Research Engineer, Robotics

We are seeking a Research Engineer, Robotics to join our team at Ai2. As a hands-on robotics engineer, you will work at the intersection of theory and system-building, developing low-level controllers and deploying learned policies on real hardware. You will collaborate closely with researchers to translate algorithms into reliable, real-world robotic behavior and help build and iterate on sim-to-real pipelines.

Requirements

• Masters + 3 years experience or PhD in robotics or relevant field
• Proficiency in Python and modern robotics / simulation ecosystems
• Strong depth of experience working with either physical robots or robotic simulation
• Strong development and debugging skills across the full robotics stack (perception → planning or inference → control → hardware)
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate effectively with research teams
• A structured, systems-oriented approach to building and improving complex robotic infrastructure

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program
• Voluntary life insurance program, voluntary accidental death and dismemberment program, health savings account plan, healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans
• Company’s 401k plan
• Commuting and internet expenses assistance ($125 per month)
• Fitness and wellbeing expenses assistance ($200 per month)
• Up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Annual bonuses and participation in the long-term incentive plan