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Junior Algorithm Engineer - Simulation & Robotics

Cognata

Cognata

Rehovot, Israel
Posted on Aug 3, 2025

Position: Junior Algorithm Engineer – Simulation & Robotics (≤ 3 years’ experience)

Location: Rehovot, Israel
Teams: Simulation / Robotics
Products: SimCloud. DriveMatriX

What You’ll Do

  • Split your time roughly 50 % algorithm design / 50 % infrastructure code, mainly in Python with supporting C++
  • Build sensor-physics models (camera, LiDAR, radar), motion-planning or control algorithms, and data-visualization tools that run locally and in the cloud
  • Package, test and deploy your code in Docker/Kubernetes environments; participate in code reviews and CI/CD flows
  • Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Simulation, Computer-Vision and Cloud engineers to deliver production-grade releases

Must-Have Qualifications

  • B.Sc. in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or similar
  • Up to 3 years of hands-on algorithm development (industry, research or military)
  • Strong coding skills in Python; working knowledge of C++
  • Solid foundations in linear algebra, statistics and optimization
  • Familiarity with robotics, control theory or numerical simulation
  • Quick learner, excellent communicator and real team player

Nice-to-Have Extras

  • Experience with game engines (Unreal / Unity) or robotics sims (ROS 2, Isaac Sim, PyBullet)
  • GPU acceleration (CUDA, Numba) or deep-learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Knowledge of computer vision or signal processing
  • Linux, Git, Docker and cloud skills

Why Cognata?

  • Front-row seat to the next generation of autonomous-system simulation and GenAI data augmentation
  • Agile startup culture with real ownership of features that ship to tier-one automotive, defense and robotics customers
  • Competitive compensation, stock-option plan and flexible work arrangements

Ready to accelerate autonomy?
Send your CV to cv@cognata.com with the subject “Junior Algorithm Engineer”.

(Only suitable candidates will be contacted.)