Research Scientist - Simulation

Overview

Research Scientist - Simulation at Applied Intuition .

We are looking for a passionate Research Scientist to join the Research Team at Applied Intuition. This team conducts world-class research for autonomous systems with applications to autonomous driving and general robotics. You will have access to millions of miles of large-scale data and industry-leading simulators and tools to develop cutting-edge models at scale.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on topics including world foundation models, 3D/4D reconstruction and novel view synthesis, traffic simulation, deformable object simulation, with applications to autonomous driving and general robotics
• Work closely with other Research Scientists and interns on research publications for submission to top-tier conferences
• Collaborate with Research Engineers and engineering teams to test and deploy algorithms to our simulation tool products

Qualifications

• Strong research record in the fields of AI, autonomous systems and robotics with publications in top-tier conferences or journals in computer vision, machine learning, robotics and graphics
• MSc or PhD in machine learning, computer vision and graphics with autonomy and robotics applications or closely-related fields
• Passion for next-generation, scalable simulation and world model for autonomy and robotics in the real world
• Strong research skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following fields: world foundation model; generative model for simulation; 3D/4D reconstruction and novel view synthesis; traffic behavior simulation; physics-based simulation for soft-body objects

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range for this role is $158,000 - $304,000 USD annually, with additional compensation such as equity where applicable, plus comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, life and disability, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off). Benefits may vary by jurisdiction.

We are an in-office company with expectations for in-office work five days a week, with flexibility for occasional remote work where appropriate. Fully remote work is considered only by exception for specific roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. See the job posting for location details and compliance statements included in the posting.