Embodied AI Researcher

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and applied research to advance the state of the art in Embodied AI
• Develop next-generation Robot Foundation Models for 3D spatial reasoning and dexterous manipulation
• Train multimodal models integrating vision, language, tactile sensing, and proprioception
• Architect scalable data pipelines combining simulation, generative AI, and real-world data
• Collaborate with global research teams and hardware partners to integrate technologies into the consumer ecosystem
• Contribute to technical strategy and long-term research roadmaps

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related technical field
• Strong publication record
• Expertise in Robot Foundation Models, World Models, Spatial Intelligence, or Multimodal representation learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to drive technically ambitious research projects independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with robot hardware systems (manipulators or mobile robots)
• Experience with sensors such as RGB/Depth cameras and FT/Tactile sensors
• Experience with physics-based simulation platforms like PyBullet, MuJoCo, or Isaac Sim

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Generous Paid Time Off program including holidays and sick time
• Performance-based Short-Term Incentives
• Mental health resources and personal fitness incentives
• Paid parental leave and family support benefits
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance

About the Company

LG's Emerging Technology Lab (ETL) is the catalyst for technological innovation within LG’s CTO organization, pioneering emerging technology areas to deliver measurable business value.