2025 Intern, Embodied Intelligence Research

Lab Summary: The Robot Intelligence Lab at Samsung Research America is a new facility dedicated to advancing the field of robotics through cutting-edge research and development. The lab’s mission is to develop advanced technologies such as robotics foundation models, vision-language-action (VLA) models, vision language models (VLMs), reinforcement learning, imitation learning, advanced sensing, and sensor fusion to create intelligent robotic systems capable of interacting with their environment in a human-like natural manner. To achieve this mission, the lab collaborates closely with both with external entities such as universities, startups, and government labs, and with several Samsung Product and Advanced Research labs.  

Position Summary:  Samsung Research America is looking for someone who has solid technical skills and rich academic experience in areas of robotics and embodied intelligence. Our ideal candidate is to explore novel AI technologies towards generalizing robots to perform tasks in the real world. Samsung’s unique advantage in the consumer electronics market and growing focus on AI and robotics will provide you with exciting technical challenges and a rewarding career experience. By leveraging Samsung’s vast product ecosystem to deliver novel user experiences, your work will define Samsung’s future in robotics and significantly impact real-world users.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform research for embodied intelligence focusing on developing advanced tactical sensors for dexterous hand
• Develop deep learning algorithms and system for universal manipulation data collection
• Work within cross-functional, cross-divisional teams and assist in the design, analysis and performance evaluation from concept to completion
• Work with team to develop and optimize robotics foundation models, vision-language-action (VLA) models, and vision language models (VLMs) for robotics and embodied intelligence
• Work with team to explore novel techniques, device interfaces, and policy architectures to train robotic vision-language-action (VLA) models effectively with limited available data
• Generate patents and scientific research papers for top-tier publications 

Required Skills:

• Currently pursuing a PhD or Master’s degree in EECS/Robotics 
• Demonstrated experience in robotics foundation models, vision-language-action (VLA) models, and vision language models (VLMs)
• Solid understanding of computer vision techniques (e.g., object detection, segmentation, tracking) and real-time video tokenizer design and multi-view image processing
• Strong research experience with embodied intelligence (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, task planning, perception, simulation platforms such as MuJoCo and Isaac Sim)
• Strong experience and solid background on foundation models (e.g., contrastive learning, AI agent, fine-tuning, LoRA), generative AI, and diffusion models
• Knowledgeable of tools and processes to monitor model performance and data quality, including model tuning experience
• Familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, C, C++, Java, ROS, and CUDA
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills to effectively represent the derived results and technical concepts developed in the course of the work

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The hourly pay rate range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the hourly pay rate range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.Hourly Pay Rate Range$44—$63 USD

Additional Information

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Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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