AI Motion Scientist for Real-Time Humanoid Robotics

VinMotion; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Global research partnerships

Top AI talent

Vingroup backing

Job summary

VinMotion USA is seeking an AI Motion Research Scientist to develop advanced AI algorithms for humanoid robot motion control. You will work with a world‑class AI team to design intelligent, real‑time motion control systems for agile, human‑like robotics.

Qualifications include 3+ years in AI research for robotics, with expertise in RL, Imitation Learning, MPC, WBC, and edge AI optimization. Proficiency in Python/C++, ROS and simulation tools is expected, with strong collaboration across hardware

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in AI, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of AI research and development experience in robotics.
• Experience implementing AI motion control algorithms in real-world or simulated robotic systems.
• Strong understanding of robot kinematics, sensor fusion, torque control, and human-like motion generation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize RL/Imitation Learning models for robotic skill acquisition and motion adaptation.

Skills

Reinforcement Learning

Imitation Learning

Model Predictive Control

Whole-Body Control

Edge AI optimization

Real-time systems

Python

C++

ROS

Mujoco

Gazebo

Isaac Gym

Deep Reinforcement Learning

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in AI, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python

C++

TensorFlow

PyTorch

ROS

Mujoco

Gazebo

Isaac Gym

Job description

VinMotion USA is seeking an AI Motion Research Scientist to develop advanced AI algorithms for humanoid robot motion control. You will work with a world‑class AI team to design intelligent, real‑time motion control systems for agile, human‑like robotics.

Qualifications include 3+ years in AI research for robotics, with expertise in RL, Imitation Learning, MPC, WBC, and edge AI optimization. Proficiency in Python/C++, ROS and simulation tools is expected, with strong collaboration across hardware