AI Engineer - Automation/Robotics 1 [AQ-13721]

About the Role

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the future of embodied AI? We are seeking a visionary professional with a passion for automation and robotics to join a cutting-edge research team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of robotics, contributing directly to the development and deployment of a foundational robotics model. Your work will not only advance open-source software initiatives but also empower customers with revolutionary robotic capabilities, driving tangible change and innovation across industries. This is your chance to contribute to a transformative field, where your expertise will directly influence the capabilities of future robotic systems and redefine industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Fine-tune and enhance a variety of sophisticated software implementation projects.
• Architect, design, and implement robust test automation infrastructure.
• Develop advanced training and evaluation pipelines for machine learning models.
• Analyze and refine training datasets specifically for robotic and AI applications.
• Create tools for rapid deployment of novel algorithms in both simulation and on physical hardware.
• Integrate robotic control and perception stacks within various simulation frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering or a related field.
• A strong foundation in computer science, including robust competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Practical experience utilizing simulation environments or working with robotic hardware.
• Demonstrated ability in in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing for both new and existing production systems.
• Proficiency in programming, coupled with expertise in problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Background in leading machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic or undergraduate research experience in robotics labs, particularly collaborating with professors on robotics-focused projects.
• A background deeply rooted in robotics machine learning, distinguishing you from candidates primarily focused on financial or healthcare AI with tabular data processing.

Benefits

As an Aquent talent, you get access to amazing benefits including:

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.