Alert Venture Foundry · 8 hours ago
Robotics Simulation Software Engineer
North Billerica, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAlert Venture Foundry (AVF) is a robotics-focused startup studio inventing and launching real-world robotic systems. They are seeking a Robotics Simulation Software Engineer to build and extend simulation environments that support the development, testing, and iteration of robotic systems, collaborating closely with controls, autonomy, and systems engineers.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Work with physics-based simulation environments to model robotic systems, sensors, and environments in a production environment
Configure and maintain simulation scenes, assets, and robot models to support development and testing workflows
Extend existing simulation tools with custom components, plugins, or behaviors using C++ and Python
Support simulation-based testing and validation workflows, including software-in-the-loop and early hardware-in-the-loop efforts
Collaborate with controls, autonomy, embedded, and systems engineers to ensure simulation supports real-world engineering needs
Help teams understand the strengths and limitations of simulation when applied to real robotic systems
Contribute to repeatable simulation scenarios used for experimentation, debugging, and regression testing
Participate in testing activities to help connect simulation results with real hardware behavior
Qualification
Required
2–5 years of experience developing software for robotics, simulation, or complex systems, or equivalent academic and project experience
Comfort writing and reading C++ code, particularly for extending or customizing existing software frameworks
Strong working knowledge of Python for scripting, tooling, and integration tasks
Experience with simulation environments such as robotics simulators, game engines, or custom physics-based tools
Familiarity with core robotics concepts such as kinematics, sensors, control loops, or system dynamics
Comfortable working in Linux-based development environments
A collaborative mindset and interest in working across disciplines on real-world robotic systems
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Experience with robotics simulation tools such as Isaac Sim, Gazebo, Unity, Unreal, or similar platforms
Exposure to ROS2-based simulation or robotics workflows
Experience writing custom simulation plugins, components, or sensor models
Familiarity with testing or validation workflows for robotics software
Interest in connecting simulation results to real hardware testing and deployment
Company
Alert Venture Foundry
Alert Venture Foundry is a startup studio that focuses on new technologies using AI, machines, and advanced design instruments.
11-50 employees
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Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
John Lert
CEO and Founder
Rob Sullivan
Co-Founder, President and Managing Partner
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