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Meta

AI Research Scientist, Robotics

Redmond, WA

$219K/yr

We're seeking a Research Scientist ready to use their skills in system design and modeling and with a knowledge of a wide variety of components and technologies. These roles will require research and ...

Nvidia

Senior Robotics Research Scientist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$112K - $142K/yr

We are now looking for a Senior Robotics Research Scientist! NVIDIA is at the forefront of the AI and robotics revolution, and our robotics teams are on a mission to build the essential technology ...

Meta

AI Research Scientist, Robotics

Redmond, WA

$154K/yr

The ideal Research Scientist candidate will use their skills in system design and modeling and possess knowledge of a wide variety of components and technologies. These roles will require research ...

Meta

Research Scientist, Optical Systems

Redmond, WA

$122K/yr

Research Scientist, Optical Systems Responsibilities: * Develop and optimize techniques and processes for the fabrication of diffraction gratings and light guides on organic substrates * Perform ...

Zap Energy

Senior Research Scientist

Everett, WA · On-site

$140K - $200K/yr

About the opportunity As a Senior Research Scientist, you'll be at the heart of our mission- defining global science strategies with other leaders, developing fusion concept and scenarios, designing ...

NVIDIA AI

Senior Robotics Research Scientist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$112K - $142K/yr

NVIDIA is at the forefront of the AI and robotics revolution, and they are seeking a Senior Robotics Research Scientist to join their Seattle Robotics Lab. The role involves developing and ...

Nvidia

Senior Research Scientist, Rendering

Redmond, WA

$110K - $140K/yr

We are now seeking a Senior Research Scientist for Rendering/Path Tracing!For decades NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, doing innovation for and supporting product design, movie production, PC ...

Uw

Research Scientist/Engineer 2

Seattle, WA · On-site

The Institute for Protein Design has an outstanding opportunity for Research Scientist/Engineer 2 to join their team. About this Opportunity As a member of the IPD Core R&D Labs, you will make ...

Uw

Research Scientist/Engineer Senior

Seattle, WA · On-site

$168K/yr

About this Opportunity Reporting to the Vice Chair of Research, the Scientific Director serves as a senior scientific leader within the Department of Emergency Medicine, providing advanced research ...

Amazon

Research Scientist III - AMZ10061595

Seattle, WA · On-site

$164K - $215K/yr

Research Scientist III Job Location: Seattle, Washington Job Number: AMZ10061595 Position Responsibilities: Develop and apply state of the art machine learning methods to large, multi source datasets ...

Uw

Research Scientist/Engineer 2

Seattle, WA

$71K/yr

Samuel Wasser, the Research Scientist 2 is responsible for conducting DNA-based benchwork, data analysis and project documentation. The Wasser Lab will also be increasing our emphasis on Next ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for research scientist in Bothell, WA is $145,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,200.00 and $193,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Research Scientists are professionals who conduct experiments and investigations to increase knowledge in a specific field, such as biology, chemistry, physics, or social sciences. They design studies, analyze data, and publish their findings in scientific journals. Research Scientists often work in academic institutions, government agencies, or private industry, contributing to advancements in technology, healthcare, and understanding of the natural world. Their work is critical for developing new products, improving processes, and solving complex scientific problems.

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A research scientist typically needs at least a master's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering. Many roles, especially in academia or advanced research, require a Ph.D. for independent work and higher-level positions.

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Research Scientists often work closely with cross-functional teams, including data analysts, engineers, and product managers, to ensure that their findings are effectively integrated into practical applications. Collaboration may involve regular meetings, joint planning sessions, and sharing experimental results to guide decision-making. This interdisciplinary approach not only enriches the research process but also helps align scientific efforts with organizational goals, fostering innovation and impactful outcomes.

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AI Research Scientist, Robotics

Meta

Redmond, WA

$219K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 242 rated software companies

Job description

At Meta, we’re building the future of human connection and the technology that enables it. This means continuously inventing and developing technologies for the next generation of experiences. To continue our efforts in the path to AGI, and as we move closer to a future with intelligent robots and advanced AI models, we're hiring talent across a broad range of disciplines from robotics hardware to system software, machine perception, and artificial intelligence. These crucial projects and initiatives taken on by this team have never been done before, so you have a rare opportunity to help us create new ways people connect around the world. We’re seeking a Research Scientist ready to use their skills in system design and modeling and with a knowledge of a wide variety of components and technologies. These roles will require research and problem-solving skills, as well as fabrication and prototyping to design, develop, and construct novel prototypes and architectures. These roles will work in a focused incubation team and collaborate with a large and wide-ranging set of scientists and engineers in the greater organization.
AI Research Scientist, Robotics Responsibilities:
  • Perform fundamental and applied research to push the scientific and technological frontiers of embodied artificial intelligence
  • Invent/improve novel data-driven paradigms for robotics, leveraging a variety of modalities (images, video, text, audio, tactile, etc.)
  • Investigate paradigms that can deliver a spectrum of embodied behaviors - from simulated characters to real robots, and from short-horizon, low-level to long-horizon, high-level intelligence
  • Develop algorithms based on state-of-the-art machine learning and neural network methodologies
  • Define, build and benchmark new functionality needed for the next generation of AI
  • Conduct research towards long-term product goals while identifying intermediate milestones
  • Lead, plan, and execute novel research based on long-term objectives of the organization

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • PhD degree in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Language, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with any of the following research areas: robotics, motion planning, embodied AI, human-robot interaction, sim-to-real transfer, learning from demonstration, reinforcement learning, dexterous manipulation, digital agents, vision language models, computer vision, egocentric perception, and/or Large Language Models
  • 5+ years of industry experience in relevant robotics related research areas, such as: Vision Language Models robot learning, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, action-conditioned world models, task and motion planning, sim-to-real transfer robotic control, manipulation, navigation, or generally embodied AI

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as publications at leading workshops, journals or conferences in Machine Learning (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR), Robotics (ICRA, IROS, RSS, CoRL), Computer Vision (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV)
  • 7+ years of industry experience in relevant robotics related research areas, such as: robot learning, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, action-conditioned world models, task and motion planning, sim-to-real transfer robotic control, manipulation, navigation, or generally embodied AI
  • Demonstrated research and software engineering experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)
  • Experience with manipulating and analyzing complex, large scale, high-dimensionality data from varying sources
  • Experience building systems based on machine learning and/or deep learning methods
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks (such as PyTorch, Tensorflow) and Python
  • Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and different perspectives to determine a path forward
  • Experience working with robot simulations and real-world hardware
  • Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$219,000/year to $301,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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