Overland AI, a Seattle-based company founded in 2022, is revolutionizing land operations for modern defense through advanced robotics and machine learning. With $42M in funding and partnerships with DARPA, U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command, they're developing the OverDrive autonomy stack for GPS-free off-road vehicle navigation and OverWatch C2 interface for mission coordination.
They're seeking machine learning experts to advance off-road autonomy technology. The role involves designing and implementing ML algorithms for perception, state estimation, and behavior planning. Candidates should have advanced degrees or equivalent experience, with expertise in ML topics like sequential prediction, transformers, or reinforcement learning.
The position offers competitive compensation ($120K-$300K), equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company values technical excellence, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and practical implementation of cutting-edge research. This is an opportunity to work on challenging problems in autonomous systems while contributing to national security, with flexibility for remote work during Pacific Time Zone hours.
The ideal candidate will combine strong theoretical foundations with practical implementation skills, thriving in a small-team environment where they can take ownership of complex technical challenges. The role requires the ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance, reflecting the important nature of the work.