Embodied AI Researcher

We are looking for an experienced Embodied AI Researcher, located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. This is a hybrid position. The Embodied AI Engineer will contribute to the research and development of robotic foundation models, task generalization, embodied AI, physical intelligence AI, and physics simulation. Your contribution will have a significant impact on our research projects and product roadmaps.

• Work with cross-functional teams to push advanced research on Embodied AI topics (robotic foundation model, task planning, imitation learning)
• Collaborate with HQ and 3rd‑party research labs for technical integration of robotics products into LG ecosystems.
• Invent and improve paradigms for embodied intelligence, including digital agents, physics simulation, and self-supervised methods by leveraging a variety of modalities (images, video, text, audio, tactile, etc.)
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Perform fundamental and applied research to push the scientific and technological frontiers of embodied artificial intelligence and physical intelligence

• Master’s or PhD degree in CS/Robotics/EE or similar field.
• 0–3 years of industry experience in robotic foundation models, perception, planning, control systems, etc.
• Strong research experience in robotic foundation models or related field
• Good understanding of recent development trends in robotic foundation models, vision‑language‑action models, perception models, imitation learning, etc.
• Familiarity with policy learning methods (e.g., reward shaping and curriculum learning) and physics platforms (e.g., Genesis, Omniverse/Cosmos)
• Excellent verbal and writing skills to effectively represent the derived results and technical concepts of developed methods
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage cross‑functional teams

• Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well‑Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach

In addition to the base salary range listed below, this role also includes a performance-based incentive bonus plan.

$112,000—$164,000 USD

• No‑cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance‑based Short‑Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family‑oriented benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.