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Robotics Research Engineer

California, MO · On-site

$150 - $180/hr

Beyond technical depth, successful Robotics Research Engineers exhibit independent problem‑solving skills, cross‑disciplinary thinking, and a track record of building and iterating on complex ...

Samson Rose

VP, Robot Learning

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$250 - $450/hr

Establish research and engineering priorities while balancing technical ambition with product and ... PhD or equivalent depth in robotics, computer science, machine learning, or a closely related ...

Samson Rose

$250 - $450/hr

Establish research and engineering priorities while balancing technical ambition with product and ... PhD or equivalent depth in robotics, computer science, machine learning, or a closely related ...

Nimble

AI Robotics Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

They are seeking an AI Robotics Research Engineer to design, develop, and implement robotic foundation models and reinforcement learning algorithms for multi-agent robot fleets. Responsibilities ...

HIKINEX

Vice President, Robot Learning

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

... edge robotics research into production systems. You'll have the opportunity to shape both the ... Work closely with robotics, controls, perception, and hardware engineers to build an integrated ...

Hikinex

Vice President, Robot Learning

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

... edge robotics research into production systems. You'll have the opportunity to shape both the ... Work closely with robotics, controls, perception, and hardware engineers to build an integrated ...

Nimble

AI Robotics Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The AI Robotics Research Engineer will design, develop, train, and implement robotic foundation models and reinforcement learning algorithms for multi-agent robot fleets. Responsibilities : • ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president robotics research engineer in the United States is $215,595.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $180,000.00 and $232,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vice President Robotics Research Engineer vs Robotics Research Engineer?

AspectVice President Robotics Research EngineerRobotics Research Engineer
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (Master's/PhD), extensive experience, leadership skillsBachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, cross-department collaboration, executive meetingsHands-on research, prototype development, technical analysis
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, robotics firms, R&D divisionsResearch labs, startups, academic institutions

The Vice President Robotics Research Engineer typically holds a senior leadership role, focusing on strategic direction and overseeing research teams, while the Robotics Research Engineer is more involved in technical research and development tasks. The VP role requires extensive experience and leadership skills, whereas the Research Engineer focuses on technical expertise and hands-on work.

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Infographic showing various Vice President Robotics Research Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $215,595 per year, or $103.7 per hour.

Robotics Research Engineer

Trener Robotics

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Robotics Research Engineer is a full-time (100%) position at Trener reporting directly to Alejandro Astudillo, VP of R&D. The role is primarily located at the company's office in San Jose, California. The core focus of this role involves establishing and running the local robotics research laboratory, as well as bridging the gap between experimental designs and physical, functional setups.
Responsibilities
  • Operate the robotics research lab located in San Jose, California.
  • Translate experimental designs into working physical setups.
  • Collect demonstration data for robotics research.
  • Train learned policies and deploy them onto real robot hardware.
  • Develop supporting software pipelines.
  • Document the setups and procedures used within the laboratory.
  • Perform tasks within the framework of applicable legislation and the company's objectives.
  • Adhere to all current staff rules, ethical guidelines, and company procedures.
  • Travel as required by the position and perform work outside the ordinary workplace if necessary.

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