Research Scientist - Reinforcement Learning, Robotics
Applied Intuition · Sunnyvale
Roboticsonsite$126k–$423k
At a glance
Highlights
- Conduct large-scale closed-loop RL and VLA post-training for dexterous manipulation.
- Deploy research into self-driving cars, trucks, mining machines and humanoids.
- Access millions of miles of fleet data with industry-leading tools and infra.
Ideal candidate
Passionate RL researcher excited by real-world physical AI, eager to publish top-tier work and see it deployed on robots and autonomous vehicles in a fast-paced, customer-focused culture.
Requirements
- Strong research record in RL and VLA post-training for robotics with top-tier publications
- MSc or PhD in machine learning, computer vision, or closely related field
- 1+ year of research experience in autonomy, self-driving, robotics, or related field
- remote policy
- In-office 5 days a week with occasional flexibility for remote work
Lab profile
About Applied Intuition
Builds simulation, vehicle OS, and autonomy infrastructure for automotive, defense, and heavy industries.
What they build
- Autonomy software stacks
- Vehicle operating systems
- Simulation and validation tooling
Known for
- Trusted by 18 of top 20 global automakers
- Expertise across automotive, defense, trucking, mining and agriculture
- Full-stack coverage from tooling to OS to autonomy
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Silicon Valley
- Valued at $15 billion
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