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FANUC America Corporation

Research Engineer

Union City, CA · On-site

$123K - $206K/yr

Who You Are As our Research Engineer you will work at FANUC's Advanced Research Laboratory in Union ... Familiarity with robot motion control and robotic intelligence devices such as vision, force ...

FANUC America

Research Engineer

Union City, CA · On-site

$123K - $206K/yr

Who You Are As our Research Engineer you will work at FANUC's Advanced Research Laboratory in Union ... Familiarity with robot motion control and robotic intelligence devices such as vision, force ...

Cubiq Recruitment

Research Scientist

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

... conscious engineering team What We're Looking For: • PhD (or near completion) in Robotics ... Ability to lead independent research and thrive in fast-paced environments • Excellent ...

Matic

Research Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$140K - $220K/yr

Our robots are private by design, with all data processing performed by the robot itself, not in ... About the role We're looking for a motivated perception engineer to join us on the ground floor ...

Cubiq Recruitment

Research Scientist

Alameda, CA · On-site

... conscious engineering team What We're Looking For: • PhD (or near completion) in Robotics ... Ability to lead independent research and thrive in fast-paced environments • Excellent ...

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How much do robotics research engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for robotics research engineer in California is $104,222.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,400.00 and $125,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Robotics Research Engineer do?

A Robotics Research Engineer designs, develops, and tests robotic systems by integrating hardware and software for automation and intelligent behavior. They conduct research to improve robotic capabilities in areas such as perception, control, and machine learning. Their work involves programming, simulation, and experimentation to enhance robot performance for applications in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and space exploration.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Robotics Research Engineer?

Robotics Research Engineers typically spend their days designing algorithms, programming robotic systems, running simulations, and testing prototypes in both virtual and real-world environments. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, such as mechanical and electrical engineers, to integrate software with hardware components. Reviewing research literature, documenting experimental results, and presenting findings are also common tasks. This dynamic combination of hands-on engineering and research ensures each day brings new technical challenges and opportunities for learning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Robotics Research Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Robotics Research Engineer, you need strong knowledge in robotics, control systems, programming (such as C++ or Python), and a relevant degree in engineering or computer science. Experience with simulation tools (like ROS or Gazebo), machine learning frameworks, and sometimes certifications in robotics or AI are valuable assets. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective technical communication make someone stand out in this position. These skills are essential for innovating, troubleshooting, and successfully collaborating on complex robotic projects.

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Staff Research Engineer, Robot Intelligence

Staff Research Engineer, Robot Intelligence

Samsung Research America

Mountain View, CA • On-site

Other

Posted 10 days ago

Samsung Electronics rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

111th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Lab Summary: The Robot Intelligence Lab at Samsung Research America is a new facility dedicated to advancing the field of robotics through cutting-edge research and development. The lab's mission is to develop advanced technologies to power intelligent robotic systems capable of manipulation, navigation, and complex reasoning for a variety of high-impact application areas. To achieve this mission, the lab collaborates closely with external entities such as universities, startups, and government labs, as well as with several Samsung Product and Advanced Research labs.

Position Summary:  Samsung Research America is looking for an engineer who has solid technical skills and rich academic and/or industry experience in areas of robotics and embodied intelligence. Our ideal candidate explores novel AI technologies towards generalizing robots to perform tasks in the real world. Samsung's unique advantage in the consumer electronics market and growing focus on AI and robotics will provide you with exciting technical challenges and a rewarding career experience. By leveraging Samsung's vast product ecosystem to deliver novel user experiences, your work will define Samsung's future in robotics and significantly impact real-world users.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Design and evaluate the suitability of robotic hardware, sensors, and software for applications in semi-structured and unstructured environments targeting high impact business areas
  • Integrate sensors, actuators and other component into proof-of-concept/prototype robotic systems and analyze and optimize robotic system performance and accuracy
  • Design, develop, integrate and test algorithms for robot perception, control, learning, navigation, and manipulation
  • Develop and deploy data collection and model management mechanisms for in-the wild data aggregation
  • Work within cross-functional, cross-divisional teams and assist in the design, analysis and performance evaluation from concept to completion
  • Document and present results evaluating algorithms and models on targeted compute platforms
  • Conduct pilot studies and formal experiments to benchmark performance against state-of-the-art approaches using clear and well-reasoned metrics

Required Skills:

  • PhD or Master's degree in EECS/Robotics or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 3+ years' industry experience in state-of-the-art robotics R&D, such as foundation models, vision-language-action (VLA) models, open-world 3D perception, trajectory prediction, model predictive control, and multimodal (visual, tactile, audio, semantic) information fusion
  • Demonstrated experience in sensing, kinematics, dynamics, and control systems integrated on real robotic systems
  • Solid understanding of computer vision techniques (e.g., object detection, segmentation, tracking) and multi-view image processing
  • Knowledgeable of tools and processes to monitor ML model performance and data quality, including model tuning experience
  • Familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, C++, ROS, and CUDA
  • Demonstrated experience in software engineering best practices to track, communicate, and document project progress
  • Strong understanding of robotics fundamentals, including locomotion, manipulation, sensor inputs, pose tracking, 3D mapping, SLAM, ROS, and policy architectures particularly for semi-structured and unstructured environments
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal communication and writing skills to effectively represent the derived results and technical concepts developed in the course of the work

Candidates with additional experience are encouraged to apply in and will be considered for other opportunities.

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