AI Research Engineer
Dyna Robotics
Job ID: 4016605221
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Description:
**Company Overview**
Dyna Robotics is at the forefront of revolutionizing robotic manipulation with cutting-edge foundation models. Dyna Robotics was founded by industry leaders who previously achieved a $350 million exit in grocery deep tech. Our team is powered by top robotics researchers from DeepMind and Nvidia, blending world-class research, engineering, and product innovation to drive the future of robotic manipulation. With $20mil+ in funding, we're positioned to redefine the landscape of robotic automation. Join us to shape the next frontier of AI-driven robotics.
**Position Overview**
As an AI Researcher at Dyna Robotics, you will research and develop cutting edge AI models for dexterous robotic manipulation, which is the key for unlocking both short-term GTM applications as well as the long-term vision of general-purpose robots. You will collaborate closely with the AI team as well as the General Software Team to rapidly iterate on novel algorithms and large-scale model training to deliver the most general and adaptive robotic manipulation models possible. This role is crucial for ensuring the company’s short-term deliverables and long-term competitive advantage.
Key Duties
* Research and develop new AI models for robotic manipulation
* Design, implement, and evaluate new robot learning algorithms on physical robots
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance robotic manipulation capabilities
* Produce and deliver dependable, high-quality robotic software solutions
**Qualifications**
* Master degree or above in Computer Science, Robotics, or related discipline, or comparable hands-on experience
* Minimum 3 years' experience in AI and robotics research
* Comprehensive understanding of robot learning methodologies (e.g., reinforcement learning, imitation learning)
* Familiarity with various robot data collection techniques
* Practical experience deploying AI models on physical robots
* Familiarity with robot simulation platforms like Mujoco, NVIDIA Isaac Stack, or Drake
* Strong enthusiasm for robotics and developing robotic products
* Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Mastery of Python and proficiency in at least one major deep learning framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Jax)
* Demonstrated research excellence, evidenced by publications in prestigious conferences such as RSS, CoRL, ICRA, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc
**Preferred Qualifications**
* PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related discipline
* Familiarity with multi-modal foundation models
* Exceptional creativity, productivity, and independent research skills
Remote: False
Min Salary: 0
Max Salary: 0
Salary Frequency: yearly
Posted Date: 2024-09-03
URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4016605221
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