Staff AI Researcher

About Us

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.

Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.

We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team. Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite — it's your talent and determination that truly count.

We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields. We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.

All positions are based in Munich—with a San Francisco option.

Our Culture

We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with. Please read more about our culture here https://foundation.bot/culture.

Why We Are Hiring for This Role:

• to lead our efforts in biped walking
• design and implement RL-based methods for biped walking. 
• validate model-based optimal control  vs model-free RL methods
• investigate and validate Empowerment as stability baseline

What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:

We would like you to:

• have expertise in machine-learning methods for stable biped locomotion
• have implemented such methods on real hardware
• ideally, a PhD or equivalent experience in machine learning 
• experience in making solutions that go beyond a simple demo
• team player