AI Communication Research Scientist

VinMotion; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

VinMotion USA seeks an AI Communication Research Scientist to lead research in Generative AI, NLP, AI Vision and multimodal models for humanoid robotics. The role focuses on building LLMs, embodied AI, and real-time human-robot interaction.

PhD or Master’s in AI or related fields required, with 3+ years of research experience and strong Python/TensorFlow/PyTorch skills. Competitive compensation and collaboration with top-tier AI talent await.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in AI, NLP, Computer Vision, ML, Robotics, or related fields.
• 3+ years of research experience in Generative AI, NLP, speech processing, or AI communication.
• Strong expertise in transformer-based LLMs, ASR, TTS, and AI Vision.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, and vision AI frameworks.
• Experience with robotics perception, multimodal AI, and reinforcement learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Generative AI for dialogue generation, speech synthesis, and dynamic response generation.
• Develop and optimize large language models (GPT, BERT, Whisper, T5, etc.) for real-time communication.
• Enhance Physical AI by integrating NLP with robot perception, gestures, and emotional intelligence.
• Implement AI Vision models for lip-reading, visual dialogue grounding, and gesture-based interaction.
• Work on multimodal AI that fuses text, speech, vision, and physical movement for humanoid robots.
• Apply Sim2Real techniques to ensure AI models work effectively in real-world robotic environments.
• Publish research in top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ACL, ICLR, ICASSP, CVPR).

Skills

Generative AI

NLP

Speech processing

AI communication

Transformer-based LLMs

Education

PhD or Master’s in AI/NLP/Robotics

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Hugging Face Transformers

Vision AI frameworks

Job description

VinMotion is a pioneering subsidiary of Vingroup, a trailblazer in Vietnam’s robotics revolution, forging a future where advanced technology seamlessly integrates with human progress. With a strong commitment to technological excellence and innovation, VinMotion is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge AI for humanoid robotics. Our mission extends beyond research and development—we strive to attract top global talent, foster AI applications in robotics, and elevate the reputation of VinMotion, Vingroup, and Vietnam as global technology leaders.

Job Overview

VinMotion USA is seeking a AI Communication Research Scientist to lead research in Generative AI, Physical AI, AI Vision, and NLP for humanoid robotics. This role focuses on developing LLMs, multimodal AI models, and embodied AI systems that enable robots to understand, generate, and interact with humans in natural ways.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research in Generative AI for dialogue generation, speech synthesis, and dynamic response generation.

Develop and optimize large language models (GPT, BERT, Whisper, T5, etc.) for real-time communication.

Enhance Physical AI by integrating NLP with robot perception, gestures, and emotional intelligence.

Implement AI Vision models for lip-reading, visual dialogue grounding, and gesture-based interaction.

Work on multimodal AI that fuses text, speech, vision, and physical movement for humanoid robots.

Apply Sim2Real techniques to ensure AI models work effectively in real-world robotic environments.

Publish research in top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ACL, ICLR, ICASSP, CVPR).

Qualifications & Experience

Ph.D. or Master’s degree in AI, NLP, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, or related fields.

3+ years of research experience in Generative AI, NLP, speech processing, or AI communication.

Strong expertise in transformer-based LLMs, ASR, TTS, and AI Vision.

Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, and vision AI frameworks.

Experience with robotics perception, multimodal AI, and reinforcement learning is a plus.

Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses.

Work with cutting-edge AI technologies in NLP, AI Vision, and Physical AI.

Access to top-tier AI talent, global research partnerships, and cutting-edge technology.

Work in a dynamic and innovation-driven environment with Vingroup’s strong backing.

Join us and shape the future of AI-powered human-robot communication!