Research Scientist, Robotics New College Grad 2025

$160,000 - $253,000/Yr

Nvidia - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Research Scientist position at NVIDIA Robotics Research Lab focuses on advancing the field of robotics through fundamental research. The lab is dedicated to enabling robots to achieve human-level dexterity, perception, and adaptability, and encourages collaboration with both academic and industrial institutions. Researchers are expected to publish their findings and contribute to open-source projects, while also engaging with experts in various related fields such as computer vision and AI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental research in robotics, focusing on areas such as dexterous manipulation, robot control, and learning.
• Publish research findings in top conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial institutions to foster education and communication.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns within the lab.
• Engage with other experts in related fields such as computer vision and AI.

Requirements

• PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant research or work experience in robotics or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of robotics theory and practice, with a focus on practical applications.
• Proven track record of research excellence with publications in top conferences and journals.
• Exceptional programming skills in Python, PyTorch, or JAX.
• Fluency in C/C++ and familiarity with CUDA and robotics frameworks such as ROS.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated history of mentoring junior engineers and interns.
• Experience with Sim2Real and large vision-language-action models.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous benefits package
• Equity options
• Ongoing professional development opportunities