Research scientist (Robotics, AI)

IntelliPro; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus and equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A robotics startup in California is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in Robotics and AI. The successful candidate will develop algorithms to enhance robot manipulation capabilities and collaborate with a talented team. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and at least 3 years of research experience. The position is full-time and on-site in Santa Clara, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of independent research experience required.
• Deep understanding of robot learning techniques essential.
• Track record of publications in top conferences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance algorithms for AI model training.
• Implement learning-based algorithms on real robots.
• Collaborate to develop robust manipulation skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Proficient with Python

Education

Ph.D. in Robotics or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Jax

Robot simulators (Isaac Gym, MuJoCo)

Job description

Job Title

Research scientist (Robotics, AI)

Position Type

Full-Term / Permanent

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $270,000.00/yr

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Job Description

We are an early-stage robotics startup working on building multi‑purpose mobile robots that can do complex manipulation tasks. We are seeking a creative, skilled, and motivated research scientist to join our founding team in advancing robot manipulation capabilities. You will collaborate with a team of talented researchers and engineers, and drive ongoing innovation and technological advancements within the company. This is a full‑time on‑site role in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop new algorithms and methods for training AI models to enhance robot dexterity.
• Work with large‑scale ML systems and large‑scale model training/fine‑tuning.
• Design and implement state‑of‑the‑art learning‑based manipulation/navigation/control algorithms on real robots.
• Collaborate with other teams to develop a diverse set of robust manipulation skills for robots.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Robotics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc., or equivalent research experience.
• Passionate about working with robots and building robot products.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• At least 3 years of experience conducting independent research.
• Deep understanding of state‑of‑the‑art robot learning techniques (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, etc.).
• Track record of research excellence with publications in top conferences and journals such as Science Robotics, IJRR, RSS, CoRL, ICRA, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc.
• Proficient with Python.
• Proficient with deep learning libraries such as PyTorch/TensorFlow/Jax.
• Experience with real robot experiments.
• Experience with robot simulators such as Isaac Gym, Isaac Sim, SAPIEN, MuJoCo, Drake, etc.

About Us

Our founding‑stage robotics startup focuses on building multi‑purpose mobile robots capable of complex manipulation tasks.

Compensation

The compensation offered will depend on various factors, including location, experience, education, and job‑related skills. This role includes a competitive base salary, bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.