AI Research Scientist, Robotics

Job Description

The AI Research Scientist role focuses on advancing embodied artificial intelligence through research and development of novel algorithms and paradigms. Candidates will collaborate with a diverse team to design and prototype innovative solutions in robotics, leveraging various data modalities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Language, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience with research areas such as robotics, motion planning, embodied AI, human-robot interaction, sim-to-real transfer, learning from demonstration, reinforcement learning, dexterous manipulation, digital agents, vision language models, computer vision, egocentric perception, and/or LLMs
Experience in relevant robotics related research areas, such as: VLM, robot learning, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, action-conditioned world models, task and motion planning, sim-to-real transfer robotic control, manipulation, navigation, or generally embodied AI

Responsibilities

Perform fundamental and applied research to push the scientific and technological frontiers of embodied artificial intelligence
Invent/improve novel data-driven paradigms for robotics, leveraging a variety of modalities (images, video, text, audio, tactile, etc)
Investigate paradigms that can deliver a spectrum of embodied behaviors - from simulated characters to real robots, and from short-horizon, low-level to long-horizon, high-level intelligence
Develop algorithms based on state-of-the-art machine learning and neural network methodologies
Define, build and benchmark new functionalities needed for the next generation of AI
Conduct research towards long-term product goals while identifying intermediate milestones
Plan and execute novel research based on long-term objectives of the organization

Benefits

Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.

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