As a Senior Robotics Research Scientist at NVIDIA’s Seattle Robotics Lab, you will play a pivotal role in advancing fundamental and applied robotics research across perception, planning, control, reinforcement learning, and simulation. Your daily tasks include developing algorithms for robotic manipulation and integration into real-world systems, collaborating on multi-person projects, engaging with the academic community through publications and conferences, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate has a PhD in Robotics or related fields, extensive research experience, and expertise in Python, C++, CUDA, and modern deep learning frameworks like PyTorch and JAX. Familiarity with robotics frameworks such as ROS2 and Isaac Sim is crucial, along with a strong track record of impactful publications in top-tier conferences. This role offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of robotics and AI.
Skills
Python
ROS2
PyTorch
JAX
CUDA
Warp
Isaac_Sim
Isaac_Lab
MuJoCo
C++
CVPR
ICRA
IROS
NeurIPS
ICML
ICLR
ECCV
Simulation
Real-to-Sim
Bimanual_Manipulation
Mobile_Manipulation
Vision-Language-Action_Models
What you'll do
Develop algorithms and models for robotic manipulation and locomotion in various applications.
Integrate advanced methods into real-world robotic systems, including arms, mobile manipulators, and dexterous hands.
Lead multi-person research projects across the robotics and machine learning stack.
Publish high-impact papers and engage with the academic community through conferences and workshops.
Transfer research findings into NVIDIA’s robotics products for real-world impact.
Mentor interns and junior researchers to foster talent development.
What we're looking for
PhD in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of post-PhD experience.
Proven track record of publishing in top robotics and AI conferences/journals.
Deep knowledge of robotics theory and practice, connecting research to real-world applications.
Exceptional programming skills in Python, C++, CUDA, and familiarity with modern deep learning frameworks.
Experience working on multi-person projects, integrating methods into real-world robotic systems.
Strong mentorship experience for junior researchers and engineers.
Market check
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This
$192,000–$304,750
range sits above
82%
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Peer median band
$152,000–$238,600
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$162,000–$238,375
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