Ai Robotics Researcher

NIO

Base: $163,500.00 - $212,400.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Master's or ph.d. in robotics or computer science
Deep understanding of robot learning and reinforcement learning
Hands-on experience with robotic manipulation and grasp planning
** NIO is seeking an AI Robotics Researcher to join its intelligent systems team, focusing on the intersection of embodied AI and robotic manipulation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in robotics or related fields and have hands-on experience with advanced robotic systems, with opportunities for impactful, real-world applications of their research. **

Job Summary

  • This role offers the rare opportunity to combine cutting-edge research freedom with practical real-world deployment in warehouses, factories, and mobility environments.
  • You will develop large-scale multimodal models that integrate vision, language, proprioception, and tactile inputs for real-world robotic tasks.
  • The position includes competitive compensation with $0 employee-only medical coverage, company-paid HSA contributions, and free lunch and snacks.

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** NIO is seeking an AI Robotics Researcher to join its intelligent systems team, focusing on the intersection of embodied AI and robotic manipulation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in robotics or related fields and have hands-on experience with advanced robotic systems, with opportunities for impactful, real-world applications of their research. **

Salary

Base: $163,500.00 - $212,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified (discretionary bonus and equity excluded from base); Benefits: CIGNA EPO/HSA/Kaiser HMO with $0 employee cost, 401(k) match, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Robotics or Computer Science
  • Deep understanding of robot learning and reinforcement learning
  • Hands-on experience with robotic manipulation and grasp planning
  • Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks like PyTorch
  • Experience with robotics middleware such as ROS2

Nice-to-have

  • Track record of publications in top AI or robotics conferences
  • Experience with dexterous manipulation systems and multi-fingered hands
  • Familiarity with neural implicit representations or foundation models
  • Experience in sim-to-real transfer and real-time control
  • Passion for applying AI to physical systems

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. preferred or Master's degree required
  • Demonstrated ability to publish in leading AI/robotics venues
  • Strong analytical and system-building skills across simulation and hardware

Work Rights

Not specified

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