Robotics AI Research Scientist

Summary

We are seeking a talented Robotics AI Research Scientist to join our innovative team. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your expertise in system design and modeling to explore cutting-edge technologies. This position offers an opportunity to engage in both research and hands-on fabrication, contributing to the development of groundbreaking prototypes and architectures. Collaborate with a diverse group of scientists and engineers to propel the field of embodied artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and applied research to advance the frontiers of embodied artificial intelligence.
• Invent and enhance data-driven paradigms for robotics, utilizing various modalities such as images, video, text, audio, and tactile information.
• Explore frameworks that enable a wide range of embodied behaviors, from simulated characters to real robots, including both short-term and long-term intelligence.
• Develop algorithms using state-of-the-art machine learning and neural network techniques.
• Define, create, and benchmark new functionalities essential for the next generation of AI.
• Pursue research aligned with long-term product goals while identifying key milestones along the way.
• Plan and execute novel research initiatives supporting the organization's future objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Currently pursuing or having obtained a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in areas such as robotics, motion planning, embodied AI, human-robot interaction, sim-to-real transfer, reinforcement learning, dexterous manipulation, digital agents, and vision language models.
• Experience within robotics research fields like robot learning, reinforcement and imitation learning, task and motion planning, and navigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to solve complex problems and weigh alternative solutions and trade-offs effectively.
• Experience with both robot simulations and real-world hardware.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within a cross-functional team environment.
• Over two years of industry experience in relevant robotics research areas.
• A proven track record of significant contributions as evidenced by grants, fellowships, patents, or publications at renowned conferences and journals in Machine Learning, Robotics, or Computer Vision.
• Capability to manipulate and analyze large-scale, complex data from diverse sources.
• Experience in building systems utilizing machine learning and deep learning techniques.
• Demonstrated research and software engineering experience through internships, work experience, or significant contributions to open-source projects.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and programming in Python.

Public Compensation

$154,000/year to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We also welcome qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws.

We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruiting process.