
Research Scientist, Robotics VLAs Post-Training and Adaptation
Tri-global Solutions Group Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Altos • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $176,000 - $264,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design and implement post-training pipelines for VLA models using techniques such as reinforcement learning (RL), reinforcement learning from human or preference feedback (RLHF/RLAIF), in-context learning.
- Develop methods to enhance real-world transferability of policies trained in simulation.
- Explore and implement reset-free and autonomous data collection strategies that enable continual skill improvement without manual resets or supervision.
- Investigate exploration algorithms that balance safety, curiosity, and efficiency for data gathering in both simulation and real-world robotic systems.
- Lead the design of data collection and curation pipelines for exploration and post-training.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or related field, or equivalent applied research experience.
- Expertise in reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and multimodal representation learning.
- Strong proficiency with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX) and robotics simulation environments (e.g., MuJoCo, IsaacSim, PyBullet, Habitat).
- Experience with sim-to-real transfer, policy adaptation, or continual learning in embodied settings.
- Strong coding and experimental skills with an emphasis on reproducibility and evaluation at scale.
- Prior robotics experience with real-world hardware and ML-based robot deployments.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- paid time off benefits (including vacation, sick time, and parental leave)
- annual cash bonus structure
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
reinforcement learningimitation learningmultimodal representation learningdeep learningsim-to-real transferpolicy adaptationcontinual learningdata collectiondata curationexperimental skills
Soft Skills
leadershipproblem-solvingcuriosityefficiency
Certifications
Ph.D.M.S.