Embodied AI Robotics Research Intern

FieldAI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

FieldAI, Irvine, CA, seeks a Robotics Research Intern in Embodied AI to explore robot behavior, learning, active perception, and human-robot interaction. You will validate algorithms on physical robots and contribute to publications, with opportunities to influence field deployments.

The role spans research and deployment, requiring strong Python/C++ skills, familiarity with ML frameworks, and a track record of rigorous experimentation. Apply to join a world-class AI robotics team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong research foundation in one or more areas such as robot learning, planning and decision-making, embodied AI, perception, active perception, or human-robot interaction.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art research in embodied AI and robotics.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Experience with modern machine learning frameworks.
• Experience developing and evaluating algorithms for robotic or embodied systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate research questions and design rigorous experiments.

Responsibilities

• Investigate fundamental research problems in robot behavior and learning, active perception, human-robot interaction, or related areas.
• Develop and validate algorithms on physical robots and learning from field data.
• Publish findings at leading robotics and AI venues.
• Work at the intersection of research and deployment, balancing theory and practical validation.
• Collaborate across research and engineering teams to drive impactful results.

Skills

Robotics research

Python

C++

Machine learning

ROS/ROS2

Experiment design

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Robotics or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Git

Job description

FieldAI, Irvine, CA, seeks a Robotics Research Intern in Embodied AI to explore robot behavior, learning, active perception, and human-robot interaction. You will validate algorithms on physical robots and contribute to publications, with opportunities to influence field deployments.

The role spans research and deployment, requiring strong Python/C++ skills, familiarity with ML frameworks, and a track record of rigorous experimentation. Apply to join a world-class AI robotics team.