Senior Research Engineer - Embodied AI and Robotics - NYU UAE

Position Overview

Senior Research Engineer role at NYU Abu Dhabi supports the Embodied AI and Robotics Laboratory, contributing to advanced research that integrates perception, reasoning, and action for intelligent robotic behavior. The position focuses on building and deploying embodied intelligence systems using vision-language-action modeling, multimodal learning, and real-world robotic interaction.

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

• Lead development of embodied AI systems integrating perception, reasoning, and autonomous action
• Contribute to VLA modeling, robotic perception, control, and multimodal learning
• Oversee system design, integration, and deployment on robotic platforms
• Conduct experimental evaluation and optimize robotic performance in real-world environments
• Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, engineers, and students within a multidisciplinary setting
• Develop software prototypes supporting advanced robotic intelligence
• Prepare research outputs, documentation, and technical reports

• PhD in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent R&D experience
• Strong background in embodied AI, robot learning, multimodal AI, or large-scale AI systems
• Experience with real-world robot deployment and applied experimentation
• Ability to develop and integrate autonomous robotic systems
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate within a diverse research environment

• Expertise in AI-driven perception, control, and robot interaction
• Knowledge of vision-language-action modeling and multimodal learning
• Proficiency in Python and AI frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensor Flow
• Experience with ROS, robotic hardware, and experimental robotics
• Ability to design and optimize autonomous robotic systems
• Strong documentation and research writing capability

• Opportunity to contribute to next-generation embodied AI and robotic systems
• Access to advanced robotic platforms and research facilities
• Competitive tax-free compensation with housing and education benefits
• Dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment with global collaboration
• Chance to work within NYU's wider international academic network
• High-impact research opportunities at the intersection of AI and robotics

New York University Abu Dhabi is a global research university offering advanced facilities and an international academic community. NYUAD supports innovative work in robotics, AI, engineering, and related fields, providing a strong environment for research excellence across NYU's global network.