VLA Researcher (m/f/d)

WHO WE ARE: We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging cutting-edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities. OVERVIEW: We are looking for a world-class VLA Researcher to join our R&D hub in the Zurich area. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models that enable robots to understand and interact with the world with unprecedented generalization. You will work on the intersection of large-scale foundation models and real-world robotic execution, bridging the gap between state-of-the-art research and deployed embodied intelligence. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Research & Development: - Design, implement, and scale VLA models and foundation architectures for robotic manipulation and navigation. Scaling Laws & Data: - Develop strategies for multi-modal data collection, synthetic data generation, and efficient fine-tuning of large-scale models. Algorithm Optimization: - Optimize model inference for real-time robotic applications without compromising reasoning capabilities. Publication & Visibility: - Contribute to the global research community by publishing high-impact papers at top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA, CoRL, etc.). Collaboration: - Work closely with the Core Robotics and Hardware teams to integrate AI models into our physical platforms. QUALIFICATIONS: Academic Excellence: - PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field, with a focus on Deep Learning and Computer Vision. Proven Research Track Record: - Significant publications and citations at major conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICCV, ICRA, IROS, or CoRL. Professional Background: - Experience working in leading AI research environments Technical Mastery: - Deep expertise in PyTorch or JAX, experience with Transformers, Diffusion Models, and Large Language Models (LLMs). Domain Knowledge: - Strong understanding of Vision-Language models and their application to Action/Control loops in robotics. LOCATION: Zurich Area, Switzerland: - This role is based in our Zurich office, offering a vibrant ecosystem for robotics and AI. WHAT WE OFFER: - Wellpass (gym membership). - Free meals at the workplace. - Flexible working hours and the option to work from home when needed. - Direct collaboration with founders and world-leading AI experts. - Access to large-scale compute clusters and proprietary robotic datasets. - A key role in shaping the future of embodied AI. - Competitive compensation and a relocation package for the Zurich area