Simulation Environments Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in software development, particularly in simulation environments, with experience in Unity and Python. Your expertise in C++ allows you to create efficient and scalable systems that enhance robotics research. You understand the intricacies of integrating hardware and software to create realistic virtual environments.

You are familiar with game-engine practices and have a knack for building ergonomic tools that streamline the environment creation process. Your experience includes designing content pipelines and ensuring high-quality standards for assets, which is crucial for effective simulation.

You possess excellent problem-solving skills and can work collaboratively with researchers and engineers to validate task environments at scale. Your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly helps bridge the gap between technical and non-technical team members.

Desirable

Experience with Docker and other containerization technologies is a plus, as it enhances your ability to manage and deploy simulation environments efficiently. Familiarity with robotics and AI principles will further strengthen your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will build interactive and programmatic tooling that allows researchers to describe, preview, and validate scenes and tasks quickly. You will create content pipelines that curate, convert, optimize, and quality-check assets from various sources, ensuring they meet the standards required for effective simulation.

You will design and implement systems that enable high-coverage, realistic virtual environments, facilitating robotics research and evaluation. Your work will involve authoring procedural and randomized scenario generators, which are essential for testing and validating robotic tasks.

Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work closely with the Robotics team to integrate cutting-edge hardware and software solutions. You will also contribute to the overall mission of OpenAI by pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings.

What we offer

OpenAI provides a supportive environment where innovation thrives. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

You will be part of a company that believes in the potential of artificial intelligence to solve global challenges, and your contributions will directly impact the future of technology. Join us in shaping the future of robotics and AI.