We are seeking a **Lead Applied Scientist** to spearhead the creation of sophisticated robot learning policies that enable dexterous manipulation in practical settings. You will guide the end\-to\-end process of designing, training, and deploying models that fuse multimodal perception, policy formulation, and robotic execution. Join our collaborative AI Research team to advance embodied AI and tackle industrial\-scale autonomy and simulation challenges. Apply now to become a key player in pushing the frontier of robotics. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Develop, implement, and deploy cutting\-edge robot learning frameworks and policy architectures for manipulation and autonomous task sequencing that integrate multimodal sensory inputs, perception, planning, and execution using ROS/ROS2 * Build and refine comprehensive policy training pipelines, encompassing policy inference and closed\-loop control for both simulated and real\-world applications * Direct data management strategies for demonstrations, teleoperation, simulation workflows, and evaluation systems to guarantee reliable and safe deployment of robot policies * Partner with cross\-disciplinary teams and AI infrastructure specialists to deliver scalable, production\-level robotics solutions * Keep abreast of advancements in embodied AI research, contribute to reproducible studies, and disseminate knowledge through mentorship and technical talks * Enhance PyTorch implementations by creating custom modules and optimizing for peak performance and efficient deployment **Requirements** * PhD in a relevant STEM discipline or Master’s degree with equivalent professional experience in robotics or embodied AI * Minimum 5 years of hands\-on experience designing and deploying machine learning models on robotic platforms, including integration of multimodal sensory signals and control outputs * Comprehensive understanding of contemporary AI architectures such as Transformers and diffusion models * Advanced proficiency with PyTorch, including developing custom components and performance optimization * Practical expertise with Robot Operating System (ROS/ROS2\) and integrating policies into robotic control systems * Demonstrated contributions through publications, open\-source projects, or operational deployments * Capability to manage complex projects involving interdisciplinary collaboration * Excellent analytical, problem\-solving, and communication skills with English proficiency at C2 level **Nice to have** * Experience working with 3D computer vision, including perception and affordance modeling * Familiarity with simulation environments like Isaac Sim, Mujoco, Gazebo, or PyBullet * Expertise in dexterous manipulation and executing multi\-step autonomous tasks * Awareness of visual trends and their relevance to embodied AI applications * Experience adapting foundation models for embodied control and agents following instructions **We offer** * Learning Culture \- We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally * Health Coverage \- Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family * Visual Benefit \- Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200\.000 COP for any visual health expenses * Life Insurance Plan \- We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full\-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone. * Medical Leave Coverage \- We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us * Professional Growth Opportunities \- We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally * Stock Option Purchase Plan \- As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization * Additional Income \- Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways * Community Benefit \- You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams! *Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.* EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi\-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting\-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.