Robotics Researcher - Physical Ai

Rockwell Automation

Waterloo, ON, Canada
Base: $121,440.00 - $182,160.00 cad annual; bonus/...
Hybrid
Deep theoretical knowledge in reinforcement learning
Experience with vision language models or world models
Hands-on experience in robotic grasping and manipulation
Rockwell Automation is seeking a Robotics Researcher to join their dynamic Robotics Center of Excellence in Waterloo, ON. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in robotics research and AI, with a focus on practical applications and innovation, contributing to advanced automation solutions

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on building embodied intelligence that allows robots to see, reason, and manipulate the world with human-like dexterity in factories.
  • Candidates are expected to lead innovative projects encompassing the full stack of physical intelligence from high-level reasoning to low-level control.
  • The position offers a hybrid work schedule requiring presence at the Waterloo location on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Matching Summary

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Rockwell Automation is seeking a Robotics Researcher to join their dynamic Robotics Center of Excellence in Waterloo, ON. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in robotics research and AI, with a focus on practical applications and innovation, contributing to advanced automation solutions.

Salary

Base: $121,440.00 - $182,160.00 CAD Annual; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health Insurance, RRSP matching, Pension, Paid Time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep theoretical knowledge in Reinforcement Learning
  • Experience with Vision Language Models or World Models
  • Hands-on experience in robotic grasping and manipulation
  • Proficiency in PyTorch or TensorFlow frameworks
  • Skill in developing sim-to-real training pipelines

Nice-to-have

  • Track record of publications in top robotics conferences
  • Experience with high-performance ML systems like CUDA
  • Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 communication protocols
  • Ability to derive loss functions on whiteboards
  • Experience curating large multi-modal training datasets

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of related work experience in robotics research
  • Graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in Computer Science or Robotics
  • Proven track record of research excellence with publications

Work Rights

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