Senior Staff/ Principal Research Scientist – Dexterous Manipulation

<div data-page-id="CAhBdXKWfoer6mxyhFkcHGjWnAd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn2atABN9IZvAkfHpwYEwnXf"> <div data-page-id="NHHBd23AUofZPTxmk7bcM0panhK" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnfe0pFliwgJdzD2RxO0A3lg"> <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div data-page-id="FbGudwkmfoswmexiaeuctxf9nJg" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MpPLdTEawokLRgx5To4czTGBnWg"> <article class="jobs-description__container jobs-description__container--condensed"> <div class="jobs-description__content jobs-description-content jobs-description__content--condensed"> <div id="job-details" class="jobs-box__html-content ULJmphoxbdwHqrEHatwKPSNrFQYxJJSRMi t-14 t-normal jobs-description-content__text--stretch" data-artdeco-is-focused="true"> <div class="mt4"> <p><span class="text-only" data-eleid="3"><span class="text-only"><strong>XPENG</strong> is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced </span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">AI</span><span class="text-only"> and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (</span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">eVTOL</span><span class="text-only">) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&amp;D in AI, </span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">machine learning</span><span class="text-only">, and smart connectivity.</span></span></p> <div data-lark-html-role="root"> <div class="rich-text-paragraph" data-eleid="5"><strong><span class="text-only" data-eleid="6"><span class="text-only">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></strong></div> <ul class="richTextDocs-unOrderList richTextDocs-unOrderList-disc" data-eleid="7"> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="8"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="9"><span class="text-only">Design, implement, and deploy advanced manipulation </span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">algorithms</span><span class="text-only"> for </span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">humanoid robot</span><span class="text-only"> dexterous hands, spanning teleoperation, force control, and </span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">reinforcement learning</span><span class="text-only">.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="10"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="11"><span class="text-only">Develop and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments for robot kinematics, dynamics, sensor emulation, and physical interaction.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="12"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="13"><span class="text-only">Research and innovate on state-of-the-art reinforcement learning algorithms to solve complex robotic manipulation tasks.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="14"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="15"><span class="text-only">Diagnose and tackle core technical challenges that arise during specific robot task execution.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <div class="rich-text-paragraph" data-eleid="16">&nbsp;</div> <div class="rich-text-paragraph" data-eleid="17"><strong><span class="text-only" data-eleid="18"><span class="text-only">Basic Qualifications:</span></span></strong></div> <ul class="richTextDocs-unOrderList richTextDocs-unOrderList-disc" data-eleid="19"> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="20"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="21"><span class="text-only">M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, </span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">Artificial Intelligence</span><span class="text-only">, or a related field.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="22"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="23"><span class="text-only">Strong foundation in robot dynamics, kinematics, and optimal control, with excellent mathematical skills.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="24"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="25"><span class="text-only">Proficiency in Linux, Docker, C++, and Python. Experience with </span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">git</span><span class="text-only"> and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="26"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="27"><span class="text-only">A collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and humility in a fast-paced team environment.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="28"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="29"><span class="text-only">Demonstrated ability to independently research and master new algorithms and technologies.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <div class="rich-text-paragraph" data-eleid="30">&nbsp;</div> <div class="rich-text-paragraph" data-eleid="31"><strong><span class="text-only" data-eleid="32"><span class="text-only">Preferred Qualifications:</span></span></strong></div> <ul class="richTextDocs-unOrderList richTextDocs-unOrderList-disc" data-eleid="33"> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="34"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="35"><span class="text-only">Hands-on experience with mainstream reinforcement learning or imitation learning frameworks.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="36"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="37"><span class="text-only">Proven ability to build complex simulations using Isaac Gym/Isaac Lab or similar platforms.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="38"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="39"><span class="text-only">Experience with </span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">tactile sensing</span><span class="text-only"> and its integration in dexterous manipulation.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="40"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="41"><span class="text-only">Practical experience in sim2real transfer for robotics.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="42"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="43"><span class="text-only">Experience in controlling multi-joint robotic systems.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="richTextDocs-listItem" data-eleid="44"> <div class="richTextDocs-listItem__text"><span class="text-only" data-eleid="45"><span class="text-only">Publications in top-tier robotics or </span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">AI</span><span class="text-only"> conferences (e.g., </span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">RSS</span><span class="text-only">, </span><span class="text-only text-with-abbreviation text-with-abbreviation-bottomline">ICRA</span><span class="text-only">, IROS, CoRL, NeurIPS, CVPR) or journals (e.g., IJRR, TRO, T-RO, RA-L).</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S1Nbdcaitov9u1xuRwBcaaALnog"><strong>What do we provide:</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VC4zdgbXGoPZwRxknQncRwlun1d" data-list="bullet"> <div>A fun, supportive and engaging environment.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LMHBdnO6sowf6CxoFyJcMmnknkf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Opportunity to make significant impact on transportation revolution by the means of advancing autonomous driving.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gm9gddAi8op0BTxLG6DcNkqyned" data-list="bullet"> <div>Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SBUidkbARoLSwRxBXR5ccETHneb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Competitive compensation package.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ERrNdFoCWoi1RPxd8fDc3sq9n4g" data-list="bullet"> <div>Snacks, lunches and fun activities.</div> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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