Senior Research Engineer II (Robot Learning & Manipulation)
Core
Lead research on visuomotor manipulation policies for humanoid robots, advancing state-of-the-art techniques for real-robot deployment.
Role type
Senior Research Engineer (Robot Learning & Manipulation)
Builds
Learning-based visuomotor policies for grasping, object reorientation, bimanual manipulation, and assembly
Domain
Robotics, Embodied AI, Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Robot learning, visuomotor control, behavior cloning, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, Python, PyTorch, research design, project management, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Humanoid robotics platforms, commercial system deployment, industry/research collaboration
Technologies
PyTorch, Python
Responsibilities
Define research directions and technical roadmaps for manipulation capabilities; develop robust approaches to sensor noise, partial observability, and contact dynamics; oversee the research pipeline from data collection to deployment; supervise and mentor research associates, engineers, and PhD students; collaborate with perception, controls, and hardware teams; lead preparation of publications and technical reports.
