Staff Robotics Engineer: Humanoid Control & Learning Lead

XPENG; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 215,280 - 364,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for significant impact

Competitive compensation and equity

Job summary

XPENG is seeking a highly motivated Staff Robotics Engineer / Tech Lead to join our US robotics team. In this role, you will develop control algorithms for humanoid robots and mentor a small team. Successful candidates will have a Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field and over 5 years of relevant experience.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in robotics and control systems.
• Strong background in robot dynamics, motion planning, and reinforcement learning.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for robot locomotion and whole-body control.
• Contribute to the technical direction of the robotics team.
• Mentor other engineers through design and technical discussions.

Skills

Reinforcement learning

Robot learning

Control systems

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics or related field

Job description

XPENG is seeking a highly motivated Staff Robotics Engineer / Tech Lead to join our US robotics team. In this role, you will develop control algorithms for humanoid robots and mentor a small team. Successful candidates will have a Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field and over 5 years of relevant experience.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and competitive compensation.