Senior Robotics Research Scientist
Core
Developing algorithms, models, and methods for robotic manipulation and loco-manipulation for industrial and household applications, integrating them into real-world systems like collaborative robot arms, mobile manipulators, and humanoids.
Role type
Senior IC robotics research scientist (manipulation & simulation)
Builds
Real-world robotic manipulation systems (collaborative arms, mobile manipulators, humanoids, dexterous hands) and NVIDIA robotics products (Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, Isaac Manipulator)
Domain
Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Physics Simulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Robotics theory and practice, Deep learning (PyTorch, JAX), Simulation frameworks (Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, MuJoCo), ROS2, Python, C++, CUDA, Warp, Hardware debugging, Model training workflows
Preferred skills
Product transfer experience, Mentoring junior researchers, Bimanual/dexterous manipulation, Mobile manipulation, Vision-language-action (VLA) models, Industrial applications (bin-picking, assembly)
Technologies
Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, MuJoCo, ROS2, PyTorch, JAX, CUDA, Warp
Responsibilities
Develop algorithms for robotic manipulation and loco-manipulation; Integrate methods into real-world robotic systems; Co-lead multi-person research projects; Publish in top conferences; Collaborate with product/engineering teams to transfer research; Mentor interns and junior scientists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
