(Senior) Research Engineer, Embodied AI and Robotics (IAIC) at A*STAR
Job Description
A*STAR is hiring a (Senior) Research Engineer in embodied AI and robotics to help develop, adapt, evaluate and deploy robot foundation models and reinforcement learning so that robots can do many tasks safely in the real world. The work runs from simulation to physical robots, system integration, site testing and technology transfer. It asks for a bachelor’s or master’s and at least two years of relevant project experience.
At a glance
- Post: (Senior) Research Engineer, Embodied AI and Robotics, IAIC (req. 2867)
- Experience: Bachelor’s or master’s plus 2+ years in embodied AI, robot foundation models or RL
- Posted: 16 July 2026
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 14 October 2026)
What the post involves
- Research and develop robot foundation models or reinforcement learning for robust multi-task robots
- Test models in simulation and transfer them to physical robots
- Integrate robotic systems into complete solutions and run site tests
- Support technology transfer
Why this post matters
Robot foundation models are moving from research labs into real deployments, and national labs like A*STAR’s are where many are adapted for local industry. This post offers hands-on work from simulation to site testing without needing a Ph.D.
What A*STAR is looking for
- A bachelor’s or master’s in robotics, electrical, mechanical or computer engineering, machine learning or related fields
- At least 2 years of project experience in embodied AI, robot foundation models or RL
- Strong C/C++, Python and PyTorch
- Good knowledge of ROS
Nice to have
- Experience using AI tools in development
Pay and location
A*STAR does not state a salary in this advertisement; research staff pay in Singapore follows the institution’s own scales and depends on qualifications and experience.
How to apply
Apply through the official A*STAR job posting. A*STAR’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 14 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research)
Official advertisement: careers.a-star.edu.sg
How to prepare for this application
- Sim-to-real: show a policy you moved from simulation to a robot.
- ROS: practical ROS experience is required.
- Foundation models or RL: name what you trained or fine-tuned.
- Senior level: the title allows for more experienced candidates.
About A*STAR
A*STAR is Singapore's national research agency. Its institutes include the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) with industry-grade silicon photonics and semiconductor fabs, the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), and the Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), which runs AI programmes such as IAIC.
