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Senior Research Engineer

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 10 Nov 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $90k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Relocation Support
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

The Embodied AI and Robotics (AIR) Laboratory at the company is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to advance cutting-edge research and development in artificial intelligence and robotics. The successful applicant will contribute to applied research in Embodied AI, focusing on integrating AI-driven perception, reasoning, and action to enable intelligent robotic behavior across various real-world environments.

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Key responsibilities include:

  • Working on embodied intelligence systems that leverage vision-language-action (VLA) modeling, robotic perception, and autonomous task execution.
  • Bridging algorithmic innovation and robot deployment.
  • Leading experimental design, system integration, and evaluation on real robotic platforms.

The AIR Lab develops intelligent robotic systems capable of understanding, learning, and acting in complex, dynamic settings. The team collaborates closely with the company's global network, creating a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment involving faculty, postdoctoral researchers, engineers, and students.

Requirements:

  • A PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent research and development experience.
  • Strong technical expertise in one or more areas: Embodied AI and robot learning, VLA modeling, perception and control for robotic systems, deep learning, multimodal learning, or large-scale AI systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in robot deployment, experimentation, and applied AI development.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Work Conditions:

  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Competitive terms of employment that include housing and educational subsidies for children.
  • Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript, a statement of research and technical interests, and three references, all in PDF format. For further information, please contact Prof. Yi Fang at [email protected].

Language Requirements: While specific language requirements are not stated, the company's diverse environment suggests that proficiency in English would be essential, as it is the medium of instruction and communication.

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