The Microsoft Spatial AI Lab is a research and development team building the future of spatial computing.
Job Description
We are looking for a Principal Research Scientist with a strong background in machine learning for robotics.
You will lead the robot learning initiatives within Spatial AI Lab, contributing to the broader strategy for embodied AI and automated decision making across Microsoft products.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and experienced researcher to shape a new strategic initiative.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate cross-functionally to shape the broader Microsoft robotics and virtual agents' strategy.
* Stay abreast of the latest developments in industry and research in deep learning, robotics, and embodied AI.
* Lead research and development of learning algorithms for robotics agents.
* Develop and maintain software for robotic applications.
* Define and execute strategy for training and evaluating robotics agents.
* Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Qualifications
Required Qualification(s)
* Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
* Demonstrated leadership in defining, shaping, and executing technical strategy in cross-functional environments.
* Extensive professional experience in robotic learning.
* Proven track record of developing and deploying robotic systems in real-world environments.
* Natural problem-solver, team player, and good communicator.
Preferred Qualifications
* Expertise in deep learning for robotics, such as imitation or reinforcement learning and their applications to robotics.
* Familiarity with vision-language models and foundation models for robotics.
* Knowledge of computer vision and sensor fusion techniques.
* Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and services.
* Previous experience in developing intelligent agents or virtual assistants.