Senior Research Scientist (m/f/d)

Sereact GmbH; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Wellpass gym membership

Free meals at workplace

Flexible working hours & hybrid option

Zusammenfassung

Sereact GmbH in the Zurich area is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead development of Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models for robotics. You will bridge research and deployed embodied intelligence by integrating AI with robotics platforms.

The role emphasizes scale, data strategies, real-time optimization, and collaboration with Core Robotics teams. A PhD or Master’s in CS/ML/Robotics and a strong publication record are essential.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or Master’s degree in CS/ML/Robotics with a DL/CV focus.
• Significant publications at top conferences (NeurIPS, CVPR, ICCV, ICRA, IROS, CoRL).
• Experience in leading AI research environments.
• Deep expertise in Transformers, Diffusion Models, and LLMs.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and scale VLA models and foundation architectures for robotic manipulation and navigation.
• Develop strategies for multi-modal data collection and synthetic data generation.
• Optimize model inference for real-time robotic applications.
• Publish high-impact papers at top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA, CoRL).
• Collaborate with Core Robotics and Hardware teams to integrate AI models into physical platforms.

Kenntnisse

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Vision-Language

Robotics

PyTorch

JAX

Transformers

LLMs

Research Mindset

Ausbildung

PhD or Master’s degree 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