Principal Research Scientist, Embodied Intelligence & Robotics at Samsung Research America

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer ElectronicsIndustries

Requirements

  • PhD degree in CS/EE/Robotics, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 11+ years’ post-graduate experience conducting state-of-the-art robotics R&D
  • Strong research track-record including multiple first-author publications at top-tier venues in robotics or related fields
  • Comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of robotics, machine learning, and computer vision
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and testing complex integrated behaviors on simulated and real robots
  • Knowledgeable of tools and processes for ML model development, tuning, evaluation, and deployment
  • Familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, C++, ROS, and CUDA
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal communication and writing skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct state-of-the-art research to push boundaries of emerging fields of robotics and embodied intelligence
  • Work with the team to design and implement research prototypes and technology demonstrators on robotic platforms
  • Work within cross-functional, cross-divisional teams and assist in the design, analysis and performance evaluation from concept to completion
  • Provide technical leadership and assist in shaping R&D priorities by following up-to-date scientific research and communicating key developments
  • Generate patents and scientific research papers for top-tier publication venues

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RoboticsEmbodied IntelligenceRobotics Foundation ModelsVision-Language-Action ModelsVision Language ModelsOpen-World 3D PerceptionDexterous ManipulationMultimodal Data FusionAIRobot Platforms

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Principal Research Scientist position?

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Is this role remote or does it require working on-site?

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What are the key required skills and qualifications for this role?

Candidates need a PhD in CS/EE/Robotics or equivalent, 11+ years of post-graduate experience in robotics R&D, a strong publication track-record at top venues like CoRL or ICRA, understanding of robotics, ML, and computer vision fundamentals, and experience implementing behaviors on real robots.

What is the company culture like at Samsung Research America's Robot Intelligence Lab?

The lab emphasizes collaboration with universities, startups, government labs, and Samsung teams, focusing on cutting-edge research in robotics and embodied intelligence to create impactful technologies.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Research Scientist role?

A strong candidate has a PhD, 11+ years of robotics R&D experience, first-author publications at top venues, and hands-on experience with robot implementations, along with passion for AI technologies, patenting, and publication.

Samsung Research America

Develops advanced technology in multiple domains

About Samsung Research America

Samsung Research America specializes in advanced technologies such as next-generation communications, artificial intelligence, digital media, mobile platforms, and digital health. Their innovations include FadeNet, a convolutional neural-network based technology, and the ECG Monitor App, which enables ECG recording using Galaxy Watch for atrial fibrillation screening.

665 Clyde Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, USAHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HardwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Onsite Fitness Facility
Subsidized Meals
Coffee Barista Bar
Samsung University
Product Discounts
Dog Friendly Campus
Wellness Programs
Activity Clubs

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