Research scientist (Robotics, AI) (Santa Clara)

Job Title

Research scientist (Robotics, AI)

Position Type

Full-Term / Permanent

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $270,000.00/yr

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Job Description

We are an early-stage robotics startup working on building multi‑purpose mobile robots that can do complex manipulation tasks. We are seeking a creative, skilled, and motivated research scientist to join our founding team in advancing robot manipulation capabilities. You will collaborate with a team of talented researchers and engineers, and drive ongoing innovation and technological advancements within the company. This is a full‑time on‑site role in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop new algorithms and methods for training AI models to enhance robot dexterity.
• Work with large‑scale ML systems and large‑scale model training/fine‑tuning.
• Design and implement state‑of‑the‑art learning‑based manipulation/navigation/control algorithms on real robots.
• Collaborate with other teams to develop a diverse set of robust manipulation skills for robots.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Robotics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc., or equivalent research experience.
• Passionate about working with robots and building robot products.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• At least 3 years of experience conducting independent research.
• Deep understanding of state‑of‑the‑art robot learning techniques (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, etc.).
• Track record of research excellence with publications in top conferences and journals such as Science Robotics, IJRR, RSS, CoRL, ICRA, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc.
• Proficient with Python.
• Proficient with deep learning libraries such as PyTorch/TensorFlow/Jax.
• Experience with real robot experiments.
• Experience with robot simulators such as Isaac Gym, Isaac Sim, SAPIEN, MuJoCo, Drake, etc.

About Us

Our founding‑stage robotics startup focuses on building multi‑purpose mobile robots capable of complex manipulation tasks.

Compensation

The compensation offered will depend on various factors, including location, experience, education, and job‑related skills. This role includes a competitive base salary, bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.