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Senior Research Engineer AI/ML - Manipulation

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7 months ago
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In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries.

The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do.

We can imagine millions of bipedal robots doing more work than all human labour does today freeing people from the servitude of some repetitive and boring tasks that nobody likes to perform.

We believe that we have enough abundance to take care of everyone who is displaced. Eventually, providing a universal basic income will lead to the true evolution of our civilization.

Labor shortages loom, as the demands on our built environment rise. With the world's workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed.

By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs

Responsibilities

Lead research initiatives in manipulation within the AI/ML team, setting research directions and priorities aligned with project goals.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior researchers and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate research findings into practical solutions and product features.
Stay updated with the latest research trends and breakthroughs in AI/ML, manipulation, perception, and robotics, incorporating relevant advancements into project strategies.
Drive intellectual property (IP) generation through patent applications, technology disclosures, and other means to protect and monetize innovative ideas.
Represent the company in academic and industry forums, presenting research findings, participating in panel discussions, and building partnerships.
Contribute to the development of grant proposals and funding applications to secure external research grants and sponsorships.Expertise

Ph.D. or equivalent experience in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related field, with a focus on manipulation, robotics, or AI/ML.
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as reinforcement learning, motion planning, and perception, with a specific emphasis on manipulation tasks.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB, as well as experience with relevant libraries and frameworks for AI/ML development.
Experience in conducting independent research and publishing in top-tier conferences and journals in AI/ML, manipulation, or related fields.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate and tackle research problems in manipulation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Creativity, curiosity, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of AI/ML research to solve real-world problems in robotics, particularly in manipulation tasks. Knowledge of Open-Knowledge Models for Robotics is desirable.
Knowledge of Vision-Language Action (VLA) networks and Language Models (LLM) for enhancing robot perception and interaction capabilities.Benefits

High competitive salary.
28 calendar days of vacation per year.
Flexible working hours.
Opportunity to work on the latest technologies in AI, Robotics, EdTech, MedTech and others.
Startup model, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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