Research Engineer - Embodied AI and Robotics - NYU UAE

Research Engineer - Embodied AI and Robotics - NYU Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE

This Research Engineer role at NYU Abu Dhabi supports the Embodied AI and Robotics Laboratory, contributing to applied research that integrates perception, reasoning, and action for intelligent robotic behavior. The position focuses on building embodied intelligence systems combining vision-language-action modeling, robotic interaction, and autonomous task execution across diverse environments.

Country: UAE;
City:
Abu Dhabi;
Industry: Engineering;
Function:
Engineering;
Salary:  monthly (Market estimated);
Gender: Any;
Candidate Nationality:
Any;
Job Type: Full-time

• Support development of embodied AI systems integrating perception, reasoning, and action
• Contribute to VLA modeling, multimodal learning, and robotic perception
• Assist in the design, implementation, and testing of autonomous robotic systems
• Perform experimental evaluation on robotic hardware platforms
• Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, and students on interdisciplinary research
• Develop software prototypes and contribute to AI-driven robotic applications
• Prepare documentation, reports, and research outputs

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Technical knowledge in embodied AI, robot learning, or multimodal AI
• Experience with robotic perception, control, or interaction
• Familiarity with applied machine learning and deep learning frameworks
• Strong motivation, detail orientation, and collaboration skills
  
  Ability to work with robotic hardware and perform experiments

• Proficiency in Python and robotics-related software tools
• Experience with ROS, PyTorch, Tensor Flow, or similar systems
• Knowledge of vision-language-action modeling and multimodal AI
• Understanding of robotic control and perception algorithms
• Ability to conduct experiments and analyze results
• Strong research writing and documentation capability

• Work at the intersection of AI, robotics, and multimodal learning
• Access to advanced robotic platforms and experimental facilities
• Competitive tax‑free compensation with housing and education benefits
• Collaborative environment with global connections across NYU campuses
• Opportunity to contribute to next‑generation embodied AI systems
• Engage in high‑impact research within a dynamic academic environment

New York University Abu Dhabi is a global research university offering world‑class facilities and an international academic community. NYUAD supports advanced research in robotics, AI, engineering, and multiple scientific areas, providing a strong environment to develop innovative systems across NYU's global network.