Senior Research Engineer II (Robot Learning & Manipulation)
Core
Lead research on visuomotor manipulation policies for humanoid robots, focusing on 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, Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch), Research design, Experiment analysis, Team mentorship
Preferred skills
Humanoid robotics platforms, Commercial deployment, Industry collaboration
Technologies
PyTorch, Python
Responsibilities
Define research directions and technical roadmaps, Develop robust approaches for sensor noise and contact dynamics, Oversee research pipeline from data collection to deployment, Supervise research associates and PhD students, Collaborate with perception and controls teams, Lead preparation of publications and technical reports
