Embodied AI Robotics Researcher — Real-World Manipulation

NIO; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading smart electric vehicle company is hiring AI Robotics Researchers to join their intelligent systems team. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research in embodied AI and robotic manipulation, developing multimodal models, and prototyping robotic hands to tackle real-world challenges. Candidates should have a Master's or Ph.D. in related fields and strong skills in Python, modern ML frameworks, and robotic manipulation. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend research with practical deployment in advanced robotics.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of robot learning and world modeling.
• Hands-on experience with robotic manipulation and grasp planning.
• Strong analytical and system-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in embodied AI and robotic manipulation.
• Develop and evaluate large-scale multimodal models.
• Create prototypes for dexterous robotic hands.

Skills

Robot learning

Reinforcement learning

Imitation learning

Multi-sensor fusion

Analytical skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, AI, or related fields

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ROS2

Job description

A leading smart electric vehicle company is hiring AI Robotics Researchers to join their intelligent systems team. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research in embodied AI and robotic manipulation, developing multimodal models, and prototyping robotic hands to tackle real-world challenges. Candidates should have a Master's or Ph.D. in related fields and strong skills in Python, modern ML frameworks, and robotic manipulation. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend research with practical deployment in advanced robotics.