Research Scientist - Reinforcement Learning, Robotics
Applied Intuition· Research
Hybrid (Sunnyvale, CA)$126k - $423kfull-timePosted 10mo ago
About the role
Research Scientist role focused on reinforcement learning and robotics within Applied Intuition’s Research Group, contributing to end-to-end autonomous driving and robotic generalist applications. Emphasis on large-scale closed-loop RL, post-training for robotics, collaboration with engineers, and publishing to top conferences.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on reinforcement learning (RL) related topics including large-scale closed-loop RL and VLA post-training with applications to robotics with emphasis on dexterous manipulation
- Diving into fundamental and relevant topics on RL with broader applications
- 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 autonomy and robotics products
Qualifications
- Strong research record in RL and VLA post-training for robotics and autonomous systems, with publications in top-tier conferences or journals in computer vision, machine learning, and robotics
- MSc or PhD in machine learning and computer vision with autonomy and robotics applications or closely-related fields
- Passion for next-generation, scalable autonomy and robotics for real-world systems
- Strong research skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects
- Technical experience in: Python, Pytorch, computer vision, robotics systems, and distributed machine learning model training
Skills
Required:Reinforcement learningVLA post-trainingPythonPyTorchcomputer vision
Nice to have:dexterous manipulation
Benefits
- base salary, equity, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- learning and wellness stipends
- paid time off
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Applied Intuition
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Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.
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