Simulation Software Engineer – Robotics Platform

Pickle is looking for a Simulation Software Engineer to support and scale our robotics simulation infrastructure. This role focuses on enabling teams to develop, test, and validate robotic systems using simulation tools such as Isaac Sim.

You will work across software, testing, and robotics teams to build and maintain simulation environments, improve workflows, and ensure simulations are reliable, scalable, and accessible across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain simulation environments using Isaac Sim

• Set up and manage simulation infrastructure, including cloud-based environments

• Build tools, APIs, and workflows to support automated testing and validation

• Collaborate with software and testing teams to integrate simulation into development pipelines

• Improve usability and scalability of simulation systems across engineering teams

• Support feature development and internal tooling for simulation users

• Contribute to CI/CD workflows and automation related to simulation systems

Skills & Experience

• 3–7+ years of experience in robotics, simulation, or software engineering

• Hands-on experience with Isaac Sim (strongly preferred)

• Experience working with simulation environments and robotics systems

• Strong programming skills (Python preferred)

• Experience with cloud infrastructure and environment setup

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows

• Ability to work cross-functionally with software and testing teams

Nice to Have:

• Experience with additional simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, MuJoCo)

• Background in robotics or autonomous systems

• Experience building developer tools or internal platforms

• Strong scripting and automation skills

$120,000 - $185,000 a year

Pay at Pickle

At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.

About Pickle Robot

Want to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing, VC-backed robotics company? Join Pickle Robot! We build systems that companies and their teams love.

Pickle robots unload trucks. Every day, millions of trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded, often requiring manual labor—tough, dirty, dangerous, and hard to staff. Pickle automates this process using AI, machine learning, and robotics to deliver reliable products. Our Unload Systems work with teams on loading docks to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient.

Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.