About the Role

Research Scientist role focused on advancing robotic dexterous manipulation through novel architectures, multimodal sensing, and machine learning. Responsibilities include developing robotic systems, algorithms, and prototypes. Requires a PhD and research experience in robotics, AI, or related fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Explore novel robotic architectures for dynamic in-hand and dexterous manipulation
• Research sensors, planning algorithms, and multimodal perception for robotics
• Develop machine learning models and end-to-end applications for robotics
• Invent paradigms for robotics sensing and intelligence using various modalities
• Integrate research into system-level robotic prototypes

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• PhD in Robotics, AI, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related field (or in process)
• Research experience in robotics, dexterous manipulation, control theory, or AI/ML areas
• Experience in C/C++, Python, and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment

Nice to Have:

• Proven track record with publications at leading conferences (e.g., RSS, ICRA, NeurIPS, CVPR)
• Experience with humanoid robots and embedded systems
• Experience with ROS, robotic simulations, and real-world robots
• Experience debugging prototype hardware-software systems
• Experience working cross-functionally in teams

Benefits & Perks

• Bonus
• Equity
• Health benefits