Staff Reinforcement Learning Engineer - Robotics
Published: 2025-01-16XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart ...
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Santa Clara, United States (city)
$215k - $364k
On-site
Full-time
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XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.
Job Responsibilities:
Apply - Research, implement, and evaluate deep-learning-based methods for legged locomotion and whole-body control problems in humanoid robots.
- Develop and refine end-to-end robot motion controllers using reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or other advanced techniques.
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments to evaluate RL controllers and address sim-to-real challenges.
- Stay updated and integrate the latest advancements in academic and engineering research for humanoid robotics.
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python and strong software design skills.
- 3-5+ years of experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.
- Strong understanding of reinforcement learning and imitation learning techniques.
- Proven experience applying algorithms such as PPO, DQN, SAC, etc., to real-world problems.
- Experience with C++ is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with the control and operation of legged robot hardware is highly preferred.
- A fun, supportive and engaging environment
- Opportunities to make a significant impact on the future of transportation and robotics.
- Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field
- Competitive compensation package & benefits
- Snacks, lunches, and fun activities