[Paid] Unity Simulation Engineer - Real-world construction robotics

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Canvas Construction is bringing automation to the construction industry. Our mission is to leverage technology to empower current trade workers to be dramatically more productive and free from repetitive, physically taxing, and dangerous tasks. Our small but growing team has spent the past two years engineering and developing a brand new type of machine. Now, we are deploying on commercial job sites.

We are a Series B startup, and this position will not only have a lot of impact on our processes but also on our culture. There is tremendous room for growth and we are looking for someone who is a strong communicator, flexible, accountable, inclusive, and eager to learn.

We need a skilled Unity 3D developer who is inspired by all the challenges that come with developing a simulation system that will be used for software feature development, prototyping, UI testing, regression testing, and operator training.

Who You Are:

• 2+ years minimum experience with Unity 3D
• Strong C# programming skills
• 1+ year of experience with C++/Python
• A deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Able to solve problems quickly and efficiently while adjusting solutions based on feedback
• Understand how to write unit tests
• Have a passion for technology as we beta test the latest hardware and software while building the best of class simulation
• Have a degree or diploma in computer science/engineering/fundamental sciences or in a related field
• Preferably, 1+ year of experience with ROS
• If there are items under the “Who You Are” section that you are working towards or would like to pursue, we still encourage you to apply. Our promise is that a real person is reviewing your application when received

What You’ll Do:

• Work on building and maintaining our simulation system
• Research technical solutions to best fit the problem and project needs
• Model sensor noise, CAN message, and physical interaction between our robot and the simulated world
• Perform testing of simulator subsystems, engaging team members, as necessary

Why You Should Join Canvas

• Autonomy and support to grow into your career at a growing startup
• Excellent benefits, including fully covered medical, vision, and dental
• The ability to work in a sweet office in SF with some pretty cool robots
• And of course the opportunity to work with some of the coolest people working on those robots in the Bay Area!

Safety
Safety at Canvas Construction is a top priority. We are committed to providing safe working conditions for all our employees. While not all employees are out in the field, we know how important it is to provide proper training, protocols and PPE to all employees. Upon hire all employees are provided with steel-toe boots and safety training in their professional settings. Additionally, employees are also expected to employ best practices to maintain safety and ensure that their workspaces are clear of potential dangers.

This role operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers and monitors. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some ability to move laptops, open cabinets and bend or stand as necessary is required.
Being fully vaccinated against Covid19 is a condition of employment at Canvas. We provide accommodations for religious or medical reasons.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we do not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or any other way on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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