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Research Engineer

companySkild AI
categorySoftware & Dev
locationPittsburgh, Western PA, Pennsylvania
location notesMulti-site role including Pittsburgh
compensation$100,000 — $300,000 USD
postedMar 17, 2026
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We are hiring Research Engineers to develop scalable robotic systems aimed at achieving general-purpose robotic intelligence. In this role, you'll work with researchers and engineers to implement state-of-the-art machine learning and robot systems. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, experience in turning research into practical solutions, and a drive to build impactful applications. Responsibilities: Develop and implement new algorithms for training and optimizing general-purpose robot foundation models. Design and engineer systems to scale research from prototypes to fully deployable solutions, working with large-scale systems and datasets. Conduct cutting edge research across multiple disciplines (Perception, Robotics, RL/ IL, Machine Learning, etc.). Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the integration of research insights into practical robotics applications. Optimize machine learning models for real-world robotic systems. Preferred Qualifications: BS, MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Proficiency in Python and at least one deep learning library such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, etc. Strong track record of publishing papers and/or deploying real-world applications. Deep technical knowledge, and research experience in deep learning, reinforcement and/or imitation learning, robotics, or computer vision.

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