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XPENG

Senior Reinforcement Learning Engineer - Robotics

Santa Clara, California, United States

Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Work
Not stated
Employment
Not stated
Level
Senior
Function
Engineering
Pay
$174.7K – $295.7K a year (read from the ad)
Posted
3 months ago

About the role

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.

Job Responsibilities

  • Research, implement, and evaluate deep-learning-based methods for legged locomotion and whole-body control problems in humanoid robots.
  • Develop and refine end-to-end robot motion controllers using reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or other advanced techniques.
  • Design, execute, and analyze experiments to evaluate RL controllers and address sim-to-real challenges.
  • Stay updated and integrate the latest advancements in academic and engineering research for humanoid robotics.

Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. Open to fresh graduates.
  • Proficiency in Python and strong software design skills.
  • 1-3+ years of experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.
  • Strong understanding of reinforcement learning and imitation learning techniques.
  • Proven experience applying algorithms such as PPO, DQN, SAC, etc., to real-world problems.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with C++ is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with the control and operation of legged robot hardware is highly preferred.

What do we provide

  • A fun, supportive and engaging environment.
  • Opportunities to make a significant impact on the future of transportation and robotics.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field.
  • Competitive compensation package & benefits.
  • Snacks, lunches, and fun activities.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $174,720 - $295,680, in addition to bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.

Source

Posted by XPENG on their own hiring page, job-boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 03:27 UTC; the original is the reference.

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