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  • Sereact
  • Zurich, ZH
  • Full-Time
  • 17 days ago
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Member of Technical Staff (m/f/d).

AI & Research Full-Time

Member of Technical Staff (m/f/d): our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a robotics AI researcher developing Vision-Language-Action models for embodied intelligence.
  • The Person:The person will design and scale VLA models, develop multi-modal and synthetic data strategies, optimize inference for real-time robotic use, publish research papers, and work with Core Robotics and Hardware teams.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics or a related field, with Deep Learning, Computer Vision, PyTorch or JAX, Transformers, Diffusion Models and Large Language Models.

About the role

Who We Are:

We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging cutting-edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities.

Overview:

We are looking for a world-class robotics professionals to join our R&D hub in the Zurich area. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models that enable robots to understand and interact with the world with unprecedented generalization. You will work on the intersection of large-scale foundation models and real-world robotic execution, bridging the gap between state-of-the-art research and deployed embodied intelligence.

Your Responsibilities:

Research & Development:

  • Design, implement, and scale VLA models and foundation architectures for robotic manipulation and navigation.

Scaling Laws & Data:

  • Develop strategies for multi-modal data collection, synthetic data generation, and efficient fine-tuning of large-scale models.

Algorithm Optimization:

  • Optimize model inference for real-time robotic applications without compromising reasoning capabilities.

Publication & Visibility:

  • Contribute to the global research community by publishing high-impact papers at top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA, CoRL, etc.).

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with the Core Robotics and Hardware teams to integrate AI models into our physical platforms.

Qualifications:

Academic Excellence:

  • PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field, with a focus on Deep Learning and Computer Vision.

Proven Research Track Record:

  • Significant publications and citations at major conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICCV, ICRA, IROS, or CoRL.

Professional Background:

  • Experience working in leading AI research environments

Technical Mastery:

  • Deep expertise in PyTorch or JAX, experience with Transformers, Diffusion Models, and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Domain Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of Vision-Language models and their application to Action/Control loops in robotics.

Location:

Zurich Area, Switzerland:

  • This role is based in our Zurich office, offering a vibrant ecosystem for robotics and AI.

What We Offer:

  • Free meals at the workplace.

  • Flexible working hours and the option to work from home when needed.

  • Direct collaboration with founders and world-leading AI experts.

  • Access to large-scale compute clusters and proprietary robotic datasets.

  • A key role in shaping the future of embodied AI.

  • Competitive compensation and a relocation package for the Zurich area

Published October 13, 2026
Location Zurich, Switzerland
Category AI & Research  
Job Type Full-Time