Senior Robotics Research Scientist
Location
Seattle, WA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
$192,000 - $304,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-25
Responsibilities
- Develop algorithms, models, and methods for robotic manipulation and loco-manipulation.
- Integrate methods into real-world robotic manipulation systems.
- Co-lead and contribute to multi-person research projects.
- Engage with the academic community through publications and conferences.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to transfer research into products.
- Mentor interns and junior research scientists.
- Debug and enhance complex robotics hardware and workflows.
Job Requirements
- PhD in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical or 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.
- Experience with modern deep learning frameworks and robotics frameworks.
- Comfort with simulation and real-world robotics complexities.
