Senior​/Robotics Research Scientist - Dexterous & Mobile Manipulation

About the Role

At Multiply Labs, we are applying AI to solve complex manipulation challenges in robotic cell therapy manufacturing. We are looking for a Research Scientist specializing in robotic manipulation to develop the next generation of our intelligent robotic systems.

Location:

San Francisco, CA.

You will be responsible for developing frontier research results and deploying practical systems with a core focus on dexterous and mobile manipulation. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and directly impact our mission to manufacture life‑saving therapies at scale.

• Research focused on advancing robotic manipulation systems by developing exciting new ideas and providing solutions to complex problems
• Collaborate on publications to be submitted at worldwide conferences
• Work with fellow researchers and engineers to develop prototypes
• Apply yours and others’ research to real‑world problems

• MS or PhD in a robotics‑relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in research and development
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of modern approaches for robotic manipulation, including imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and vision‑language‑action models
• High proficiency with Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch)
• Experience collaborating in large and complex code bases
• Experience with modern robotics simulation environments designed for ML (e.g., Isaac Sim, Mu Jo Co , PyBullet)
• Track record of deploying onto physical robot hardware, especially high‑degree‑of‑freedom manipulators or humanoids
• Proven track record of publications in top‑tier conferences and journals in Machine Learning, Robotics, or related fields (e.g., ICRA, IROS, CoRL, RSS, TRO, IJRR, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML)

• Experience with planning algorithms (A*, RRT, PRM, etc.)
• Experience with controller design (linear/nonlinear/optimal/robust/adaptive control, LQR, DDP, MPC, etc.)
• Experience with optimization techniques (linear/quadratic/semi definite/nonlinear optimization, etc.)
• Experience with dynamics modeling (linear, nonlinear, Euler‑Lagrange, Newton‑Euler, Featherstone, etc.)
• Experience with partial sensing (POMDPs, Kalman filters, particle filters, etc.)
• Experience with task planning (TAMP, STRIPS, MDPs, etc.)
• Experience with robotics toolkits (ROS/ROS2, OpenRAVE, Move It!, etc.)

• Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $160,000 - $210,000 per year plus meaningful early‑stage equity
• Premium Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with subsidies for child dependents
• 401(k): 4% company match
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefit: Pay for eligible transit and parking with pre‑tax dollars
• Paid Parental Leave: Robust parental leave benefits
• Flexible PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• No Set
  
  Hours:
  
  Set your own schedule in alignment with your manager and team
• Office Perks: Vibrant SF office culture, catered lunches, stocked kitchen, frequent team events
• H‑1B and Green Card sponsorship available for exceptional talent
• Referral bonuses for building a world‑class team
• Inclusive culture: Great people, meaningful work, a team that believes in what we’re building

Multiply Labs is an early‑stage startup where equity is a major part of the compensation package.

We take pride in cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity. We are an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are diverse in background and singular in mission.