Senior AI Research Engineer

Agility Robotics

AI Research Engineer developing and testing robot foundation models for humanoid robots. Collaborating on cutting-edge methods in imitation learning and reinforcement learning.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeFremont • California, Oregon, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $195,000 - $304,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and deploying reinforcement learning and imitation learning methods, with strong programming skills in Python and proficiency in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch. Capable of designing simulation environments and collaborating effectively with engineering teams to implement robust control policies.

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Reinforcement Learning DevelopmentImitation Learning MethodsPython ProgrammingDeep Learning FrameworksRobotics Data Collection

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Hard Skills

Reinforcement LearningImitation LearningPythonDeep LearningSimulation DesignPolicy DevelopmentData CollectionTraining PipelinesEvaluation FrameworksManipulation Tasks

Soft Skills

CollaborationFast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

PyTorchDiffusionPolicy

Certifications & Qualifications

MS in RoboticsMS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

RoboticsLearning-From-DemonstrationControl PoliciesDynamic Interactions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorch

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, train, and deploy robust policies for locomotion, manipulation, and dynamic interactions with the environment.
Develop core reinforcement learning infrastructure, including scalable training pipelines and evaluation frameworks.
Design and implement new simulation environments and tasks to support training and deployment of control policies.
Develop, design, and test imitation learning methods
Collaborate with Robotics Software and AI engineering teams to develop policies which can be transferred to production

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience developing and deploying learning-from-demonstration
Strong programming skills in Python, with proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
Experience with modern learning-from-demonstration tools like DiffusionPolicy
Experience with robot data collection, training, and testing on hardware to perform manipulation tasks.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to deliver safe, high-quality software
MS in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.