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Director of Simulation Engineering

Agility Robotics • United States
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Lead the development of simulation infrastructure for humanoid robots, defining team charter and roadmap. Architect hardware abstraction layers and integrate physics simulators for sim-to-real transfer. Partner with AI, controls, perception, and systems teams to accelerate robot development and validation.

Key Highlights
Build and lead a new Simulation team from scratch
Develop hardware abstraction layer connecting sensors and actuators to simulation
Integrate physics simulators with focus on fidelity and sim-to-real transfer
Partner with AI, controls, perception, and systems integration teams
Define success metrics and tooling for simulation at Agility
Key Responsibilities
Build and lead a new Simulation team from the ground up, including defining scope, hiring engineers, and establishing team culture and practices
Architect and own the hardware abstraction layer connecting sensors, actuators, and physical hardware to simulation environments
Develop and integrate physics simulators using open-source frameworks, with a focus on fidelity, performance, and sim-to-real transfer
Partner with AI, Controls, Perception Sensors, Hardware Interfaces, and Systems Integration teams to support new robot development and capability expansion
Define what success looks like for simulation at Agility — tooling, workflows, coverage, and metrics — and drive the team to deliver it
Develop your engineers: set clear expectations, create growth opportunities, and build a team people want to be part of
Technical Skills Required
C++ Python Physics simulation
Benefits & Perks
401(k) Plan with 6% company match
Equity: Company stock options
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays
Catered lunches four times a week
Generous paid parental leave
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
Relocation assistance provided
Nice to Have
Experience with humanoid or legged robots
Experience with sim-to-real transfer pipelines
Prior experience building a simulation team or function

Job Description

Agility's commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.
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