Research Engineer - Robot Learning

• Support the team robotic and data collection hardware set up, and design the mechatronic system for customized demands

• Construct robotic simulation environments at scale and use it for RL training

• Process human data for robotic use cases

• Work closely with Research Scientists and interns on high-quality research publications to submit to top-tier conferences

• Collaborate with our engineering teams on ADAS, data, and simulation to deploy end-to-end algorithms for mass production vehicles, and neural simulation/generation for tools supporting autonomy development

• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following fields
• World-action foundation model, video/Gaussian generation, diffusion policy, multi-modal robot learning

• VLA post-training, reinforcement learning

• Physics-aware reconstruction, deformable simulation

• Passion for next-generation, scalable autonomy and robotics for real-world systems

• Strong engineering and research skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects

• Technical experience in: Python, Pytorch, computer vision, robotics systems, and distributed machine learning model training

• Masters or PhD in machine learning and computer vision with autonomy and robotics applications or closely related field

• 1+ year of experience in autonomy and robotics applications or closely related field

• Passion for building and shipping customer-focused software frameworks or tools

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.