Robotics Lab Intern

Samsung Research America; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay range $48–$63 USD

Eligibility for annual bonuses

Job summary

Samsung Research America is seeking PhD students in EECS or Robotics to advance AI methods for real-world robotic tasks. The role emphasizes Python, PyTorch, C++, and ROS2, with experience in MuJoCo or Isaac Sim and a focus on reinforcement learning or computer vision.

You will contribute to robotics foundation models, publish research, and collaborate across teams to evaluate and improve robotic systems in applied settings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in EECS or Robotics.
• Strong knowledge of Python, PyTorch, C++, and ROS2.
• Experience with robotics simulation and RL/vision is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI methods to help robots generalize tasks in real-world environments.
• Create patents and publish research in top-tier journals.
• Build and optimize robotics foundation models and simulation techniques.
• Collaborate across teams to design and evaluate robotic systems.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

C++

ROS2

Education

PhD student in EECS or Robotics

Tools

MuJoCo

Isaac Sim

Job description

What you'll do:

• Develop AI methods to help robots generalize tasks in real-world environments.
• Create patents and publish research in top-tier academic journals.
• Build and optimize robotics foundation models and simulation techniques.
• Collaborate across teams to design and evaluate robotic systems.

What they're looking for:

• Current PhD students in EECS or Robotics.
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, C++, and ROS2.
• Experience with simulation platforms like MuJoCo and Isaac Sim.
• Background in reinforcement learning, motion control, or computer vision.

Pay and perks:

• Hourly pay range of $48–$63 USD.
• Eligibility for annual bonuses.