# Research Engineer – Simulation at Eka Robotics

- Company: Eka Robotics
- What the company does: The Era of Superhuman Robotics. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://ekarobotics.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Boston Area
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-04-20
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/ekarobotics/ba779e63-09a4-4d71-8373-192734add757
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/eka-robotics-research-engineer-simulation/

## About the role

Scale and optimize GPU-based physics simulators for massive training workloads Improve the realism of contact-rich manipulation environments

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong C++ and Python programming skills
- Hands-on experience with physics engines
- Proven ability to build and scale high-performance, physics-based simulation environments
- Strong mathematical & physics background – particularly expertise in rigid/soft-body dynamics, contact mechanics, FEA, and numerical stability
- Experience across the entire simulation stack, from CAD import and mesh optimization to real-time rendering

Tags: Engineering