Embodied AI Engineer

LG Electronics is hiring an Embodied AI Engineer (New York, NY hybrid) to help translate embodied AI research into deployable generalist robot intelligence across next-generation home robot platforms.

Responsibilities

• Implement, debug, and optimize model architectures including VLA, diffusion/flow-matching policies, and world models to move from prototype to reliable, reproducible systems
• Build and maintain scalable training and evaluation infrastructure for Robot Foundation Models and on-robot deployment stacks
• Architect and operate large-scale data pipelines that combine simulation, generative AI, teleoperation, and real-world data collection to support model training
• Work directly with robot hardware to bring up new platforms, debug real-world failures, and close the loop between simulation and deployment
• Collaborate with global research teams and hardware partners to integrate embodied AI systems into LG’s consumer ecosystem and contribute engineering input to technical roadmaps

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry and/or research experience, or Master’s degree and 3+ years of relevant industry and/or research experience
• Experience in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong software engineering proficiency in Python or C++, including experience working across the full stack from data pipelines to deployed models
• Hands-on experience with one or more of:
  • Training and deploying Robot Foundation Models (e.g., VLA, diffusion/flow-matching policies for manipulation or locomotion)
• Hands-on experience with one or more of:
  • Building data pipelines for robot learning (simulation, teleoperation, generative data augmentation)
• Hands-on experience with one or more of:
  • Developing and maintaining robot system infrastructure for robot manipulators or mobile robots
  • RGB/Depth cameras
  • FT/tactile sensors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work closely with research scientists and translate ideas into shipped systems

Technologies

• Python, C++
• VLA
• diffusion/flow-matching policies
• world models
• Robot Foundation Models
• RGB/Depth cameras
• FT/tactile sensors
• teleoperation, simulation
• generative AI

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for you and eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options
• Generous Paid Time Off program including company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role)
• Confidential mental health resources for you and loved ones, plus personal fitness goal incentives
• Family oriented benefits including paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance
• Eligible for relevant benefit programs through partner agencies (Temporary/Contractors)

About the Team

• LG’s Emerging Technology Lab (ETL) is the catalyst for technological innovation within LG’s CTO organization
• Located in Silicon Valley and New Jersey
• Drives excellence across CTO organizations and business units by pioneering in select emerging technology areas
• As a Center of Excellence (CoE), defines and shapes key technology domains and sets strategic directions to foster impactful internal and external partnerships

Compensation

• USD 150,000 - 210,000 per year
• Compensation range depends on experience and location

Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with robot learning research literature (world models, spatial intelligence, learning from demonstration) to collaborate closely on architecture decisions
• Contributions to open-source robotics or ML infrastructure tooling

Applicants needing assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact the team by phone at: 973-477: The email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.