Research Scientist - Robot Learning

Post Date

Aug 07, 2025

Location

Niskayuna,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

12309
US
Oct 07, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Materials Science & Engineering

Req #

RIC-800459

Pay Rate

$46 - $58 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Research Scientist in Robotic Learning to work with one of our largest energy clients. As a Research Scientist in Robotic learning, you will play a key role in solving challenging robot learning problems for various robotic platforms (i.e., manipulators, quadrupeds, etc.) in industrial settings. You will be creating manipulation behaviors for industrial robotic systems. We are investing in reinforcement learning (RL) as a key technology for achieving robust robotic manipulation that can be deployed in real-world environments. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, training, and deploying learned models to expand the capabilities of current industrial robotic systems to solve challenging manipulation tasks. You will shape novel techniques to expand the ability for robots to effectively interact with the world. You will develop algorithms for robotic systems for various industrial domains including renewable energy, power generation, electric grids, and manufacturing. This will involve working on projects with business units and a wide array of fellow researchers across disciplines and domains. It will also include the opportunity to work on government-sponsored, cutting-edge research programs with external partners in academia and government. You will help drive the future of robotics research.

Pay rate ranges from 50-55/hr based on experience.

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Required Skills & Experience

PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field OR MS and 2+ years' experience in similar
Prior experience training and deploying RL policies for complex behaviors in robots (i.e., manipulators, quadrupeds etc)
Experience with common ML tools, architectures, and workflows
Strong analytical and debug skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Hands-on robotics (manipulators, quadrupeds etc.) experience with robot hardware

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.