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Robot Simulation Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

ML Infrastructure Engineer, Fauna

New York, NY · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

... robots move, perceive, and act in the real world. This is a hands-on ML role: you will train policies, debug convergence, run experiments in simulation, and push models onto hardware - not just build ...

Test and benchmark algorithms on physical robot platforms and simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim). Required Qualifications & Skills Educational Background: * Master's or Ph. D in ...

Test and benchmark algorithms on physical robot platforms and simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim). Required Qualifications & Skills Educational Background: * Master's or Ph. D in ...

Post Doctoral Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

A solid competency with the standard implementation tools used in autonomous robots and embedded systems (e.g., C, C++, Linux, MATLAB, Python, Robot Operating System, Gazebo Physics Engine Simulator ...

... simulations can't touch. If you're ready to do meaningful work on hard problems, we'd love to have ... Partner closely with a full stack team (from Frontend, to ML and Robotics) to design technical ...

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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.

Is robotics a high paying career?

Robotics is generally considered a high-paying career, especially for roles such as robot simulation engineers or automation specialists, with salaries often exceeding the national average for engineering jobs. Advanced skills in programming, control systems, and experience with simulation tools like ROS or MATLAB can lead to higher compensation, particularly in industries like manufacturing, aerospace, and research. However, salaries vary based on experience, education, location, and industry demand.

What cities in New York are hiring for Robot Simulation jobs?

Cities in New York with the most Robot Simulation job openings:

Infographic showing various Robot Simulation job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Embodied AI Researcher (R&D Lab)

LG Electronics

Englewood Cliffs, NJ • Hybrid

$150K - $210K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Conduct fundamental and applied research to advance Embodied AI and contribute to scientific publications.

  • Develop robot foundation models and multimodal models to enhance robot capabilities and real-world performance.

  • Architect scalable data pipelines combining simulation, generative AI, and real-world data to support large-scale model training.


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Job description

About the Team - LG's Emerging Technology Lab

LG's Emerging Technology Lab (ETL) is the catalyst for technological innovation within LG's CTO organization. Located in the Silicon Valley and New Jersey, we drive excellence across CTO organizations and business units by pioneering in select emerging technology areas. As the Center of Excellence (CoE), we define and shape key technology domains, setting strategic directions that foster impactful internal and external partnerships to deliver measurable business value.

About the Position - Embodied AI Researcher

We are seeking an exceptional Embodied AI Researcher to help realize LG's vision of the Zero-labor Home. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to develop generalist robot intelligence and deploy it at scale in next-generation LG home robot platforms. You will work at the frontier of embodied intelligence while seeing your research transition into real-world products used by millions.

What You Will Do:

  • Conduct fundamental and applied research to advance the state of the art in Embodied AI, with the support to publish at top-tier conferences and contribute to the broader scientific community.
  • Develop next-generation Robot Foundation Models to advance robot capabilities such as 3D spatial reasoning, dexterous manipulation, zero-shot task generalization, long-horizon planning, and safe human-robot interaction.
  • Train multimodal models that integrate vision, language, tactile sensing, and proprioception to achieve robust real-world performance.
  • Architect scalable data pipelines that combine high-fidelity simulation, generative AI, and real-world data collection to fuel large-scale model training.
  • Collaborate with global research teams and hardware partners to integrate embodied AI technologies into LG's consumer ecosystem.
  • Contribute to defining technical strategy and long-term research roadmaps that shape LG's embodied AI initiatives.

Why This Opportunity Is Unique:

  • Operate at the intersection of frontier AI research and large-scale consumer deployment, where breakthroughs transition rapidly from papers to products.
  • Enjoy strong support for research ownership and collaboration, including the opportunity to work and publish with leading universities and AI labs.
  • Engage with startups and industry collaborators to co-design hardware-software systems and validate them in real-world applications.

Expected Qualifications:

  • PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related technical field with a strong publication record 
  • Research and engineering expertise in one or more of the following areas:
    • Robot Foundation Models (e.g., VLA, LBM, Diffusion/Flow Matching for manipulation and locomotion),
    • World Model training for robot action prediction,
    • Spatial Intelligence (self-supervised visual foundation models, 3D scene reconstruction, embodied scene understanding),
    • Multimodal representation learning across vision, language, and tactile
    • Learning from human demonstrations and self play.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical ideas across research and engineering teams.
  • Proven ability to work independently and independently drive technically ambitious research projects in dynamic and fast-moving environments.

Nice-to-have:

  • Hands-on experience with robot HW systems, including manipulators or mobile robots, and sensors such as RGB/Depth cameras and FT/Tactile sensors.
  • Experience with physics-based simulation platforms (e.g., PyBullet, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim) for large-scale data generation, experimentation, and evaluation.

Compensation: the base salary range is between $150k-$210k, depending on experience and location. Additional compensation incentives are also included.

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