Robotics Software Engineer - Sim-to-Real - Switzerland, Zurich | Nvidia Job

Join NVIDIA's world-class team as a Robotics Software Engineer - Sim-to-Real in Zurich, Switzerland, and be part of the ambitious journey to redefine the future of robotics! You will work on groundbreaking projects that transform advancements in simulation into real-world applications, making a significant impact on both our technology and the world.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the forefront of Physical AI progress in both simulated and real humanoid robots by building the humanoid reference platform that features NVIDIA's robotics technologies.

• Work together with various groups to seamlessly incorporate NVIDIA robotics products like Jetson Thor, Isaac Sim/Lab, Isaac ROS into all-encompassing solutions for humanoid robots.

• Work on making things function seamlessly on real robots in our Zurich lab, focusing on training and deploying whole-body controllers, manipulation policies (VLA/WAM) and embedded agents (CaP).

What we need to see:

• 5 years of experience in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field, with proven experience in the industry.

• Proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages and experience applying them to real-time robotics systems.

• Hands-on experience with both simulated and physical robots.

• In-depth knowledge of tools and libraries for robotics and learning, including PyTorch, ROS2, and physics simulators like Isaac Sim or Newton.

• Experience with learning-based robotics such as sim-to-real RL training, VLA fine-tuning, or embedded/code-as-policy agents.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Proven experience using NVIDIA robotics tools (Isaac Sim/Lab, Isaac ROS, Isaac GR00T) and hardware (Jetson platform).

• Practical experience handling humanoid robots in a commercial or academic setting.

• Extensive hands-on experience with robotic systems that demonstrate your ability to effectively apply complex solutions.

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