simulation*Develop sim-to-real transfer techniques to bridge the gap between simulated and real-world robot behavior*Profile and optimize simulation engine for high-throughput RL training workloads*Design and implement reinforcement learning environments and training pipelines for robotic systems
Strong C++ development experience and Python experienceStrong software engineering skills and practices in terms of performance and code qualitySolid background in robotics fundamentals: perception, planning, kinematics, dynamics, control systemsFamiliarity with reinforcement learning, including policy optimization, model-based RL, and sim-to-real techniquesExperience with physics simulation engines (e.g., MuJoCo, Isaac Sim, PyBullet, or similar)Excellent collaboration skills: strong verbal and written communication skills.BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, or 3+ years of equivalent experience.
Experience with GPU-accelerated simulation and parallel RL trainingExperience with robot learning frameworks (e.g., Stable Baselines, RLlib, or custom implementations)Experience with GPU based computingExperience with sensor simulationExperience with traditional and ML-based simulation and rendering systemsExperience with 3D rendering engine internals: geometry pipelines, shaders, materials, etc.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976