Job Description
Job DescriptionThe CompanyTutor Intelligence is building the technology and processes to let robots go where they’ve never gone before: the average American factory and warehouse. We understand that general-purpose and generally intelligent robots are going to be built in our lifetimes, and we’re not content to sit on the sidelines.Founded by MIT alumni and backed with over $40M in funding by leading investors in AI and robotics, Tutor combines human and artificial intelligence to build something greater than the sum of its parts — a Tutor Intelligence. As an AI software company that deploys its inventions directly into the facilities that need them, every line of code, process change, and decision at Tutor has a direct impact on the physical economy. We’re seeking thinkers, builders, and operators who want to help deliver the future of automation.
The RoleSimulation Engineer (Robotics / Isaac Sim)As a Simulation Engineer at Tutor Intelligence, you will build and own simulation tooling that supports multiple real-world robot programs. Your primary responsibility will be designing, extending, and maintaining simulation environments in NVIDIA Isaac Sim that enable rapid development, testing, and validation of robot behaviors before they hit the floor.This role sits at the intersection of robotics, software infrastructure, and product development. You’ll work closely with robotics engineers, autonomy teams, and operators to ensure simulation is not an afterthought, but a first-class part of how Tutor designs, tests, and ships robotic systems. You’ll also have the autonomy to spin up and manage the infrastructure needed to run simulations at scale.This is a hands-on, builder role for someone who has already shipped real simulation systems and wants ownership over both the tooling and the underlying systems that support it.
What You’ll DoDesign, build, and maintain simulation environments in NVIDIA Isaac Sim to support multiple robot platforms and use casesDevelop reusable simulation tooling, assets, and workflows that accelerate robotics development across teamsModel robots, sensors, environments, and task dynamics with sufficient fidelity to inform real-world deploymentIntegrate simulation with autonomy stacks, perception systems, and testing pipelinesOwn simulation infrastructure end-to-end, including: Compute, storage, and orchestration for running simulationsCI / automated testing hooks for simulation-based validationData logging, replay, and analysis pipelinesCollaborate closely with robotics, autonomy, and operations teams to ensure simulation reflects real-world constraints and failure modesDebug simulation/real-world mismatches and iterate quickly to close the gap Utilize real-world data to generic digital twin layouts (real-to-sim) for testing and developmentEstablish best practices for simulation usage, versioning, and validation as the company scales
Who You Are2+ years of hands-on experience with NVIDIA Isaac Sim in a production or research settingStrong proficiency in Python and familiarity with robotics software stacksSolid understanding of robotics fundamentals (kinematics, sensors, control, simulation fidelity tradeoffs)Experience building or operating full-stack systems, including: Spinning up compute (cloud or on-prem)Managing services, containers, or job orchestrationStanding up basic data pipelines and tooling without heavy hand-holdingComfortable owning ambiguous problems and driving solutions from concept to working systemAble to work closely with both software-focused and hardware-focused teammatesBias toward practical, shippable solutions over academic perfection
Nice to HavesExperience simulating mobile manipulators, industrial robots, or warehouse automation systemsExperience with synthetic data generation for perception or autonomyPrior work supporting multiple robot programs from a shared simulation platformStartup or early-stage company experience with broad ownership and limited constraintsExperience operating GPU-backed workloads or simulation at scale
CultureWe believe something special happens when talented, motivated people work together with respect and low ego. At Tutor, every team member is empowered to have real impact and is trusted to take ownership of meaningful problems. We value technical excellence, intellectual honesty, collaboration, and thoughtful urgency.
Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary and meaningful equityFully employer-covered health and dental insurance401(k)Unlimited PTORegular in-office meals and team eventsA collaborative, low-ego environment where people are trusted to do their best workTutor Intelligence is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.