About the job
NVIDIA is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist with experience in Robotics to join the Quantum & Chemistry group. As the team member, you will be part of the development effort of a digital twin for chemical, biological and physical laboratories. This will be a collaboration with our Seattle Robotics Lab and Eli Lilly and Company.
Responsibilities
Research at the frontier of Laboratory Automation and Robotics Digital Twins.
Develop, expand and strengthen the capabilities of the Matterix software tool (https://www.nature.com/articles/s43588-025-00924-4).
Research on approaches for the integration of digital twins with AI agents and science experiments.
Developing a framework for laboratory digital twin science that is integrated with NVIDIA tools in collaboration with software engineers.
Solve science problems with our collaborators.
Participating in code reviews, technical design discussions, and continuous improvement activities within the team
Qualifications
Minimum
A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) or a domain science such as Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science.
5+ years of hands-on experience in AI research for robotics.
Experience with robotics digital twins.
Strong understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and standard methodologies in complex distributed systems
Experience working with both Linux and Windows operating systems
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to deliver high-quality code and resilient services
Excellent communication skills with an ownership-driven attitude
Python proficiency
Preferred
Familiarity with USD, URDF, MJCF, and CAD formats
Knowledge and experience of software digital twins
Experience in IsaacSim and/or IsaacLab