Senior Roboticist at Nethermind

Nethermind is seeking a Senior Roboticist in Hong Kong to join their team focused on empowering enterprises and developers in decentralized systems. The company's expertise spans Ethereum, Starknet, layer-2, AI, cryptography, DeFi, and more, collaborating with industry leaders such as Ethereum Foundation and Starknet Foundation.

The Senior Roboticist will drive innovation in humanoid robotics and embodied AI, focusing on multimodal sensing, telemetry, and human data capture. He will redefine how intelligent systems learn and interact with their environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, integration, and optimization of robotic systems tailored for embodied AI applications, focusing on humanoid platforms.
• Develop and implement robust sensor fusion techniques for diverse inputs (e.g., vision, IMU, tactile, audio) and design telemetry systems to monitor real-time performance and capture training data from human demonstrations.
• Architect solutions for recording, processing, and leveraging human training data to enhance robot learning and adaptive behavior.
• Work closely with hardware, simulation, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of AI models, sensor platforms, and embedded systems.
• Ensure that algorithms and models are efficiently deployed on edge devices and robotic platforms, addressing constraints like latency, energy consumption, and real-time operation.
• Drive cutting-edge research initiatives, contribute to peer-reviewed publications, and continuously push the boundaries of what humanoid robots can achieve.

Requirements:

• PhD in Electronics, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in humanoid robotics and embodied AI, with a strong background in multimodal sensing, sensor fusion, and telemetry system design.
• Proficiency with robotics middleware and simulation platforms (e.g., ROS2, Gazebo, PyBullet, NVIDIA Isaac).
• Advanced programming skills in Python and C++, with experience in real-time systems and embedded deployments.
• Proven research acumen demonstrated through innovative problem-solving, algorithm development, and a track record of scholarly publications.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams.

The role offers:

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of humanoid robotics and embodied AI.
• Chance to drive innovation in multimodal sensing, telemetry, and human data capture.
• Collaborative environment with hardware, simulation, and software teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to peer-reviewed publications and push the boundaries of robotics.