Embodied AI & Robotics Research Engineer: Motion & Multimodal

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A research engineer position at A*STAR Research Entities focuses on developing and deploying advanced computational systems in embodied artificial intelligence and robotics. You will implement, optimize and deploy AI models across robotics and healthcare domains, collaborating closely with research scientists and domain experts.

The role emphasizes hands-on model development, data pipelines, GPU-accelerated computing, and publishing results from applied research projects within a vibrant R&D

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE/AI/DS or related disciplines.
• Strong programming skills in Python and PyTorch.
• Good understanding of ML, DL, and CV.
• Ability to work independently and communicate ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement deep learning models for human motion analysis, human-object interaction, and force-aware motion modelling.
• Build and maintain data processing pipelines for multimodal human motion datasets.
• Train, fine-tune, and evaluate neural networks for motion prediction, interaction understanding, and force estimation.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, domain experts, and external partners on applied research projects.
• Document technical work and contribute to publications, reports, demonstrations, and project deliverables.
• Optimizing computational performance using GPU acceleration and high-performance computing platforms.
• Support the development of research prototypes and experimental platforms.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

Machine learning

Computer vision

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, AI, Data Science or related

Tools

OpenSim

Job description

A research engineer position at A*STAR Research Entities focuses on developing and deploying advanced computational systems in embodied artificial intelligence and robotics. You will implement, optimize and deploy AI models across robotics and healthcare domains, collaborating closely with research scientists and domain experts.

The role emphasizes hands-on model development, data pipelines, GPU-accelerated computing, and publishing results from applied research projects within a vibrant R&D