Agility Robotics
Staff Robotics Architect - Simulation
$217K–$281K
Hybrid- Fremont, CA +1 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- Hybrid- Fremont, CA
Fremont, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years in dynamic simulation; 5+ years in simulation systems, processes, and tools; 3+ years in robot systems/architecture development. Each specified as a senior or lead engineer role.
- Education
- PhD or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field is a bonus.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
About the job
Leads simulation and system-modeling efforts to guide architectural decisions for new and improved humanoid robots, translating applications and product needs into digital-twin scenarios and engineering data.
What you'll do
- Own dynamic simulation analysis for early robot architecture and use results to inform product definition and technical direction.
- Provide technical leadership, lead trade studies and architecture reviews, and partner across engineering teams on system-level modeling and performance analysis.
- Translate simulation into testable, traceable requirements and inform long-term product direction using user needs, field performance, and R&D findings.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of dynamic simulation of platforms to drive product development as a senior or lead engineer.
- 5+ years of simulation system, process, and tools development as a senior lead engineer; 3+ years of robot system/architecture development as a senior lead engineer.
- Deep understanding of robotic system design, component simulation, and digital twin with OS in loop.
- Experience delivering complex robotic systems from ideation through production; strong foundations in software engineering, robot kinematics, dynamics, controls, and system modeling.
Nice to have
- Experience with MuJoCo, Gazebo, or equivalent; AI and reinforcement learning applied to robotics learning and control.
- Full-stack robotics architecture in humanoid, legged mobility, mobile manipulation, or high-DOF automation; PhD or Master’s degree is a bonus.
Pay
$217,000 — $281,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
MuJoCo, Gazebo, Github
AI focus
Experience with AI and reinforcement learning techniques applied to robotics learning and control.
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