Robotics AI Research Scientist — Foundation Models

Google Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind Robotics is seeking leaders in robotics research to help advance AI-powered robots through foundation models and real-world deployment. You will work across research, simulation, and hardware to push the capabilities of robotic agents and intelligent systems.

We value publications, collaboration, and the ability to translate ideas into practical, high-impact technology. English proficiency and a strong research background are essential for global teamwork.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in CS or related field.
• Strong publication record in top conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML).
• Experience with simulators and robots.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, train, and evaluate large models and algorithms for robotic agents.
• Write software to implement research ideas and iterate quickly.
• Participate in a wide variety of research, including learning from simulation, reinforcement learning, and vision-language-action models.
• Work effectively with a large collaborative team to meet ambitious research goals.
• Generate and present research findings clearly and efficiently.

Skills

Research publications

Robotics simulators

Python programming

Education

PhD degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Google DeepMind Robotics is seeking leaders in robotics research to help advance AI-powered robots through foundation models and real-world deployment. You will work across research, simulation, and hardware to push the capabilities of robotic agents and intelligent systems.

We value publications, collaboration, and the ability to translate ideas into practical, high-impact technology. English proficiency and a strong research background are essential for global teamwork.