Senior Research Scientist (m/f/d)

Sereact; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Wellpass gym membership

Free meals at workplace

Flexible working hours & WFH option

Relocation package for Zurich area

Zusammenfassung

Sereact is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead R&D on Vision‑Language‑Action models for embodied robotics. You will work at the Zurich area hub, bridging state‑of‑the‑art foundation models with real‑world robotic execution.

You will collaborate with Core Robotics and Hardware teams to deploy AI in physical platforms. The role requires a strong publication record, deep DL/CV expertise, and experience with PyTorch/JAX, Transformers, and multimodal data.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or Master’s degree in CS/ML/Robotics with focus on DL/CV.
• Significant publications at top conferences (NeurIPS, CVPR, ICCV, ICRA, CoRL).
• Experience in leading AI research environments and collaboration with hardware teams.
• Deep expertise in Vision‑Language models and action/control in robotics.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and scale VLA models and foundation architectures for robotic manipulation and navigation.
• Develop multi-modal data strategies, synthetic data, and fine‑tuning of large models.
• Optimize model inference for real-time robotic apps without loss of reasoning.
• Publish high‑impact papers and collaborate with founders and teams.

Kenntnisse

PyTorch

JAX

Transformers

Diffusion Models

LLMs

Vision‑Language

Robotics

Ausbildung

PhD or Master’s in CS/ML/Robotics

Tools

PyTorch

JAX

Jobbeschreibung

WHO WE ARE:

We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging cutting‑edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities.

OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a world‑class Senior Research Scientist to join our R&D hub in the Zurich area. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing Vision‑Language‑Action (VLA) models that enable robots to understand and interact with the world with unprecedented generalization. You will work on the intersection of large‑scale foundation models and real‑world robotic execution, bridging the gap between state‑of‑the‑art research and deployed embodied intelligence.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research & Development:

• Design, implement, and scale VLA models and foundation architectures for robotic manipulation and navigation.

Scaling Laws & Data:

• Develop strategies for multi-modal data collection, synthetic data generation, and efficient fine‑tuning of large‑scale models.

Algorithm Optimization:

• Optimize model inference for real‑time robotic applications without compromising reasoning capabilities.

Publication & Visibility:

• Contribute to the global research community by publishing high‑impact papers at top‑tier conferences (NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA, CoRL, etc.).

Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Core Robotics and Hardware teams to integrate AI models into our physical platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic Excellence:

• PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field, with a focus on Deep Learning and Computer Vision.

Proven Research Track Record:

• Significant publications and citations at major conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICCV, ICRA, IROS, or CoRL.

Professional Background:

• Experience working in leading AI research environments

Technical Mastery:

• Deep expertise in PyTorch or JAX, experience with Transformers, Diffusion Models, and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Domain Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of Vision‑Language models and their application to Action/Control loops in robotics.

LOCATION:

Zurich Area, Switzerland:

• This role is based in our Zurich office, offering a vibrant ecosystem for robotics and AI.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Wellpass (gym membership).
• Free meals at the workplace.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home when needed.
• Direct collaboration with founders and world‑leading AI experts.
• Access to large‑scale compute clusters and proprietary robotic datasets.
• A key role in shaping the future of embodied AI.
• Competitive compensation and a relocation package for the Zurich area