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Member of Technical Staff (Robotics Research Lead)

Other • Principal • Remote • Full-time United Kingdom United Kingdom

At an AI research lab building foundational intelligence for the physical world, build systems at the intersection of world models, video generation, and robotics that translate high-level AI intentions into safe, responsive robotic actions.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the world model team to build a state-of-the-art training and simulation platform for robotics
  • Develop persistent 3D/4D scene representations with temporal consistency
  • Unlock advanced robotics planning and decision-making through in-house world models
  • Sim2Real: ensure sensing and system dynamics perform reliably in high-stakes real-world operation
  • Partner with top ML researchers to innovate on generative models and physical AGI

Requirements

  • Background in robotics or computer vision
  • Experience with 3D perception, scene representations, or world models
  • Experience working with robotic systems, simulation, or real-world platforms
  • Strong programming skills (Python, C++, or similar)
  • Located in London or willing to relocate to London, UK
  • Ability to work across machine learning, perception, and robotics

Nice to have

  • Interest in world models for embodied systems, 3D/4D generative models, robotics manipulation, embodied AI, and multimodal AI

Soft skills

Research curiosity and problem-solving mindsetCollaboration across ML, perception, and robotics teams

What we offer

  • Elite team: collaborate with alumni from Google DeepMind and Facebook AI Research (FAIR)
  • Massive market opportunity in a rapidly growing industry
  • Mission-driven, collaborative environment
  • Inclusive and open culture
  • 5 weeks of paid leave
  • Comprehensive healthcare including vision and dental
  • Visa support for UK employees

About the company

Reka's mission is to build useful multimodal artificial intelligence to empower organizations and businesses. A globally distributed, remote-first foundation model startup headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, its team includes talent from around the world, including alumni of Google DeepMind and Facebook AI Research (FAIR).

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