Research Scientist, Robotics Research - PhD New College Grad 2026

Nvidia

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Seattle, WA
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$168,000–$264,500 / yr
Posted
143 days ago

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TL;DR · Research Scientist, Robotics Research - PhD New College Grad 2026

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NVIDIA’s Seattle Robotics Lab seeks research scientists to join its mission-driven team focused on advancing fundamental and applied robotics research across perception, planning, control, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and simulation. Ideal candidates will develop algorithms for robotic manipulation in both industrial and household settings, integrate these methods into real-world systems, contribute to multi-person projects, engage with the academic community through publications and conferences, and collaborate with product managers to transfer their work into NVIDIA’s robotics products like Isaac Sim and Lab. The role requires a PhD or equivalent experience in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields, along with expertise in Python, PyTorch or JAX, ROS or ROS2, and Isaac Sim/Lab or MuJoCo, as well as proficiency in C++, CUDA, and Warp. Candidates must demonstrate a strong research track record at top conferences and journals and possess exceptional programming, communication, and collaboration skills to tackle complex simulation and real-world robotics challenges.

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Python PyTorch JAX ROS ROS2 Isaac_Sim Isaac_Lab Mujoco C++ CUDA Warp Simulation CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop algorithms and models for robotic manipulation and locomotion in industrial and household settings.
  • Integrate advanced methods into real-world robotic systems using collaborative robot arms, mobile manipulators, etc.
  • Contribute to multi-person research projects requiring diverse skills across robotics and machine learning stacks.
  • Engage with the academic community through high-impact publications, conferences, workshops, and code releases.
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to transfer research into NVIDIA’s robotics products.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field required.
  • Strong publication record in top robotics and AI conferences/journals.
  • Proficient in Python, deep learning frameworks (PyTorch/JAX), and robotics/simulation tools.
  • Exceptional programming skills with experience in C++, CUDA, and Warp.
  • Proven ability to work effectively on multi-disciplinary research teams.
  • Experience integrating algorithms into real-world robotic systems.

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