Robotics Simulation Expert (human) at Neura Robotics (Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany)
Neura Robotics· Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany·
Role details
Neura Robotics at a glance
German cognitive-robotics company building humanoid and collaborative robots that see, hear, feel, and learn to work alongside people.
NEURA Robotics designs cognitive robots (humanoids, collaborative arms, and mobile bases) plus the AI and platform that run them, all built in-house. Its flagship 4NE1 humanoid targets industrial workflows and everyday assistance, and the Neuraverse platform links deployed robots into a shared learning network.
~$1.7B+ raised · latest: Series C · up to $1.4B · June 2026 · backed by Tether, Amazon, NVIDIA, Qualcomm
Summary
The Robotics Simulation Expert builds, configures, and operates complex robotics simulations to evaluate learning and control methods. The role involves designing reproducible experiments, analyzing sim-to-real transferability, and collaborating with ML and robotics teams to validate models against real-world hardware.
Job description
The robotics of the future isn't just developed on real machines — it's built in simulation first. At NEURA Robotics, we're looking for someone who doesn't just operate complex simulation environments, but uses them systematically to objectively evaluate learning and control methods, and to pave the way from simulation to the real world.
Your mission & challenges
- Simulation, Benchmarking & Evaluation: You build, configure, and operate complex robotics simulations. You develop standardized benchmark environments and test cases, run regular in-the-loop tests, and evaluate different control, planning, and learning approaches against clearly defined metrics.
- Experiment Design & Reproducibility: You design reproducible simulation and evaluation experiments, conduct systematic ablation studies, and ensure clean versioning and documentation of scenarios, configurations, and results — including structured benchmark reports.
- Sim-to-Real & Model Validation: You analyze the transferability of simulation results to real robot platforms, identify and quantify sim-to-real gaps (e.g. dynamics, sensor noise, contact models), and calibrate simulation parameters for maximum physical realism.
- Collaboration & Interfaces: You work closely with ML, robotics, and software teams, jointly define benchmarks and quality thresholds with NEURA, and present simulation results clearly and accessibly to technical stakeholders.
What we can look forward to:
- A university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computational Engineering, or a related field
- At least three years of relevant professional experience in robotics simulation, benchmarking, or model-based evaluation — with proven hands-on experience in research or industry
- Strong expertise in MuJoCo (contact models, actuation, sensors, XML models) and experience with multi-GPU-accelerated simulation environments such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim or PyBullet
- Confident handling of robot and environment modelling (URDF, MJCF, USD) and a solid understanding of robotic dynamics, kinematics, and contact physics
- Experience developing objective metrics and statistically evaluating simulation results
- Knowledge of structured experiment management, Python-based toolchains, and automation of simulation tests (batch runs, sweeps, CI-like workflows)
- Experience with or strong interest in sim-to-real transfer methods, as well as a good understanding of real robot hardware and its limitations
- Team spirit, a structured working style, and the ability to document and communicate technical results with precision
Why work at Neura Robotics
- Culture: "Passion for Winning" — achievement-driven, self-responsible culture with flat hierarchies. Values include trust, honesty, speed, and "We Are Human" (people at the heart of everything).
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, and a hybrid-friendly environment.
- Team: Over 1,400 employees from more than 45 countries — highly skilled, international team of experts.
- Growth & Development: Support for personal and professional growth via Udemy training platform and more.
- Compensation: Competitive salary package with exclusive employee discounts.
- Perks: Summer parties, company town hall meetings, and regular team celebrations.
- Impact: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cognitive robotics and AI that directly addresses labor shortages and makes a meaningful societal impact.
- Diversity: Explicitly welcomes applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing building a team that reflects the world.
- Application Process: Fast — initial feedback within a few days, interviews scheduled within two weeks.