HRI Engineer/Research Scientist

VinMotion; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

VinMotion USA is seeking an AI Communication Research Scientist to design and implement AI-driven speech, NLP, vision, and multimodal interaction solutions for humanoid robots. This role emphasizes Generative AI, Physical AI, and AI Vision to enable intelligent, real-time robotic communication.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of AI development experience in NLP or vision, strong transformer model expertise, and proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenCV.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in AI, NLP, CV, Robotics or related fields.
• 2+ years of AI development experience, NLP or AI Vision.
• Strong knowledge of transformer models, LLMs, and generative AI.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, and NLP frameworks.
• Experience with robotics perception, ASR, TTS, and multimodal AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop Generative AI models for natural, human-like conversations in humanoid robots.
• Implement speech-to-text (ASR), text-to-speech (TTS), and chatbot functionalities.
• Optimize transformer-based NLP models for real-time execution.
• Enhance robotic perception using AI Vision models for lip-reading, facial expression recognition, and gaze tracking.
• Integrate Physical AI by combining NLP with gesture recognition and emotion-aware interactions.
• Work with multimodal AI to fuse speech, vision, and movement for natural human-robot interactions.
• Deploy AI models in edge computing environments for real-time robotic processing.

Skills

Generative AI

NLP

AI Vision

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

ASR

TTS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in AI/NLP/Computer Vision/Robotics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

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 looking for an AI Communication Research Scientist to design and implement AI-driven speech, NLP, vision, and multimodal interaction solutions for humanoid robots. This role focuses on Generative AI, Physical AI, and AI Vision to enable intelligent, real-time robotic communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Generative AI models for natural, human-like conversations in humanoid robots.
• Implement speech-to-text (ASR), text-to-speech (TTS), and chatbot functionalities.
• Optimize transformer-based NLP models (GPT, BERT, Whisper, etc.) for real-time execution.
• Enhance robotic perception using AI Vision models for lip-reading, facial expression recognition, and gaze tracking.
• Integrate Physical AI by combining NLP with gesture recognition and emotion-aware interactions.
• Work with multimodal AI to fuse speech, vision, and movement for natural human-robot interactions.
• Deploy AI models in edge computing environments for real-time robotic processing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in AI, NLP, Computer Vision, Robotics, or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in AI development, NLP, or AI Vision.
• Strong knowledge of transformer models, LLMs, and generative AI.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, and NLP frameworks.
• Experience with robotics perception, ASR, TTS, and multimodal AI is a plus.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses.
• Work with top AI and robotics experts in a cutting-edge environment.
• 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!