Senior Software Engineer, Humanoid Robotics

China, Shanghai Until 9/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer on the Isaac Applications Team, you will help build the platform for Physical AI robots — enabling sim-first development, real-world deployment, and continuous learning to make them smarter over time. The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering skills for (soft) realtime robotics applications and real-world experience with multi-body robots, such as humanoids quadrupeds.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Bring the latest advancements in Physical AI to simulated and real humanoid robots by building the humanoid reference platform showcasing the power of NVIDIA's technology.

  • Collaborate across team boundaries to integrate NVIDIA robotics products such as Thor and Isaac Sim into one solution for humanoid robots.

  • Spearhead efforts at NVIDIA's Shanghai offices, collaborating with team members in America and Europe.

What We Need To See:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • 5+ years of experience in robotics.

  • Proven experience in designing and building real-time robotics software stacks, and deployment on real robots.

  • Demonstrated success in bringing robotics solutions from lab to launch, with direct involvement in implementation and deployment.

  • Proficiency in C++ and Python, knowledgeable in robotics middleware.

  • Ability to adapt to fast paced development lifecycles, multi-functional organizations, new technologies and platforms.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to determine the best approach to complex challenges.

  • Excellent communication skills (including English) and a collaborative approach to working effectively with diverse teams.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd:

  • Familiarity with NVIDIA robotics products such as Jetson and Isaac Sim.

  • Background with Bazel.

  • Experience as a team lead or manager.

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll work alongside some of the most brilliant and talented engineers in the world. With our unprecedented growth, our extraordinary engineering teams are expanding rapidly. If you are a creative, autonomous engineer with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

About this role

Summary

Develop and deploy real-time humanoid robotics software with cross-team collaboration.

Job title

Senior Software Engineer, Humanoid Robotics

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Shanghai, China; remote not allowed

Salary

Highly competitive salaries and benefits, specific range not provided.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++Pythonrobotics middleware

Preferred skills

NVIDIA robotics productsBazelteam lead

Specializations

roboticsreal-timemiddlewareC++Python
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City