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Tech Lead — XPENG Robotics Xplore Lab
XPeng · Santa Clara, CA · Posted 45 days ago
Define and execute technical roadmaps for cutting-edge robotics research, leading an interdisciplinary team to incubate capabilities for next-generation autonomous systems.
XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.
XPENG Robotics Xplore Lab is a frontier research and technology incubation platform advancing new capabilities and opportunities for next-generation robotics. Our exploration includes areas such as physical agents, dexterous manipulation, and whole-body intelligence—without being limited to them.
We’re seeking hands-on Tech Leads to own a research direction, from technical vision and roadmap to prototypes and real-world validation.
Responsibilities：
- Lead a small, interdisciplinary team on high-impact robotics research.
- Define and execute technical roadmaps, experiments, and evaluation standards.
- Drive work across AI algorithms, simulation, robot systems, and real-world testing.
- Incubate promising technologies into future robotics capabilities.
Job Requirements:
- Deep expertise in a relevant robotics, AI, or intelligent-systems domain.
- Strong record in robotics research or engineering.
- Experience leading technical projects or mentoring teams.
- Comfortable working hands-on in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
What do we provide:
• A fun, supportive and engaging environment
• Infrastructures and computational resources to support your ML model development/research.
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field.
• Opportunity to make significant impact on transportation revolution by the means of advancing autonomous driving
• Competitive compensation package
• Snacks, lunches, dinners, and fun activities
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