Physical AI Principal Researcher

Fujitsu; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fujitsu Pittsburgh is seeking a highly motivated researcher to advance foundational Physical AI technologies for real‑world applications, including robotics, computer vision and human–computer interaction. You will lead projects, publish in top conferences, present at talks, and prototype integrated solutions with university collaborators, including the Fujitsu–Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Center.

Relocation is supported and visa sponsorship is approved; Fujitsu values diversity and inclusion and

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, AI, or a related field.
• Strong track record of publishing in top-tier venues (e.g., ICRA, NeurIPS, CVPR).
• 2+ years of industry experience in AI/robotics or equivalent postdoc work.
• Proficiency in Python and development of real-world AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives to advance Physical AI technologies and downstream applications.
• Publish findings in top conferences and journals; present at talks and workshops.
• Integrate stack technologies to create real-world, impactful solutions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and university researchers.

Skills

Python proficiency

Prototyping skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science/Robotics/AI

Tools

C++

ROS

APIs

Databases

3D tools

Job description

Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Location Flexibility: Primary Location Only

At Fujitsu, we're on a mission to create a more sustainable world by building trust in society through innovation. Since our inception in Japan in 1935, Fujitsu has consistently been at the forefront of technological advancement. Today, we stand as a global leader in digital transformation, dedicated to reshaping businesses and society in the digital age.

What truly sets us apart is our family of nearly 130,000 dedicated employees that spans over 50 countries, forming a diverse and dynamic community. We are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. We believe that everyone has the potential to achieve great things, and we are dedicated to providing the resources and opportunities that our employees need to succeed.

Role

Fujitsu Research of America (FRA) is seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher to join our Pittsburgh Research office and contribute to our research and development efforts. This pivotal role will focus on advancing foundational technologies in Physical AI for real-world applications through close collaboration with leading universities. You will focus on developing new approaches to solve complex problems in the domain of Physical AI, lead the development and implementation of these solutions through rapid prototyping and experimentation. As a key member of our team, you will also be actively involved in Fujitsu-Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Research Center:

• https://global.fujitsu/en-global/pr/news/2026/04/23-01
• https://www.cs.cmu.edu/news/2026/cmu-fujitsu-physical-ai-center

Job Responsibilities

• As an individual contributor, lead research initiatives to advance fundamental Physical AI technologies, including but not limited to robotics, computer vision, AI, and human-computer interaction(HCI), as well as their downstream applications.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals, and present work at invited talks, conferences, and workshops
• Integrate technologies across the stack, from early stage in-house developed to commercially available systems, to create impactful solutions for real-world problems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including leading university researchers, to drive innovative research forward

Essential Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• Strong track record of publishing research in top-tier venues, such as ICRA, IROS, RSS, CoRL, NeurIPS, ICRL, ICML, AAAI, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, CHI and UIST
• 2+ years of industry experience in AI, robotics, or related fields, or equivalent experience through postdoctoral research or impactful projects
• Strong expertise in developing application-focused approaches for real-world deployment of Physical AI.
• Proficiency in Python and modern AI development practices

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in interdisciplinary research collaborations
• Strong prototyping skills for rapid validation of ideas and systems
• Proficiency in C++
• Familiarity with APIs and database systems
• Experience with ROS or other robot software and libraries
• Experience working with 3D tools

Americas_Priority

Relocation Supported: Yes

Visa Sponsorship Approved: Yes

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