About the job
Join our dynamic team at The Allen Institute in Seattle, where we are at the forefront of robotics research. This position requires on-site work in our Seattle offices, with flexibility depending on your team and role. If you have questions regarding our on-site policies, feel free to reach out to your recruiter.
We offer a competitive base salary ranging from $167,030 to $260,570, complemented by generous bonuses to ensure a comprehensive compensation package.
Who You Are:
As a Research Scientist specializing in robotics, you will be tasked with tackling core research challenges related to foundational models and skills in robotics. You will contribute to the creation of entirely open datasets, benchmarks, and models, while also engaging in real-world experiments with robots.
We seek applicants with a passion for robotics, particularly in areas such as robot manipulation techniques, large-scale training in simulated environments, vision-language-action models, and skill learning. International applicants are encouraged to apply, and we offer competitive pay along with visa sponsorship.
Our team collaborates extensively with other researchers across various Ai2 groups, focusing on embodied AI, computer vision, and natural language processing, among others. Our Seattle office has close ties with the University of Washington, located just 1.5 miles away, providing unique collaboration opportunities. Enthusiastic researchers who thrive in collaborative environments are highly encouraged to apply.
The Robotics team undertakes multiple innovative research projects in these domains, and team members can also engage in additional critical activities that align with our mission. These include leading specific projects, mentoring interns and pre-doctoral candidates, publishing scientific papers, and collaborating with a network of esteemed researchers.
