Member of Technical Staff (Robotics)

Reka; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa support

5 weeks paid leave

Health benefits (vision and dental)

Job summary

Reka is seeking researchers to advance robotics through world models, with emphasis on 3D/4D scene representations and multimodal AI. You will work with ML researchers and hardware teams to ensure robust perception, simulation, and control of robotic systems in real-world settings.

The role focuses on building training and simulation platforms, developing persistent scene representations, and pushing the boundaries of generative models for embodied AI.

Qualifications

• Background in robotics or computer vision.
• Experience with 3D perception, scene representations, or world models.
• Experience with robotic systems, simulation, or real-world platforms.
• Strong programming skills (Python, C++, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Build the Foundation: Collaborate with our world model team to build state-of-the-art training and simulation platform for robotics.
• Build the "World": Develop persistent 3D/4D scene representations that maintain temporal consistency.
• Drive Intelligence: Unlock advanced robotics planning and decision making through our in-house, cutting-edge world models.
• Sim2Real: Ensure sensing and system dynamics perform reliably in high-stakes, real-world operations, where models think, simulate, and act.
• Push Boundaries: Partner with top ML researchers to innovate on generative models and physical AGI.

Skills

Robotics

Computer vision

3D perception

World models

Python

C++

ROS

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Tools

ROS

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

We are an AI research lab building foundational intelligence for the physical world.

Our models are designed to solve complex real-world challenges, powering everything from intelligent robots to next-generation wearables and media.

We work at the intersection of world models, video generation, and robotics, building systems that represent complex environments, reason about objects and dynamics, and translate high-level AI intentions into smooth, efficient, safe, and responsive actions across a variety of robotic embodiments.

You will collaborate closely with ML researchers developing multimodal world models and generative systems, and with hardware teams and partners to ensure robotic platforms, sensing, and system dynamics behave optimally in real-world operation.

What You’ll Do

• Build the Foundation: Collaborate with our world model team to build state-of-the-art training and simulation platform for robotics.
• Build the "World": Develop persistent 3D/4D scene representations that maintain temporal consistency.
• Drive Intelligence: Unlock advanced robotics planning and decision making through our in-house, cutting-edge world models.
• Sim2Real: Ensure sensing and system dynamics perform reliably in high-stakes, real-world operations, where models think, simulate, and act.
• Push Boundaries: Partner with top ML researchers to innovate on generative models and physical AGI.

Areas of Interest

We are particularly excited about candidates working on topics such as:

• World models for embodied systems
• 3D / 4D generative models
• Robotics manipulation
• Embodied AI
• Multimodal AI

What We’re Looking For

• Background in robotics, or computer vision
• Experience with 3D perception, scene representations, or world models
• Experience working with robotic systems, simulation, or real-world platforms
• Strong programming skills (Python, C++, or similar)
• Located in London or willing to relocate to London, UK

Ability to work across machine learning, perception, and robotics.

Reka's Mission

Reka's mission is to build useful multimodal artificial intelligence and use it to empower organisations and businesses. We are a globally distributed foundation model startup, headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Embracing a remote-first approach, our team brings together top talent from around the world. Our founding team, along with many of our team members, has contributed to many of the breakthroughs in AI over the past decade.

Why Reka?

• An Elite Team: Collaborate with top-tier engineers, researchers, operators from renowned organizations like Google DeepMind and Facebook AI Research (FAIR) and successful startups, driving innovation in cutting-edge AI technology.
• Massive Market Opportunity: Be part of a rapidly growing industry poised to transform multiple sectors globally, offering the chance to make a significant impact.
• Mission-Driven Environment: Work alongside a collaborative, mission-focused team dedicated to advancing AI for meaningful applications.
• Inclusive and Open Culture: Thrive in an open and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters creativity.
• Generous Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks of paid leave to recharge, comprehensive healthcare benefits including vision and dental, and additional perks that support your well-being.
• Visa Support: We provide visa assistance for UK employees to ensure a smooth transition and support your career with us.