The division of robotics, perception, and learning is looking for a research engineer. You will work with the research projects that are ongoing at the division or in the laboratories that the division has. Working with courses and other education at RPL may also be included in the tasks
Requirements
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MS degree in robotics, computer science, mathematics, automation, or equivalent.
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Hands-on Python and PyTorch.
Preferred qualifications
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Have the ability to collaborate and work independently.
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Willingness to work with real robots.
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Knowledge of machine learning or foundation models.
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Imitation learning or reinforcement learning for legged robots or tabletop manipulation.
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Large-scale data processing and pipelines for training.
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Human motion data and motion retargeting (e.g. SMPL).
Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.
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CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
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Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 % | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA-2026-2724 | Kontakt: Quantao Yang , Quantao Yang , Anna Deichler , | Publicerat: 2026-08-13 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-08-22
