Machine Learning & Robotics Scientist

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Summary

Location

Munich, Germany

Work

Full-time

Experience

2+ years

About this Job

Why are We Hiring for this Role:

  • Design, develop, and optimize reinforcement learning algorithms with world models for real-time control and locomotion of humanoid robots.
  • Integrate learned policies into real-world robot platforms with hardware-in-the-loop validation.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, perception, and embedded systems teams to ensure tight integration between hardware and software.
  • Analyze and optimize control performance with a focus on robustness, energy efficiency, and adaptability.
  • Contribute to the continuous development of our in-house training pipelines and tooling.

What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:

  • Proficiency in Python and C++ for algorithm development and deployment.
  • 2+ years of experience in machine learning (NNs, LVMs, VLAs) and reinforcement learning applied to robotics or similar real-time environments.
  • Hands-on experience with physics simulation environments (e.g., MuJoCo, Isaac Lab).
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow).
  • Strong understanding of classical and modern control theory, locomotion dynamics, etc.
  • Experience working with physical robots.
  • Contributions to open-source ML or robotics projects.
  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Publication record in the field.

About the Company

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Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage. Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.

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