AI Robotics Researcher

NIO is seeking exceptional AI Robotics Researchers to join our next-generation intelligent systems team, pioneering the intersection of embodied AI, dexterous robotic manipulation, and physical world understanding. This role is ideal for PhD students or recent graduates passionate about bridging fundamental AI research with real-world robotic impact.

Requirements

• Conduct original research in embodied AI, robotic manipulation, and world modeling
• Develop and evaluate large-scale multimodal models that integrate vision, language, proprioception, and tactile inputs for real-world robotic tasks
• Create and prototype algorithms for dexterous robotic hands, contact-rich manipulation, and adaptive task generalization

Benefits

• CIGNA EPO medical plan with $0 for Employee Only Coverage
• Dental and vision plan with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid HSA Contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with Brokerage Link option
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• 13 Paid Holidays a year
• Paid Parental Leave for first 8 weeks at full pay
• Paid Disability Leave for first 6 weeks at full pay
• Voluntary benefits including: Voluntary Life and AD&D options for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependent child(ren), pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Mobile Cell Phone Credit
• Healthjoy mobile benefit app
• Free lunch and snacks
• Onsite gym
• Employee discounts and perks program