Senior Robotics Research Scientist
Location
Seattle, WA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
$184,000 - $299,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-10-17
Responsibilities
- Develop algorithms, models, and methods for robotic manipulation and loco-manipulation.
- Integrate methods into robotic manipulation systems, including collaborative and industrial robot arms.
- Co-lead and contribute to multi-person research projects across the robotics and machine learning stack.
- Engage with the academic community through publications, conferences, and workshops.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to translate research into NVIDIA products.
- Mentor interns and junior research scientists/engineers.
Job Requirements
- PhD in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- At least 3 years of research experience post-PhD; 5+ years preferred.
- Deep knowledge of robotics and AI theory and practice.
- Proven research excellence with publications in top conferences and journals.
- Exceptional programming skills in Python; familiarity with C++, CUDA, and Warp is a plus.
- Fluency in modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX) and robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS2).
- Comfort in working with simulation and real-world robotics complexities.
