We're seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer to join our Robotics business unit. As a key contributor, you'll conduct applied research in Robotics and develop ML pipelines for training and fine-tuning on data collected by Scale. In this role, you'll advance Robotic research, shape Scale's robotics offerings, and expand the frontier of Robotics data and model evaluation.
\nKey responsibilities include: Collaborating closely with Robotics customers to drive the industry forward in using VLA data Developing ML pipelines to train/fine-tune models using Scale's data Conducting research on robotics data collection, cross-embodiment training, and policy fine-tuning Developing novel methods for evaluating VLA models, including new robotics industry benchmarks Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and Scale's customers to improve data collection Collaborating with product teams to bring ML outcomes to Scale's platform
\nYou'll have: Practical experience building training VLA models and/or building robotics data 3+ years of relevant industry experience in areas relating to: robotics, computer vision, embodied AI, sim-to-real, imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and vision language actions models PhD or equivalent experience in Machine Learning or Robotics A track record of published research in robotics Experience conducting data collection and performing evaluations Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and customers Intellectual curiosity, empathy, and ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy
\nNice to haves: Experience working with robotics hardware platforms (robotic arms, perception systems, etc.) Experience deploying machine learning models on robotic systems in the field Experience with teleoperated or human-driven data for robotics (ALOHA, UMI, hand tracking, etc.)
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