Research Scientist - Humanoid Robotics
Core
Founding senior Research Scientist setting the research agenda for humanoid robotics, focusing on dexterous manipulation and world-action foundation models.
Role type
Founding senior Research Scientist (Humanoid Robotics)
Builds
Manipulation policies for humanoid robotic systems and dexterous hands
Domain
Robotics, Physical AI, Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Robotics research, Manipulation, Robot learning, World-action foundation models, Reinforcement learning, Top-tier publication record, PhD in ML/CV/Robotics
Preferred skills
Humanoid robotics platforms, Dexterous manipulation, VLA/WAM, Large-scale RL in simulation, Sim-to-real transfer, Imitation learning, Tech Lead experience
Technologies
CoRL, ICRA, RSS, IROS, VLA, WAM
Responsibilities
Set and drive the research agenda for humanoid robotics, Conduct original research on world-action foundation models and reinforcement learning, Publish at top-tier venues, Collaborate with Research Engineers to deploy work into real platforms, Partner with senior researchers on cross-cutting autonomy problems
Seniority
Senior, founding team member with TL growth path
