Principal Researcher

Principal Researcher Fujitsu - 3.6 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details 4 hours ago Qualifications Scientific publications

Doctor of Philosophy AI Python Full Job Description Job Description Principal Researcher Job Location:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Location Flexibility:

Primary Location Only Req Id:

8015

Posting Start Date:

5/8/26 At Fujitsu, we are driven by our purpose to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. We have been a pioneer in technology and innovation for over 80 years, and we are committed to using our expertise to help businesses and organizations transform for the digital age. We believe that digital transformation is essential to creating a more sustainable future. That's why we are working with our customers to develop solutions that can help them reduce their environmental impact, improve their efficiency, and create a more equitable society. We are committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals are a blueprint for a better future for all, and we believe that technology can play a vital role in achieving them. If you share our passion for making a meaningful impact on the world, we invite you to join our global family of 130,000 employees spanning more than 50 countries. We are a diverse workforce, and we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. Together, we can create a more sustainable future for all. Fujitsu Research of America (FRA) is seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher to join our Pittsburgh Research office and contribute to our research and development efforts. This pivotal role will focus on advancing foundational technologies in Physical AI for real-world applications through close collaboration with leading universities. You will focus on developing new approaches to solve complex problems in the domain of Physical AI, lead the development and implementation of these solutions through rapid prototyping and experimentation. As a key member of our team, you will also be actively involved in

Fujitsu-Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Research Center:

https://global.fujitsu/en-global/pr/news/2026/04/23-01 https://www.cs.cmu.edu/news/2026/cmu-fujitsu-physical-ai-center Job responsibilities: As an individual contributor, lead research initiatives to advance fundamental Physical AI technologies, including but not limited to robotics, computer vision, AI, and human-computer interaction(HCI), as well as their downstream applications. Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals, and present work at invited talks, conferences, and workshops Integrate technologies across the stack, from early stage in-house developed to commercially available systems, to create impactful solutions for real-world problems. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including leading university researchers, to drive innovative research forward Essential requirements: PhD in Computer Science , Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field Strong track record of publishing research in top-tier venues, such as ICRA, IROS, RSS, CoRL, NeurIPS, ICRL, ICML, AAAI, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, CHI and UIST 2+ years of industry experience in AI, robotics, or related fields, or equivalent experience through postdoctoral research or impactful projects Strong expertise in developing application-focused approaches for real-world deployment of Physical AI. Proficiency in Python and modern AI development practices Preferred requirements: Experience in interdisciplinary research collaborations Strong prototyping skills for rapid validation of ideas and systems Proficiency in C++ Familiarity with APIs and database systems Experience with ROS or other robot software and libraries Experience working with 3D tools

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