HRI Engineer/Research Scientist

VinMotion; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Work with leading AI researchers

Job summary

VinMotion USA seeks an AI Communication Research Scientist to craft AI-driven speech, NLP, vision, and multimodal interaction for humanoid robots. Focus areas include Generative AI, Physical AI, and AI Vision to enable intelligent real-time robotic communication.

You will develop ASR, TTS, and chatbot capabilities while optimizing transformer-based NLP models for low-latency performance on edge devices, contributing to cutting-edge human-robot interactions.

Qualifications

• Degree in AI/NLP/CS/Robotics required, or related field.
• 2+ years of AI/NLP/AI Vision development experience.
• Strong knowledge of transformer models, LLMs, and generative AI.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenCV.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement generative AI models for humanoid robot conversations.
• Develop ASR, TTS, and chatbot functionalities.
• Optimize transformer-based NLP models for real-time execution.
• Advance AI Vision for lip-reading, facial expression recognition, and gaze tracking.
• Integrate Multimodal AI for speech, vision, and movement fusion.
• Deploy AI models in edge computing environments for real-time robotics.

Skills

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

NLP frameworks

LLMs

Generative AI

Edge computing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in AI/NLP/CS/Robotics

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!