Research Scientist, Robotic Dexterous Manipulation

1 day ago

Redmond, Washington, United States Meta Full time
The Sensor and Systems Research group at Reality Labs Research is seeking a Robotics Research Scientist to drive foundational and applied research aimed at advancing state-of-the-art robotic architectures, dynamic in-hand manipulation, generalizable dexterous and functional manipulation, as well as tactile and multimodal sensing and perception. In this position, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers to push the boundaries of robotics science and technology.

Responsibilities
Explore forward-looking ways and novel robotic architectures to advance dynamic in-hand manipulation, generalizable dexterous and functional manipulation (rigid to deformable objects in-hand to against the environment) Research novel sensors, robotic systems architectures, planning and control algorithms that involve tactile and multimodal vision and perception, dexterous manipulation and collision avoidance Develop machine learning models and end-to-end applications for robotics, dexterous manipulation, and contextual understanding Invent novel paradigms for robotics sensing and intelligence, leveraging a variety of sensing and machine perception modalities (images, video, audio, tactile, etc.) Develop efficient models deployable to robotic systems, integrate research into full system-level robotic prototypes

Qualifications
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Physical AI, Machine Learning, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta Research experience in at least one of the following research areas: robotics, dexterous manipulation, control theory, optimization algorithms, representation learning, self-supervised learning, multimodal learning, vision-language-action (VLA) models, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, robotics policy development, computer vision, egocentric perception, embodied AI and/or LLMs Experience in C/C++ and Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as Robotics (RSS, ICRA, IROS, CoRL, T-RO, IJRR), Machine Learning (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, JMLR), and Computer Vision (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, TPAMI) Experience with research and development of humanoid robots Experience with embedded systems and communication protocols Experience with robotics frameworks such as Robot Operation System (ROS), along with experience working with robotic simulations and real-world robots Experience bringing-up and debugging prototype/scientific software-hardware systems (e.g., robotics platforms, multi-camera sensing/tracking solutions, wearable sensing systems) Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment

  • Research Scientist Intern, Robotics Dexterous Manipulation

    4 days ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Meta Full time

    Meta Reality Labs Research is seeking a Robotics Research Scientist to drive foundational and applied research aimed at advancing state-of-the-art robotic architectures, dynamic in-hand manipulation, generalizable dexterous and functional manipulation, as well as tactile and multimodal sensing and perception. In this position, you will collaborate closely...

  • Research Scientist Intern, Multimodal Learning for Robotics

    8 hours ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Meta Full time

    At Reality Labs Research, our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are driving research towards a vision of natural, seamless experiences in XR environments that are effective, enjoyable, and functionally indistinguishable from those in the real...

  • Research Scientist

    2 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Tailored Management Full time

    Job Title:Research– Applied Perception ScientistLocation:Redmond, WA (Onsite)Duration:12+ Months (Extendable)Pay Rate:$70–$75/hr (W2)About the Role:We are seeking a Research Analyst IV – Applied Perception Scientist to join a world-class research team focused on advancing the future of audio technologies. This role centers on understanding and...

  • Research Scientist

    11 hours ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Experis Full time

    Our client, a leading organization in innovative research and development, is seeking a Research Scientist - Applied Perception to join their dynamic team. As a Research Scientist - Applied Perception, you will be part of the Reality Labs Research department supporting cutting-edge advancements in virtual and augmented reality technologies. The ideal...

  • Research Scientist

    4 days ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States INSPYR Solutions Full time

    We are seeking a contract applied research scientist specializing in the perception of tonal languages. This role is an integral part of our team, contributing to our research and development efforts. The ideal candidate will help us explore and understand individualized audio quality preferences and experiences, enabling us to tailor our technologies to...

  • Research Scientist Intern, Soft Wearable Tactile Sensors

    13 hours ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Meta Full time

    At Reality Labs Research, we are at the forefront of pioneering research into new technologies aimed at revolutionizing user interface technologies for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. Our focus is on developing soft and conformable wearables that provide seamless user experiences, addressing both integration and...

  • Senior Research Scientist

    1 week ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Microsoft Full time

    The AI for Good Lab is hiring a machine learning scientist with deep geospatial ML expertise to join our team in Redmond in the role of Senior Research Scientist (ML, AI for Good Lab - Social Impact). Our Lab leverages the power of data, our cloud technology, world-class talent to catalyze and inspire others to partner in tackling some of the world's most...

  • Research Scientist IV

    1 week ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Experis Full time

    Our client, a leading organization in the field of virtual and augmented reality research, is seeking a Research Scientist IV to join their innovative team. As a Research Scientist IV, you will be part of the Reality Labs Research department supporting the Audio team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate curiosity, analytical thinking, and collaborative...

  • Research Engineer: Robotics Studio

    2 days ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Meta Full time

    At Meta, we're building the future of human connection and the technology that enables it. This means continuously inventing and developing technologies for the next generation of experiences. To continue our efforts in the path to AGI, and as we move closer to a future with intelligent robots and advanced AI models, we're hiring talent across a broad range...

  • Research Scientist Intern, Audio

    2 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Meta Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Audio Research Scientist Intern to join our team in developing cutting-edge Audio ML models. As an Audio Research Scientist Intern on the Wearables Audio Technologies Team at Meta Reality Labs, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of what is possible with audio...