About the Role

Lead the development of physics-based simulation infrastructure for advanced robotics systems at Amazon. Bridge theoretical physics with engineering to accelerate robot design and validation. Build and lead a world-class simulation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and lead development of comprehensive simulation environments for multi-modal robotics
• Drive simulation-based design optimization across mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Lead validation of simulation results against physical systems
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and AI teams to accelerate development cycles
• Build and lead a world-class simulation team

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• PhD in Physics, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field (or MS with exceptional experience)
• Deep expertise in physics-based simulation, including rigid body dynamics, contact modeling, and multi-body systems
• Demonstrated experience with modern simulation platforms (IsaacSim/Omniverse, Mujoco, Drake)
• Strong background in control systems and optimization

Nice to Have:

• Experience scaling simulation infrastructure
• Background in machine learning integration with simulation environments
• Experience with real-time simulation systems

Benefits & Perks

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Other benefits (full range)