Technical Team Lead (Pittsburgh)

Next-Generation Embodied Intelligence Initiative | Scientists & Research LeadersThe working arrangement can be based in your home country (remote collaboration) or in China, depending on your preference and transition planning.We are building a long-term technical platform focused on embodied intelligence, advanced robotics, and next-generation intelligent systems. We are looking to connect with experienced scientists, engineers, and research leaders who care about how frontier embodied AI moves from research capability to real-world deployment.This initiative is part of a nationally supported innovation programme aimed at strengthening capabilities in embodied intelligence, advanced engineering, and large-scale strategic technology infrastructure.The focus is not only on short-term output, but on building the scientific and engineering foundations required for embodied systems to scale reliably and create lasting impact.Who this is forYou are likely a strong fit if you:Hold a PhD from a leading universityGraduated in 2022 or earlierHave several years of post-PhD research or industry experienceAnd have worked in areas such as:Core Embodied Intelligence ResearchEmbodied AI and robot learningMultimodal perception, reasoning, and actionReinforcement learning, imitation learning, or decision-making for physical agentsVision-language-action models and embodied foundation modelsManipulation, locomotion, and autonomous interactionWorld models, planning, and adaptive control for embodied systemsEmbodied Systems & EngineeringRobotic system design and hardware-software integrationControl systems, motion planning, and real-time optimizationSensor fusion, perception stacks, and environment understandingMechatronics, actuation, end-effectors, and system calibrationSimulation environments, digital twins, and sim-to-real transferScalable engineering for intelligent robotic platformsApplied Embodied TechnologyIntelligent robotics for industrial, logistics, service, or strategic environmentsHuman-robot interaction and collaborative autonomous systemsEmbodied AI applications in manufacturing, operations, inspection, or field deploymentPhysical AI systems for complex real-world environmentsTranslation of frontier embodied intelligence research into deployable technical capabilityWhat makes this differentThis is not a narrowly defined role with a fixed job description.It is designed for experienced scientists and engineers who want to work on long-horizon technical challenges at the intersection of embodied intelligence, robotics, advanced engineering, and strategic technology development.What the platform offersOwnership of important research directions or technical modulesThe opportunity to shape platform strategy, system architecture, and validation pathwaysLong-term institutional backingCross-functional collaboration across research, engineering, and industryA path focused on platform capability and long-term impactHow to engageIf you are currently working in embodied intelligence, robotics, embodied AI, autonomous systems, or adjacent deep-tech domains — and are open to exploring long-term technical opportunities — we would be glad to connect.Submit your CV - this is simply to explore the opportunity. If your profile fits, we'll schedule a brief 30-minute conversation to discuss possibilities and answer any questions.Apply now to explore this opportunity!