Research Scientist - Robotics @ Applied Intuition
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About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, the company delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. The company serves automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries. It is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices globally.
About the Role: Research Scientist - Robotics
Join our Research Team to conduct world-class research in autonomous systems, with applications in autonomous driving and general robotics. You will work with large-scale data, industry-leading simulators, and advanced tools to develop cutting-edge models at scale and contribute to research publications for top conferences.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research on robotic foundation models, reinforcement learning, and whole-body control.
- Collaborate with Research Scientists, interns, and engineering teams.
- Deploy research improvements that immediately benefit customers.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess a strong research record in AI and robotics with publications in top-tier conferences or journals. A MSc or PhD in machine learning, computer vision, or related fields is required. Passion for robotics, autonomous systems, and scalable technology is essential.
Nice to Have
- Experience in reinforcement learning, multi-modal foundation models, motion capture, teleoperation, robotic hardware, or data collection.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, vision, retirement plans, wellness stipends, and paid time off. Base salary range for this role is $158,000 - $304,000 USD annually.
Work Environment
This is primarily an in-office role at the Applied Intuition office with flexibility for occasional remote work.
Key skills/competency
- Robotics
- Autonomy
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
- Reinforcement Learning
- Research
- Simulation
- Data Analysis
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Applied Intuition
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Applied Intuition's culture: Understand their mission and global impact.
- Customize your resume: Highlight robotics and AI research accomplishments.
- Prepare publications list: Emphasize top-tier conference works.
- Practice technical interviews: Brush up on robotics and machine learning topics.