Senior Researcher, Embodied Intelligence & Robotics
Senior Researcher, Embodied Intelligence & Robotics
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$ 158800 - 218100
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Lab Summary: The Robot Intelligence Lab at Samsung Research America is a new facility dedicated to advancing the field of robotics through cuttingedge research and labs mission is to develop advanced technologies such as robotics foundation models visionlanguageaction (VLA) models vision language models (VLMs) reinforcement learning imitation learning advanced sensing and sensor fusion to create intelligent robotic systems capable of interacting with their environment in a humanlike natural manner. To achieve this mission the lab collaborates closely with both with external entities such as universities startups and government labs and with several Samsung Product and Advanced Research labs.
Position Summary: Samsung Research America is looking for someone who has solid technical skills and rich academic and/or industry experience in areas of robotics and embodied intelligence. Our ideal candidate is to explore novel AI technologies towards generalizing robots to perform tasks in the real world. Samsungs unique advantage in the consumer electronics market and growing focus on AI and robotics will provide you with exciting technical challenges and a rewarding career experience. By leveraging Samsungs vast product ecosystem to deliver novel user experiences your work will define Samsungs future in robotics and significantly impact realworld users.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize robotics foundation models visionlanguageaction (VLA) models and vision language models (VLMs) for robotics and embodied intelligence
- Work with team to explore novel techniques device interfaces and policy architectures to train robotic visionlanguageaction (VLA) models effectively with limited available data
- Design architectures that interpret highlevel task instructions and generate lowlevel task commands
- Enable realtime video encoders with multiview inputs for robust scene understanding enable VLMs to reason about general task knowledge including tool usage object interactions and task feasibility assessment and enable ChainofThought (CoT) task reasoning on VLM for complex multistep task execution
- Develop efficient 3D scene graph representation and other 3D semantic/geometric models/solutions
- Work within crossfunctional crossdivisional teams and assist in the design analysis and performance evaluation from concept to completion
- Generate patents and scientific research papers for toptier publications
Required Skills:
- PhD or Masters degree in EECS/Robotics or equivalent combination of education training and experience
- 2 years industry experience in robotics foundation models visionlanguageaction (VLA) models and vision language models (VLMs)
- Solid understanding of computer vision techniques (e.g. object detection segmentation tracking) and realtime video tokenizer design and multiview image processing
- Strong research experience with embodied intelligence (reinforcement learning imitation learning task planning perception simulation platforms such as Mujoco and Isaac Sim)
- Strong experience and solid background on foundation models (e.g. contrastive learning AI agent finetuning LoRA) generative AI and diffusion models
- Knowledgeable of tools and processes to monitor model performance and data quality including model tuning experience
- Familiarity with PyTorch TensorFlow C C Java ROS and CUDA
- Strong understanding of robotics fundamentals including locomotion manipulation sensor inputs pose tracking 3D mapping SLAM ROS and policy architectures particularly for semistructured and unstructured environments
- Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills to effectively represent the derived results and technical concepts developed in the course of the work
Base Pay Range
$158800 $218100 USD
Additional Information
Disclosure of Trade Secrets
Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.
Essential Job Functions
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone and frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
