Software Engineering Manager, Robotics Neural Reconstruction and Real2Sim Applications

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$224,000–$356,500 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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TL;DR · Software Engineering Manager, Robotics Neural Reconstruction and Real2Sim Applications

As a Software Engineering Manager, Robotics Neural Reconstruction and Real2Sim Applications, you will lead a team of robotics software and applied research engineers within the Isaac Engineering organization. You will manage the definition, planning, and execution of projects involving 3D reconstruction, digital twin creation, and robot simulation and validation tools. Your daily work involves designing and deploying novel algorithms for Neural Reconstruction and Real2Sim applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate these capabilities into physical robots and at-scale simulations. The role requires expertise in Python or C++, deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow, and physics simulation tools such as Isaac Sim/Lab or MuJoCo. You will solve complex problems in robot learning, including imitation or reinforcement learning, while advancing real2sim technologies to facilitate the development of physical AI systems.

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What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of robotics software and applied research engineers.
  • Drive the planning and execution of projects involving 3D reconstruction and digital twin creation.
  • Develop and deploy novel algorithms for Neural Reconstruction and Real2Sim applications.
  • Integrate Real2Sim technologies into robot learning development workflows.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to validate and release features on physical robots and at-scale simulations.
  • Translate engineering research into impactful products in collaboration with hardware and software teams.
  • Support the production of prototypes, open source contributions, patents, and technical publications.

What we're looking for

  • PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience working on robotics and deep learning technologies.
  • 3+ years of experience in technical leadership or team management in robotics, autonomous driving, machine learning, or related domains.
  • Strong hands-on programming skills in Python and/or C++.
  • Experience with Deep Learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow.
  • Experience with physics simulation tools like Isaac Sim/Lab or MuJoCo.
  • Familiarity with robot learning (imitation or reinforcement learning) and robot perception.
  • Experience with robot simulation tools and on-robot deployments.

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