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Symbotic

3D Graphics Advanced Software Engineer

Wilmington, MA · Hybrid

$153.10K - $189.10K/yr

Simulation team collaborate closely with robotics engineers, controls engineers, systems architects, and product teams to ensure that our graphics and simulation software accurately represents ...

Symbotic

3D Graphics Advanced Software Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$153.10K - $189.10K/yr

Simulation team collaborate closely with robotics engineers, controls engineers, systems architects, and product teams to ensure that our graphics and simulation software accurately represents real ...

MORSE Corp

Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA

$143.70K - $189.10K/yr

Updating and executing simulation software to test and evaluate novel algorithms * Supporting the development of preflight planning tools in Python that interface with data and UI tools via web API

Draper Labs

Principal Simulation Engineer

Cambridge, MA

$95K - $245K/yr

Develop real-time hardware interfaces, integrate legacy software models, and develop new software models. * Acts as a subject matter expert in System Modeling and Simulation engineering. * Integrate ...

Draper

Principal Simulation Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$95K - $245K/yr

Additional Experienced software and systems engineer able to architect, integrate, and verify and validate components of a simulation in the context of a larger aerospace project life cycle.

Draper

Principal Simulation Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$95K - $245K/yr

Develop real-time hardware interfaces, integrate legacy software models, and develop new software models. Acts as a subject matter expert in System Modeling and Simulation engineering. Integrate 3D ...

MORSE Corp

Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$90K - $210K/yr

Updating and executing simulation software to test and evaluate novel algorithms * Supporting the development of preflight planning tools in Python that interface with data and UI tools via web API

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for simulation software in Boston, MA is $149,756.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,000.00 and $176,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Simulation Software Engineer, you need strong programming skills (often in C++, Python, or MATLAB), a background in mathematics or engineering, and experience with simulation modeling. Familiarity with simulation platforms like Simulink, Arena, or AnyLogic, as well as knowledge of version control and software development tools, is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication help you translate complex systems into accurate simulations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications ensure the creation of reliable, efficient simulation models that inform decision-making and innovation across industries.

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Professionals in simulation software often encounter challenges such as ensuring model accuracy, managing computational resource demands, and integrating their solutions with other engineering tools. These challenges can be addressed by collaborating closely with subject matter experts, staying updated on advancements in computing hardware, and adhering to industry standards for interoperability. Regular communication with team members—including engineers, designers, and testers—also helps to streamline troubleshooting and foster innovative solutions.

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Simulation software is a type of computer program that models real-world systems, processes, or environments to study their behavior under various conditions. It allows users to test scenarios, predict outcomes, and optimize designs without the cost or risk of physical experiments. Simulation software is widely used in industries like engineering, healthcare, aviation, and manufacturing for purposes such as product development, training, and research. The software can range from simple models to highly complex, multi-physics simulations depending on the application.
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Sr Applied Scientist - Robotics Simulation, Amazon Robotics R&D

Sr Applied Scientist - Robotics Simulation, Amazon Robotics R&D

Amazon

Westborough, MA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 6,788 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to join our Robotics Simulation (AR R&D) team developing simulation environments and foundational models for robotics. You will lead the development of 3D physics-based simulation environments and tools to automate reusable sim asset creation for training large-scale machine learning models.
Key job responsibilities
- Mentor a team of scientists on Robotic Simulation best practices
- Establish processes for developing simulations for reinforcement learning, closed-loop simulations and synthetic data generation
- Create frameworks for incorporating essential robotics features, including accurate modeling of sensors, actuators, and controllers into simulations
- Build real-to-sim workflows for dynamic environments and robotics tasks
- Direct the implementation of simulation features to minimize sim-to-real gaps through domain randomization and system identification
- Create asset tool chains supporting industry-standard formats (URDF, MJCF, USD)
- Collaborate closely with a team of ML researchers to enable large-scale robotics training pipelines
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children.

Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2.

Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you.

At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
The Robotics Simulation team's mission is to build simulation and visualization technologies that help its customers do their work easier, faster, and do it with greater effect. We build simulation products empowering our customers to extend upon and build a wide variety of simulation models from low level physics and sensor simulations to large scale solution level simulations.

We create digital twins with multiple levels of detail enabling use across any 3D application and infrastructure. We educate our customers through early prototyping of new concepts. Lastly, we empower our customers to visualize their simulations through technology that strives to produce realistic and accurate representations of the simulated world.

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