Robotics Research Intern - 2026

Description

NVIDIA is at the forefront of the AI and robotics revolution. The Seattle Robotics Lab is focused on fundamental and applied robotics research. We are looking for a PhD research intern to play a pivotal role in our research efforts.

Note: This internship role will be based at NVIDIA's Zurich office.

Responsibilities

• Developing algorithms, models, and methods for robotic manipulation and/or loco-manipulation
• Integrating these methods into real-world robotic manipulation systems
• Contributing to multi-person research projects
• Engaging with the academic community through publications, conferences, workshops, and/or code releases.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of both the theory and practice of robotics and AI
• A demonstrated research track record
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional programming skills in Python; in addition, familiarity with C++, CUDA, and Warp is a plus.
• Fluency in modern deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and JAX.
• Experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS2 and physics simulation frameworks such as Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, MuJoCo, and/or Newton.
• Comfort in working through the complexities of simulation and real-world robotics

The following research areas and applications are of particular interest:

• Bimanual and dexterous manipulation
• Mobile manipulation and humanoid loco-manipulation
• Multisensory perception (e.g., vision, tactile, and force/torque sensing)
• Simulation, sim-to-real, and real-to-sim
• Vision-language-action (VLA) models
• Industrial applications, such as bin-picking, kitting, and assembly