Principal Researcher AI

About the role

Fujitsu Research of America (FRA) is seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher to join our Pittsburgh Research office and contribute to our research and development efforts. This pivotal role will focus on advancing foundational technologies in Physical AI for real-world applications through close collaboration with leading universities.

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives to advance fundamental Physical AI technologies, including but not limited to robotics, computer vision, AI, and human-computer interaction (HCI), as well as their downstream applications.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals, and present work at invited talks, conferences, and workshops.
• Integrate technologies across the stack, from early stage in-house developed to commercially available systems, to create impactful solutions for real-world problems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including leading university researchers, to drive innovative research forward.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong track record of publishing research in top-tier venues, such as ICRA, IROS, RSS, CoRL, NeurIPS, ICRL, ICML, AAAI, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, CHI and UIST.
• 2+ years of industry experience in AI, robotics, or related fields, or equivalent experience through postdoctoral research or impactful projects.
• Strong expertise in developing application-focused approaches for real-world deployment of Physical AI.
• Proficiency in Python and modern AI development practices.

Preferred requirements

• Experience in interdisciplinary research collaborations.
• Strong prototyping skills for rapid validation of ideas and systems.
• Proficiency in C++.
• Familiarity with APIs and database systems.
• Experience with ROS or other robot software and libraries.
• Experience working with 3D tools.

Benefits

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with standard business hours.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.

Skills

Strong expertise in developing application-focused approaches for real-world deployment of Physical AI.

Company Information

Fujitsu Research of America (FRA) is part of Fujitsu, a global leader in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. Fujitsu is committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and believes that technology can play a vital role in achieving them.

Fujitsu is a diverse workforce, and we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your career.

For more information about Fujitsu, visit our website: www.fujitsu.com.

For more information about the Physical AI Research Center, visit our website: Physical AI Research Center and Carnegie Mellon University.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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