Sr/Staff Simulation Engineer at Diligent Robotics

Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (PhD a plus)
  • 5+ years of experience in simulation for robotics, autonomous vehicles, or related domains
  • Strong software development skills in C++ and Python
  • Experience with simulation platforms such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Webots or equivalent
  • Background in modeling sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, etc.) and actuators for simulation
  • Experience integrating autonomy stacks into simulation environments
  • Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 and distributed robotics frameworks
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis in complex systems
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with hardware, perception, and planning teams
  • Bonus: experience with HIL/SIL test frameworks, reinforcement learning in simulation, or large-scale distributed testing

Responsibilities

  • Design and build simulation frameworks and tools to evaluate robot performance across diverse environments and use cases
  • Develop realistic sensor, actuator, and physics models to replicate real-world robot interactions
  • Integrate AI and autonomy software into simulation environments for validation and benchmarking
  • Collaborate with perception, planning, controls, and hardware teams to define simulation requirements and ensure fidelity to real-world systems
  • Automate large-scale simulation testing to assess performance, safety, and regression
  • Analyze results, identify edge cases, and feed findings back into AI and system development
  • Drive improvements in simulation infrastructure to increase scalability, reproducibility, and explainability
  • Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing pipelines

Skills

C++
Python
Unity
Robotics Simulation
Physics Modeling
Sensor Simulation
Actuator Simulation
HIL
SIL
AI Integration

Diligent Robotics

Develops robots to assist healthcare staff

About Diligent Robotics

Diligent Robotics develops robots like Moxi to assist hospital staff with routine tasks, allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. Moxi can perform activities such as delivering lab samples and supplies within hospitals, which can save staff up to 30% of their workday. This helps improve operational efficiency and enhances the patient experience. The company uses an A.I. framework that includes social intelligence and human-guided learning to enable Moxi to navigate hospital environments effectively. Unlike competitors, Diligent Robotics focuses specifically on healthcare, providing tailored robotic solutions that integrate seamlessly into hospital workflows. The goal is to transform healthcare by improving staff productivity and patient care through the use of robotics.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$68.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity
Competitive health plan coverage

Risks

Increased competition from well-funded robotics companies in the USA, China, and Israel.
Maintaining a competitive edge in AI innovation is a constant challenge.
Gender disparity in robotics may impact talent acquisition and retention.

Differentiation

Diligent Robotics' Moxi robot specializes in hospital logistics, enhancing staff efficiency.
Moxi's social intelligence and human-guided learning set it apart in healthcare robotics.
Diligent Robotics focuses on operational efficiency, aligning with value-based care models.

Upsides

Diligent Robotics raised $25 million to expand Moxi's reach in hospitals.
Moxi completed 110,000 autonomous elevator rides, showcasing advanced mobility capabilities.
Growing demand for robotic solutions in healthcare boosts Diligent Robotics' market potential.

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