Robot learning engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Design and implement state-of-the-art learning algorithms for robot manipulation, navigation, and control—from simulation to deployment on physical systems
• Develop novel approaches to enhance robot dexterity and mobility using reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and foundation models, etc.
• Scale ML systems for large-scale model training and fine-tuning.
• Build diverse, robust manipulation skills that push the boundaries of what robots can do
• Collaborate closely with hardware, controls, and systems engineers to create integrated solutions

Job requirements

• PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; OR Master's degree with 1+ years industry experience; OR Bachelor's degree with 3+ years industry experience
• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing AI systems for robotics applications
• Deep expertise in modern robot learning techniques (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, behavior cloning, etc.)
• Strong proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX)
• Proven experience conducting real robot experiments and debugging complex robotic systems
• Experience with robot simulators (Isaac Gym, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, SAPIEN, Drake, or similar)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills
• Genuine passion for robotics and building products that work in the real world