Research Scientist - Reinforcement Learning, Robotics
Applied Intuition· AI Research
Sunnyvale$126k - $423kFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Research Scientist role focusing on reinforcement learning and robotics with emphasis on end-to-end autonomous driving and robotic generalist applications. Collaborate with researchers and engineers to publish and deploy RL methods in autonomy products. In-office role based in Sunnyvale with potential for flexible arrangements.
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
- MSc or PhD in machine learning and computer vision with autonomy and robotics applications or closely-related fields
- 1+ year of research experience in autonomy, self-driving, robotics, or related field
- Strong research record in RL and VLA post-training for robotics and autonomous systems with publications in top-tier conferences or journals in CV, ML, and robotics
- Passion for next-generation, scalable autonomy and robotics for real-world systems
- Strong research skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Technical experience in Python, PyTorch, computer vision, robotics systems, and distributed ML model training
Skills
Required:Reinforcement LearningPythonPyTorchComputer Vision
Nice to have:VLA post-training
Benefits
- comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- learning and wellness stipends
- paid time off
Last updated Sep 27, 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.
AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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