Research Scientist, Robotics - New College Grad 2025

$160,000 - $253,000/Yr

Nvidia - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Research Scientist position at NVIDIA's 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 academic and industrial institutions. Researchers are expected to publish their findings and contribute to open-source projects, while also engaging with experts in related fields such as computer vision and AI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental research in robotics, focusing on areas such as dexterous manipulation, robot control, and 3D representation learning.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners to advance robotics technology.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns within the lab.
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams to integrate robotics with AI and deep learning.

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, with fluency in C/C++; knowledge of CUDA and ROS is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a dynamic research-focused team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience mentoring junior engineers and interns.
• Familiarity with large vision-language-action models.
• Background in self-driving cars or physics-based simulation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $160,000 - $253,000 based on experience and location.
• Equity options and a generous benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with leading experts in the field.