Research Engineer, Robotics Applications, DeepMind

Research Engineer, Robotics Applications, DeepMind Mountain View, CA, USA Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in software development, AI engineering, or solutions architecture. Experience with machine learning tools and algorithms, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs)/Vision Language Models (VLMs) and deep learning. Preferred: Experience with ROS/ROS2, simulation environments (Isaac Sim, MuJoCo), or on-device deployment (Jetson, TPU). Responsibilities Select and maintain a "gold standard" set of robot hardware and benchmark the model’s zero‑shot performance on these platforms. Build a library of out‑of‑the‑box demo tasks (e.g., visual navigation, pick‑and‑place, semantic reasoning) that showcase the model’s power in real‑world scenarios. Serve as the primary technical point‑of‑contact for trusted testers (TT); troubleshoot unique hardware‑software integration issues and feed those insights back into the core research team. Travel to partner sites up to 25% of the time. Compensation & Benefits US: $174,000 - $253,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits. EEO Statement Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.