Field AI
Simulation, Sim to Real Intern
Irvine, CA · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Experience
- No number of years stated; programming experience may come from coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in a listed or related technical field.
About the job
Build simulation tools and workflows that connect real-world robot deployments with autonomy development, and evaluate simulated behavior against real robot data.
What you'll do
- Develop or improve robotics simulation tools using Python and/or C++.
- Build tools for scenario execution, log replay, regression testing, metrics, or visualization.
- Use field logs and real-world failure cases to create reproducible simulation scenarios and investigate simulation-to-reality differences.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Programming experience in Python and/or C++.
- Foundational knowledge in robotics, simulation, computer graphics, physics, or software engineering.
- Experience building and debugging software, including familiarity with Git and Linux.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, Unity, Unreal, or another simulation platform.
- Familiarity with ROS2 or experience using real robot data to evaluate simulation accuracy or autonomy performance.
Pay
USD 30–40 per-hour-wage
Tools
Python, C++, Git, Linux, Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, ROS2
AI focus
Simulation tooling and evaluation for robotics autonomy, including sensor fidelity, real-to-sim workflows, and comparisons between simulated and real robot behavior.
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