Senior Research Scientist (m/f/d)

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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Robotics • Software • Industrial • Automation
The Role
Conduct advanced research and development of Vision-Language-Action models and foundation architectures for robotic manipulation and navigation. Develop multimodal and synthetic data strategies, fine-tune large-scale models, optimize inference for real-time robotic applications, publish research at leading conferences, and collaborate with robotics and hardware teams to deploy AI models on physical platforms.
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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 Senior Research Scientist to join our R&D hub in the Boston 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:

Boston, Massachusetts:

  • This role is based in our Boston office, offering a vibrant ecosystem for robotics and AI.

What We Offer:

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents

  • 401(k) with 100% company match, up to 6%

  • 20 days paid time off

  • Parental leave

  • Paid sick leave

  • Wellness or gym stipend

  • Learning and development support

  • Equity/Bonus

Additional Information

  • Employment may be contingent upon a background check consistent with applicable law.

  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Skills Required

  • PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
  • Academic focus on deep learning and computer vision
  • Significant publications and citations at major AI, computer vision, or robotics conferences
  • Experience working in leading AI research environments
  • Deep expertise in PyTorch or JAX
  • Experience with Transformers, Diffusion Models, and Large Language Models
  • Strong understanding of Vision-Language models and their application to action and control loops in robotics
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The Company
HQ: Stuttgart
69 Employees

What We Do

Sereact's mission is to drive your economic growth by closing automation gaps in your intralogistics. Our AI software enables machines to perceive their environment and develop solution strategies on their own, thus qualifying them to become autonomous skilled workers. By leveraging embodied AI for robotics, we ensure that our systems not only think but also physically interact with their surroundings in an intelligent manner. Sereact's AI software for autonomous robotics fully automates pick-and-place processes, making them more efficient, reliable and resilient. Our goal is to optimize your supply chain with minimal integration effort to increase productivity in your warehouse from the first pick while significantly reducing costs.

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