Senior Robotics Research Scientist

What you'll do

• Develop algorithms, models, and methods for robotic manipulation and loco-manipulation, and integrate them into real-world systems.
• Co-lead research projects, publish and release code, collaborate on product transfer, and mentor junior researchers and interns.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on contributions across robotics and machine learning research.

What they ask for

• PhD in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 3 years of research experience after completing your PhD.
• Strong robotics and AI knowledge; proven research record in top robotics or AI conferences and journals; and strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional Python programming; fluency in PyTorch and JAX; significant experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS2 and simulation frameworks such as Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, and MuJoCo.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of post-PhD research experience; familiarity with C++, CUDA, and Warp.
• Product-transfer experience, mentoring experience, or experience in the listed manipulation, perception, simulation, VLA, or industrial robotics areas.

Pay

192,000 USD - 304,750 USD (base salary, Level 4); 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD (base salary, Level 5)

Tools

Python, C++, CUDA, Warp, PyTorch, JAX, ROS2, Isaac Sim

AI focus

Research and develop robotics and AI methods, including manipulation and loco-manipulation; the lab also collaborates on foundation models, including Cosmos and GR00T-N.