Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software EngineerThe Principal Software Engineer will design and develop a sophisticated digital twin environment for advanced surgical applications. This role focuses on migrating an existing operating room simulator to an NVIDIA-based platform and expanding the environment to support operating room layout optimization, robotic system simulation, sensor simulation, and future AI model development for intra-operative use cases. The engineer will collaborate closely with clinical application, robotics, and software engineering teams to create a representative simulation of a robotic surgical system and related operating room components, establishing a robust foundation for simulation-based evaluation, workflow studies, and AI model training.Responsibilities:Migrate assets from the existing operating room simulator to the NVIDIA-based simulation environment using its import and scene definition capabilities, including the robot, operating table, sawbone models, and tracking instrument models.Set up an articulation controller to manage joint positions of the robot and connect the simulation to the existing control framework to leverage current functionality for robot control.Evaluate the NVIDIA-based platform for operating room layout optimization and implement or extend missing features needed to support basic layout, access, collision, and workflow studies.Develop a robust physics model for tool–tissue interaction to accurately represent bone resection and tissue manipulation within the simulation environment.Integrate a variety of sensor models into the simulation to support realistic perception and data generation for analysis and AI training.Collaborate with clinical application, robotics, and software engineering teams to ensure the simulation environment accurately reflects the robotic system and operating room components.Establish a technical foundation for simulation-based evaluation, workflow analysis, and AI model training for intra-operative use cases.Apply strong analytical skills and evaluative judgment to filter, prioritize, analyze, and validate complex and dynamic technical information in novel situations.Act as a technical expert and thought leader in simulation, robotics, and digital twin technologies, providing guidance and insights across multidisciplinary teams.Essential Skills:Advanced college degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience of minimum of 8 or more years.Deep expertise in simulation, robotics, or closely related domains, with the ability to serve as a technical thought leader.Solid Python programming in a Linux environment.Experience with robotics hardware development and 3D CAD modeling.Exposure to simulation tools such as Gazebo, Webots, Unity, MATLAB/Simulink, or NVIDIA-based simulation platforms.Experience with physics modeling and simulation, particularly in complex mechanical or interaction scenarios.Strong analytical skills and the ability to exercise evaluative judgment based on factual and qualitative information in complicated or novel situations.Ability to filter, prioritize, analyze, and validate complex and dynamic technical material to drive sound engineering decisions.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Experience with Omniverse and USD (Universal Scene Description) workflows.Experience with articulated robot simulation, including joint control and kinematic modeling.Experience with edge computing environments like Omniverse, and Nvidia's Isaac Sim architectures.Robotics controls with working knowledge of advanced control frameworks.Proven ability to work as a highly specialized individual contributor while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Work Environment:This role operates in a highly technical, collaborative engineering environment focused on advanced simulation, robotics, and digital twin technologies. Work is typically performed in a Linux-based software development setting using Python and a variety of simulation tools such as Gazebo, Webots, Unity, MATLAB/Simulink, and NVIDIA-based platforms, including Omniverse and USD workflows. The position involves close collaboration with clinical application, robotics, and software engineering teams, emphasizing cross-functional communication and joint problem-solving. The work is primarily computer-based, with significant time spent designing, coding, testing, and validating complex simulation and physics models. Attire is generally standard professional or casual technical office wear appropriate for a modern engineering and research environment.Job Type & Location:This is a Contract position based out of Weston, FL.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $110.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type:This is a fully remote position.Application Deadline:This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.