Senior Robot Learning Engineer

Analog Devices; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices is seeking a Senior Robot Learning Engineer to advance AI robotics, bridging simulation and real-world performance. You will contribute to learning algorithms, build sandbox simulations, and support data collection and curation in a cutting-edge workspace.

The role emphasizes deep learning with PyTorch, reinforcement/imitation learning for manipulation, and planning/control strategies, with travel up to 10% and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience required; Ph.D. preferred.
• 3+ years of research experience in robot learning.
• Strong background in machine learning and robotics with RL/IL, planning and control, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of advanced learning algorithms for general and dexterous robot control.
• Create sandbox simulations, deployable implementations, and evaluation frameworks for performance and robustness.
• Contribute to data requirements, data collection setup and data curation.

Skills

Reinforcement Learning

Imitation Learning

Planning and Control

Optimization

Deep Learning (PyTorch)

Multi-modal datasets

Education

Master’s degree

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Mujoco

Isaac

PyTorch

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Senior Robot Learning Engineer

The Dexterous AI Group (DAG) is looking for Robot Learning Engineers to develop core AI technologies for Analog Devices’ future AI robotics with generality and dexterity, beyond the reach of traditional algorithms and system innovations, with a strong emphasis on bridging simulation and real-world robotic performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute the development of advanced learning algorithms for general and dexterous robot using the state-of-the-art techniques.
• Create sandbox simulations, deployable implementations, and evaluation frameworks for algorithm performance and robustness.
• Contribute to data requirements, data collection setup and procedure, and data curation.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in machine learning and robotics from reputable groups.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience, Ph.D. is preferred.
• 3+ years of research experience in robot learning.
• Strong background in machine learning and robotics, and experience in:
• Reinforcement Learning and Imitation Learning for manipulation.
• Planning and control algorithms (e.g., A*, MPC).
• Optimization techniques (e.g., linear/nonlinear optimization).
• Training deep learning models with PyTorch and familiarity with large multi-modal datasets and models.
• A track record of relevant publications in top international conferences (RSS, NeuRIPS, ICML, ICLR, CoRL, ICRA, IROS, …)
• Preferred: familiarity with
• foundation models and large language models.
• robotics toolkits (e.g., ROS/ROS2, Mujoco, Isaac)
• robotic systems and mechanical design
  

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $144,000 to $198,000.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.