Senior Scientist: Embodied AI for Robotic Manipulation

Cygnify; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnify seeks a Senior Scientist to advance Embodied AI and intelligent robot learning. You will drive applied R&D on LfD, contact-rich manipulation, and skill acquisition for real-world manufacturing deployment.

You will build and evaluate demonstrations, develop ML and DL solutions, and collaborate across robotics, software, and industry partners to translate research into deployable systems.

Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with real robotic hardware and robots arms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied R&D in Embodied AI for robotics, focusing on LfD and manipulation.
• Design experiments to collect demonstration data and analyze it for intelligent behaviors.
• Develop ML/DL algorithms for perception, manipulation, and decision-making.
• Translate research outcomes into prototypes and deployable solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to integrate systems for real-world use.

Skills

Embodied AI

LfD

Robot manipulation

Python

C++

ROS/ROS2

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Industrial robotics

Education

PhD in Robotics/CS/EE/ME

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Gazebo

Mujoco

Isaac Sim

Job description

Cygnify seeks a Senior Scientist to advance Embodied AI and intelligent robot learning. You will drive applied R&D on LfD, contact-rich manipulation, and skill acquisition for real-world manufacturing deployment.

You will build and evaluate demonstrations, develop ML and DL solutions, and collaborate across robotics, software, and industry partners to translate research into deployable systems.