Principal Research Scientist, Robotics

The role

The Principal Research Scientist will conduct state-of-the-art research in long-horizon robot autonomy. This role involves leading a team of researchers and engineers to design and implement research prototypes on robotic platforms.

What you will do

• Conduct state-of-the-art research in long-horizon robot autonomy
• Lead a team of researchers and engineers to design and implement research prototypes
• Work within cross-functional, cross-divisional teams
• Provide technical leadership and assist in shaping R&D priorities
• Establish cooperative projects with universities and startups
• Generate patents and scientific research papers

Required qualifications

• 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, planning, 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
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally (10%)

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility
• Generous benefits

Before you apply

• Must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer

About the company

The Robot Intelligence Lab at Samsung Research America is a facility dedicated to advancing the field of robotics through research and development. The lab collaborates with universities, startups, government labs, and Samsung Product and Advanced Research labs.