Research Scientist, Robotics Research - PhD New College Grad 2026

Nvidia · Seattle, WA

mid machine learning Research Scientist ic Phd's · Posted Apr 20, 2026

About this role

Nvidia is hiring a mid-level Research Scientist in the machine learning function based in Seattle, WA. The posting calls out experience with Python, CUDA, PyTorch, Deep Learning. Listed education preference: a Ph.D. or equivalent.

Role
Research Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Seattle, WA
Education
Ph.D. preferred
Posted
Apr 20, 2026
AI Summary
Develop algorithms and methods for robotic manipulation and loco-manipulation, integrating them into real-world systems including robot arms, mobile manipulators, and humanoids. Requires PhD in Robotics, ML, or related field with strong publication record in top conferences and expert-level Python, PyTorch/JAX, ROS, and physics simulation skills.
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Job description

from Nvidia careers

NVIDIA is at the forefront of the AI and robotics revolution, and our robotics teams are on a mission to build the essential technology that can enable any company to become a robotics company. The Seattle Robotics Lab is passionate about fundamental and applied robotics research across the full robotics stack, including perception, planning, control, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and simulation. This research strives to transform research paradigms, transfer into NVIDIA’s robotics and simulation products, and build new robotics markets for the world.

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