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Staff Research Scientist, Dexterous Manipulation Sanctuary AI is seeking a Staff Research Scientist to join our team in engineering and innovating unique robotic manipulation tasks. You will select cutting-edge methods, create training and data collection systems, evaluate algorithms in simulation, and implement them on our robots in real-world environments. You will work with novel haptic and proprioceptive sensing techniques on our in-house robot with dexterous hands, contributing to meaningful advances in dexterous manipulation. Responsibilities Create, develop, and enhance cutting-edge Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Imitation Learning (IL) algorithms and evaluate their performance in practical applications Stay current with the latest RL/IL techniques and their application in robotics Identify, communicate, and lead research initiatives that show promise to the wider ML team Discover strategies for enhancing current RL/IL learning processes, considering metrics like sample efficiency, speed, computational resources, and scalability Devise RL/IL training and data collection pipelines to expedite implementation on physical robots Collaborate within a diverse team to devise innovative algorithms and investigate root causes of errors in existing implementations Qualifications Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent practical background in Reinforcement Learning and/or Imitation Learning 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing and deploying robotic manipulation tasks, both in simulation and on physical robots 5+ years of practical experience applying various RL/IL methods, with focus on robotics in the real world 4+ years experience developing and optimizing large-batch parallel simulations for RL Proven expertise in continual learning and adaptive model training to improve long-term performance Proven expertise in sim-to-real transfer Experience transitioning ML research and trained models into real-world production Active involvement in integrating ML models into a robotics platform Track record of publishing in AI conferences such as ICRA, IROS and CORL Skills Python 3.8+ PyTorch and/or TensorFlow ROS2 Expertise in RL principles and their application Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) or equivalent (e.g., GitLab) Traits Positive attitude and a willingness to create robust solutions to complex problems Strong leadership skills in organizing R&D work for ML projects Tenacity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for challenging problems Patience, persistence, and attention to detail when resolving performance issues Desire to bring human-like intelligence to machines Ability to drive development from concept to production Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Working at Sanctuary AI Sanctuary AI is an equal opportunity employer; employment is based on skills, competence, and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. In 2023, Sanctuary AI moved into a state-of-the-art office facility and has been recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Startup company. Compensation And Benefits Sanctuary offers a market-leading compensation package that includes competitive salary, equity, and a full suite of benefits for permanent employees, including health coverage, paid time off, cutting-edge work facilities, and worksite flexibility by role. About Sanctuary AI Founded in 2018, Sanctuary builds humanoid robots and a control system that integrates symbolic logic and reasoning with data-driven robot foundation models. We collect vision, audio, touch, and proprioception data from the robots perspective during real-world work tasks to train multimodal robot foundation models. Our vertically integrated approach enables design, deployment, and refinement at scale. Our mission is to create the worlds first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots. Recruiting and Employment Agency Notice: Sanctuary AI conducts recruitment and hiring internally. We are not seeking or soliciting new agency partnerships at this time. External agencies will only be engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team if a need arises. Get notified about new Staff Research Scientist jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr