Responsibilities

Collaborate cross-functionally to shape the broader Microsoft robotics and virtual agents' strategy and Spatial AI Lab role in realizing it.

Stay abreast of the latest developments in the industry and the latest research in deep learning, robotics, and embodied AI.

Lead the research and development of learning algorithms for robotics agents.

Develop and maintain software for robotic applications.

Define and execute the strategy for training and evaluating robotics agents.

• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Demonstrated leadership in defining, shaping and executing technical strategy in cross-functional environments.

Extensive professional experience in robotic learning.

Proven track record of developing and deploying robotic systems in real-world environments, including programming skills in Python, C++, and experience with frameworks like Tensor Flow or Py Torch and ROS.

Experience with simulation tools and environments for robotics.

• Natural problem-solver, team player and good communicator.

Expertise in deep learning for robotics, such as in imitation or reinforcement learning and their applications to robotics.

Familiarity with vision-language models and foundation models for robotics.

Knowledge of computer vision and sensor fusion techniques.

Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and services.

Previous experience in developing intelligent agents or virtual assistants.

• Publication record at top-tier conferences and journals (e.g., Co RL, Neur IPS, ICLR, RSS, ICRA/IROS)

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