Head of Robotics Locomotion and Controls

ABOUT VINDYNAMICS

At VinDynamics, we design safe, affordable, and intelligent humanoid robots to assist in everyday life - robots for everyone. Backed by Vingroup, Vietnam’s leading technology conglomerate, we are on a mission to make advanced robotics accessible, reliable, and beneficial for billions of people worldwide. By combining cutting-edge AI, world-class engineering, and human-centered design, we aim to seamlessly integrate robots into daily life - enhancing safety, productivity, and happiness at home and beyond.

ABOUT THE ROL

EJob description

• sDefine the vision and roadmap for the Mobility Robotics stack, covering locomotion, navigation, motion planning, control, and the full mobility intelligence layer of the robot
• .Build and lead a high-performing Mobility Robotics team, combining robotics software engineers, control engineers, reinforcement learning engineers
• .Collaborate closely with other teams like Mechanical, Electronics/Firmware, SLAM and Navigation and Systems Engineering teams to ensure seamless end-to-end integration between mobility software and the full robot system
• .Stay ahead of industry and academic advances in locomotion, dynamic control, navigation, and autonomous mobility to shape R&D priorities and long-term technology strategy
• .Ensure real-time, safe, and robust mobility performance in complex, unstructured, and continuously changing environments

.Qualification

• sMaster’s or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or related fields
• .5 years minimum working in robotics software

.Requirement

• sStrong background in robot dynamics, kinematics, and control theory, including optimal control, and nonlinear systems
• .Advanced experience with reinforcement learning, imitation learning for mobility and locomotion
• .Hands-on experience with model-based controllers such as MPC, WBC, or impedance contro
• lExperience with physics-based simulation such as BulletSim, Mujoco, Isaac Lab
• .Experience integrating perception such as vision, depth into locomotion

.Personality/ Attitud

• eStrong interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
• .Proactive, dedicated, business-oriented, responsible and willing to learn
• .Good communication skills, creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail