Software Engineer - Simulation

We’re an early-stage deep-tech company building autonomous platforms for real-world inspection. Our systems combine robotics, advanced sensing, and software to operate reliably in complex maritime environments. We’re expanding our simulation capability to accelerate autonomy development and reduce risk across real-world deployments.

• Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments for autonomous surface vehicles
• Model vessel dynamics and environmental effects to support realistic testing
• Develop and refine simulated sensor models including sonar, vision, radar, GPS, and IMU
• Build and maintain ROS2-based interfaces between simulation and the autonomy stack
• Create tools for scenario definition, automated test generation, and batch simulation runs
• Enable side-by-side analysis of simulated and real-world runs using logging, visualization, and playback tooling
• Use data from field trials to validate and improve simulation accuracy
• Work closely with autonomy, perception, and systems engineers to ensure simulation is a trusted, day-to-day development tool

• 1–3+ years’ experience in robotics simulation, autonomy testing, or related software development
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python on Linux-based systems
• Hands‑on experience with ROS2 and robotics middleware
• Comfort working across simulation, autonomy, and real‑world data
• A practical mindset for debugging and improving complex system behavior

• Experience with Gazebo / Ignition, Webots, Unity, or Unreal Engine
• Background in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or maritime systems
• Experience validating simulation against real‑world data
• Early‑stage startup experience or comfort working with high ownership and ambiguity

• Competitive salary plus meaningful equity
• Work on autonomous systems deployed in real operational environments
• Small, fast‑moving engineering team with real technical ownership
• On‑site collaboration solving complex robotics and simulation challenges

Email paolo for a confidential discussion. Exceptional candidates from unconventional or non‑traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Simulation Engineering, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, ROS2, C++, Python, Gazebo, Sensor Simulation, Autonomy Testing, Marine Robotics