Staff/Sr. Staff, Physical AI Researcher (LG Emerging Tech Lab)

The role

You will lead a growing team of Physical AI researchers to develop generalist robot intelligence. You will set technical direction for multimodal robot foundation models and physical intelligence to support the vision of Zero-Labor Home.

What you will do

• Set the technical direction for LG’s Physical AI team.
• Lead and manage collaborations with LG HQ and third-party research labs.
• Build and influence a cross-functional Physical AI ecosystem.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Lead fundamental and applied research in physical intelligence.
• Invent and improve paradigms for physical intelligence including multimodal foundation models, world-action models, generalist dexterity, and agentic robot orchestration.

Required qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related technical field
• Strong publication record
• 3+ years of industry experience
• Deep research and engineering expertise in one or more areas: Robot foundation models, World model training, Spatial intelligence, Multimodal representation learning, or Learning from human demonstrat
• 1+ years of experience leading technically ambitious research projects in dynamic, fast-moving environments
• Hands-on experience integrating AI models with real robotic systems including manipulators and/or mobile robots
• Hands-on experience with sensors such as RGB and depth cameras, LiDAR, force-torque sensors, and tactile sensors
• Experience with physics-based simulation platforms (e.g., PyBullet, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off program including company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives
• Access to confidential mental health resources
• Personal fitness goal incentives
• Paid parental leave
• Support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance

About the company

LG Electronics is a global technology leader with a diverse portfolio including Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. The company is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life.