Embodied AI Research Scientist - Robotics & Vision

Cisco Systems, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 154,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a researcher with a strong foundation in computer vision and machine learning to contribute broadly across embodied AI robotics projects. You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and technology leaders to advance perception, planning, and control for embodied agents, integrating vision tech into cloud/edge systems.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and prolific output, including publications or patents.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS, EE, robotics or closely related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant research experience.
• Experience in computer vision and/or machine learning with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Proficiency in C++, Java, or Python.
• Publications, patents, prototypes, or other measurable technical contributions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and prototype learning-based approaches to perception, planning, and control for embodied agents and robots.
• Collaborate with orchestration, navigation, and manipulation teams to integrate CV/ML capabilities into systems.
• Evaluate and adapt vision and ML models for real-world robotics use cases.
• Contribute to publications and/or patents as the research portfolio expands.

Skills

Research experience

Computer vision

Machine learning

C++

Java

Python

Publications

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a researcher with a strong foundation in computer vision and machine learning to contribute broadly across embodied AI robotics projects. You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and technology leaders to advance perception, planning, and control for embodied agents, integrating vision tech into cloud/edge systems.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and prolific output, including publications or patents.