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AI Robotics Research Scientist

Nimble Robotics
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
About NimbleNimble is a frontier robotics and AI company building the next era of autonomous logistics. We design, manufacture, and deploy intelligent robots that enable fast, efficient, and sustainable commerce at global scale. Our team is building generalized robot intelligence and developing the world’s first generalist super-humanoid robots capable of performing all core warehouse workflows with superhuman performance. We recently closed a $106M Series C at a $1B valuation, and we are continuing to grow our world-class team. Our long-term vision is to create the Autonomous Supply Chain—reinventing how goods move through factories, warehouses, and last-mile distribution using next-generation intelligent robotic systems. Nimble was founded out of Stanford and Carnegie Mellon’s top AI labs and is backed by the world’s most prestigious investors. Our board includes iconic leaders in AI and robotics such as Marc Raibert (Founder of Boston Dynamics), Fei-Fei Li (Former Chief Scientist of AI at Google, Director of Stanford’s AI lab), and Sebastian Thrun (Waymo, Founder of Google X, Kitty Hawk, and Udacity). Join us and leave your mark on the future of robotics, AI, and global commerce.Link: Introducing Nimble – Intelligent Fulfillment Robots at ScaleWhy Join Nimble?At Nimble, we are committed to building legendary products, a legendary team, and a legendary legacy. Join us and become part of an ambitious, humble, and resourceful culture where your work will leave a lasting impact on the future of robotics and commerce.Nimble's Core Values:Be relentlessly resourceful - Challenge conventions and overcome constraints.Be legendary - Pursue excellence and craft work that inspires.Be humble - Prioritize growth, learning, and the mission over ego.Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver with integrity.The RoleNimble is looking for an AI Robotics Research Scientist to help us advance our robotics moonshot by designing, developing, training, and implementing robotic foundation models, Vision-Language-Action Models, general-purpose robotic AI models, and reinforcement learning algorithms controlling multi-agent robot fleets.You will play a critical role in working with our all-star cross-functional team to build models with immediate applications for the world’s biggest robotics opportunity.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and train diffusion policies, VLMs, multi-agent deep RL policies and moreDevelop data collection pipelinesDesign data annotation and labelingSupport implementation of models into production systemsQualifications P.h.D in Robotics or Computer ScienceExperience training deep learning models for robotic manipulation or mobilityExperience working with real robotic hardwareExperience training models in simulation and developing simulation environmentsExperience collecting custom datasetsExperience training on open-source datasetsStrong track record of publishing papers and/or deploying real-world applicationsExperience with system architecture, design and developmentAdditional RequirementsMust be able to work extended hours and weekends as neededMust be able to work in San FranciscoThe above range is the salary range. This position will also receive generous equity for this position.Culture:We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We’re not in this to do what’s easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We’re ambitious, we’re gritty, we’re humble and we’re relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!Press:Link: Nimble Closes $106 Million Series C Funding Round, Scales Fully Autonomous Fulfillment with FedEx Link: FedEx Announces Expansion of FedEx Fulfillment With Nimble AllianceNimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.Nimble's BenefitsPaid Time OffEnjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.Health InsuranceNimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.Paid Parental LeaveEnjoy paid bonding time following a birth.Commuter BenefitsTake the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots. Referral BonusGet a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring. 401kContribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.EquityBe an owner in Nimble through our equity program

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