Robotics Research Engineer — Safe AI Control & Manipulation

EPFL; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EPFL LASA Laboratory seeks a research engineer to join a team of PhD students and postdocs. You will develop software for robotic control and machine learning, validate concepts experimentally, and contribute to hardware design from sensors to mechanics.

You will demonstrate results to lab visitors and at external events, collaborating across multiple teams. The ideal candidate holds a Masters or PhD in Robotics or ML, is proficient in Python/C++/MATLAB, and has experience with ROS/ROS2, Linux,

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Robotics, ML, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python/C++/MATLAB.
• Experience with Linux, ROS/ROS2, and ML techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software frameworks for robotic control and ML.
• Perform experimental validation with lab researchers.
• Conduct robotic evaluation and hardware design from sensors to mechanics.
• Create demonstrations for lab visitors and external events.

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Robotics

Machine Learning

Linux

ROS/ROS2

Git

Docker

English

French

Education

Masters or PhD in Robotics/ML

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Docker

Git

Linux

Job description

EPFL LASA Laboratory seeks a research engineer to join a team of PhD students and postdocs. You will develop software for robotic control and machine learning, validate concepts experimentally, and contribute to hardware design from sensors to mechanics.

You will demonstrate results to lab visitors and at external events, collaborating across multiple teams. The ideal candidate holds a Masters or PhD in Robotics or ML, is proficient in Python/C++/MATLAB, and has experience with ROS/ROS2, Linux,