Junior Algorithm Engineer - Simulation & Robotics
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.)