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Robotics Coordinator/Researcher — Dexterous Manipulation (Dexterous Hand), VLA & Omniverse
If you're passionate about technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence—and want to build solutions that bridge cutting-edge academic research with product development impacting thousands of people—this role is for you!
We’re seeking someone who combines cutting-edge robotics R&D with real-world deployment: capable of designing, integrating, and operating a robotic manipulation stack—including hands and arms—with perception (2D/3D), planning, control, safety, and simulation in NVIDIA Omniverse/Isaac Sim, deployed on edge devices (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson).
**Responsibilities and Duties**
* Design, implement, and validate manipulation capabilities (grasping, regrasping, in-hand manipulation, tool use) with emphasis on robustness and real-world operation, using Isaac Sim/Omniverse where applicable, and conduct sim2real (calibration, retargeting, system ID).
* Integrate modules of the robotic manipulation stack: 2D/3D perception, sensor fusion (RGB-D/stereo, F/T, tactile), pose estimation, and interfaces with planning/control in ROS 2. Collaborate on integration of ML/AI-based components (including VLA) when relevant to the product.
* Develop the data engine: teleoperation pipelines, data acquisition and synchronization (RGB-D/stereo, F/T, tactile), including curation, versioning, and reproducibility; ensure data quality for debugging and continuous improvement of the robotic system.
* Implement planning and control (kinematics/dynamics, impedance/MPC control, MoveIt 2/OMPL), including integration with drivers/hardware, state/fault handling, and functional safety (e-stop, safe zones, fallback).
* Deploy on edge (e.g., Jetson Orin): packaging, observability, latency/throughput/energy measurement, resilience, and monitoring. Inference optimization (TensorRT/ONNX) is desirable.
* Document (reports, whitepapers) and, where applicable, support submissions (CoRL, ICRA, IROS, RSS) in partnership with ICTs.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients in Brazil, translating business requirements into technical deliverables.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
Practical experience in dexterous/complex robotic manipulation with end-to-end delivery: integration of perception, planning, and control; bring-up, debugging, and validation on bench and in cell environments.
* ROS 2 (Humble/Iron), MoveIt 2, Python and C++ (nodes/launch files, drivers, tests, bindings), with experience in hardware integration and instrumentation for diagnostics.
* Experience with Omniverse/Isaac Sim (USD, Replicator, OmniGraph) for simulation, *dataset synthesis*, domain randomization, and other simulation tools.
* Practical knowledge of tactile/force sensing (F/T, tactile) and contact control (impedance, force control), including signal calibration, filtering, and diagnostic capability.
**Academic Background:**
* Bachelor’s degree completed in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
* Experience with Shadow/Allegro or alternatives (advanced hand/gripper robots available in Brazil), *eye-in-hand* setups, RGB-D/stereo cameras.
* Imitation learning and/or RL (BC/DAgger/off-policy/on-policy), with reproducible results.
* Experience with commercially available cobots (UR, Yaskawa, ABB, KUKA, Doosan) and safety-compliant cells (ISO 10218/TS 15066).
* Experience integrating ML/AI models into the robotic stack (including VLA/VLM where applicable).
* Publications/patents (CoRL, ICRA, IROS, CVPR) or awards from challenges.
* PhD in Robotics/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or related fields (applied research in manipulation).
**Languages:**
* Fluent Portuguese and advanced English (for reading papers, technical meetings, and writing).
**Additional Information**
Hybrid work opportunity in Manaus-AM.
Occasional travel required.
**What We Expect From All \#SiDiers:**
Embrace new ideas
Maintain open and direct dialogue
Continuously develop yourself
Always strive for excellence
Collaborate to build together
Think big, act fast
**What We Offer?**
* **Work-Life Balance:** 40-hour weekly schedule under CLT regime, flexible hours with hybrid work (4 days in-office, 1 day remote);
* **Well-being:** Gympass (WellHub, workplace gymnastics, quick massage, psychological support);
* **Healthcare:** Medical and dental plans for you and your family;
* **Children:** Daycare allowance for miniSiDiers, 120-day maternity leave, extended paternity leave;
* **Future Planning:** SiDi co-invests with you in private pension;
* **Education:** Study continuation and specialization incentive program; language fluency development support; weekly lectures on global *trend topics*;
* **Meals:** Flexible meal and food allowances;
* **Transportation:** Commuting subsidy/cost assistance to SiDi and parking for those working onsite;
* **Recognition:** Annual performance bonus and awards for SiDiers who achieve exceptional results;
* **Diversity:** Committees focused on Well-being, Diversity, Mental Health, Social Impact, Sustainability, and Women in Tech;
* **Modern Offices:** Relaxed, collaborative environments with social spaces, decompression rooms, pantries, and coffee machines;
* **More?** Dozens of partnerships offering benefits and discounts!
For us, inclusion isn’t just adding one more person to our team—it’s embracing differences and individualities. It’s precisely this blend of techniques, skills, and stories that inspires us to align diverse perspectives toward a shared horizon—always moving forward.
We operate in an environment of equal opportunity, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
**All our positions are open to persons with disabilities (PCDs).**
JOB CODE: 5405 - N3+
**We are one of Brazil’s largest science and technology institutes, with over 800 SiDiers—and growing—in Campinas, Manaus, and Recife—the country’s largest technology and innovation parks.** Because those who aspire to create projects that transform the world cannot stop transforming themselves. In **20 years of history**, we’ve specialized in solving problems and **delivered over 1,100 projects**, impacting millions of lives—bringing innovation to life and making the future happen now.
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