Lead AI Research Scientist (Robotics)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead AI Research Scientist (Robotics) based in the United States. We are seeking an experienced AI research leader to drive the development of next-generation Physical AI and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models for robotics applications. In this role, you will lead research initiatives that enable robots to interpret visual information, understand natural-language instructions, and translate them into purposeful actions. You will work at the intersection of multimodal AI, foundation models, computer vision, and robotic learning. Combining advanced research with practical implementation, you will help develop intelligent systems for robotic navigation and manipulation. You will also shape technical strategies, guide research teams, and improve model performance across different robotic platforms. This is an opportunity to influence emerging technologies and turn cutting-edge AI research into real-world robotic capabilities.