Why This Role Stands Out
As a Senior Research Scientist, you will pioneer groundbreaking Vision-Language-Action models at a rapidly growing AI company, directly impacting the future of robotics and embodied intelligence. This role is ideal for ambitious researchers passionate about bridging cutting-edge AI with real-world applications. Apply to join a team at the forefront of innovation and shape the next generation of intelligent systems.
Quick Overview
Job Description
Who We Are:
We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging cutting-edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities.
Overview:
We are looking for a world-class Senior Research Scientist to join our R&D hub in the Zurich area. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models that enable robots to understand and interact with the world with unprecedented generalization. You will work on the intersection of large-scale foundation models and real-world robotic execution, bridging the gap between state-of-the-art research and deployed embodied intelligence.
Your Responsibilities:
Research & Development:
Design, implement, and scale VLA models and foundation architectures for robotic manipulation and navigation.
Scaling Laws & Data:
Develop strategies for multi-modal data collection, synthetic data generation, and efficient fine-tuning of large-scale models.
Algorithm Optimization:
Optimize model inference for real-time robotic applications without compromising reasoning capabilities.
Publication & Visibility:
Contribute to the global research community by publishing high-impact papers at top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA, CoRL, etc.).
Collaboration:
Work closely with the Core Robotics and Hardware teams to integrate AI models into our physical platforms.
Qualifications:
Academic Excellence:
PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field, with a focus on Deep Learning and Computer Vision.
Proven Research Track Record:
Significant publications and citations at major conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICCV, ICRA, IROS, or CoRL.
Professional Background:
Experience working in leading AI research environments
Technical Mastery:
Deep expertise in PyTorch or JAX, experience with Transformers, Diffusion Models, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Domain Knowledge:
Strong understanding of Vision-Language models and their application to Action/Control loops in robotics.
Location:
Zurich Area, Switzerland:
This role is based in our Zurich office, offering a vibrant ecosystem for robotics and AI.
What We Offer:
Wellpass (gym membership).
Free meals at the workplace.
Flexible working hours and the option to work from home when needed.
Direct collaboration with founders and world-leading AI experts.
Access to large-scale compute clusters and proprietary robotic datasets.
A key role in shaping the future of embodied AI.
Competitive compensation and a relocation package for the Zurich area
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