Research Engineer - Robotics

Overview

We are looking for a passionate Research Engineer 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. In addition to your research contributions, you will contribute to and learn from best practices in the autonomy and robotics industry within our fast-paced and customer-focused culture. Improvements deployed to our system immediately help our customers with their programs and deliver value to our business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on topics including: robotic foundation model and vision-language-action model, reinforcement learning and real-to-sim-to-real, with applications to dexterous manipulation and grasping, and whole-body control
• Work closely with Research Scientists and interns on high-quality research publications to submit to top-tier conferences
• Set up the hardware and software of various robots (including hands, arms and humanoids) and data collection equipment, in collaboration with Research Scientists and interns

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience for hardware and software for various robots, data collection equipment and teleoperation
• Passion for robotic generalist and humanoid with next-generation, scalable technology in the real world
• Strong research skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects

Nice to have

• MSc or PhD in machine learning, computer vision, or electrical/mechanical engineering with robotics and autonomy applications or closely-related fields
• Strong research record in the fields of AI and robotics with publications in top-tier conferences or journals in the fields of computer vision, machine learning, and robotics
• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following fields: reinforcement learning, multi-modal foundation models, human and object motion capture, motion retargeting

Compensation

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. The base salary range shown is $158,000 - $304,000 USD annually and may be influenced by experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Equality and Compliance

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. They will abide by applicable laws and regulations related to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. These regulations prohibit discrimination and require that covered contractors take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without regard to protected characteristics. For details, see the job posting.