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Research Engineer - Robotics

Vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines, delivering toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks.
$158,000 - $304,000
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Robotics · Automotive

Job Description

Applied Intuition is a leading vehicle intelligence company that's revolutionizing the development of safe, AI-driven machines. As a Research Engineer on their Robotics team, you'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge research in autonomous systems, working with state-of-the-art robotics technology and vast amounts of data. The role offers a unique blend of academic research and practical implementation, where your work directly impacts real-world applications. You'll conduct research on advanced topics like robotic foundation models, reinforcement learning, and vision-language-action models, while collaborating with top researchers and contributing to high-impact publications. The position offers competitive compensation ($158,000-$304,000) and comprehensive benefits, including 401k matching and health coverage. Based in Mountain View, CA, you'll work in an innovative environment that values both research excellence and practical implementation, making direct contributions to the future of autonomous systems and robotics technology. The company's impressive client base, including 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major defense programs, provides an opportunity to see your research applied at scale across multiple industries.

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Responsibilities For Research Engineer - Robotics

  • Conduct research on robotic foundation model and vision-language-action model, reinforcement learning and real-to-sim-to-real
  • Work on applications for dexterous manipulation, grasping, and whole-body control
  • Collaborate with Research Scientists on high-quality research publications
  • Set up hardware and software for various robots and data collection equipment

Requirements For Research Engineer - Robotics

Python
  • Hands-on experience with hardware and software for various robots
  • Experience with data collection equipment and teleoperation
  • Strong research skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • MSc or PhD in machine learning, computer vision, or electrical/mechanical engineering preferred
  • Research record in AI and robotics with publications preferred
  • Experience in reinforcement learning, multi-modal foundation models, or motion capture preferred

Benefits For Research Engineer - Robotics

401k
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Learning and wellness stipends
  • Paid time off