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Research Engineer - Reinforcement Learning, Self-Driving

Applied Intuition· AI Research
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Sunnyvale$126k - $423kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Research Engineer role focused on reinforcement learning and training infrastructure for autonomous driving and robotics at Applied Intuition.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on reinforcement learning (RL) and its training infrastructure, including topics on large-scale self-play RL, VLA post-training, large-scale closed-loop RL based on neural simulation with applications to autonomous driving
  • Work closely with Research Scientists and interns on high-quality research publications to submit to top-tier conferences
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on ADAS, data, and simulation to deploy end-to-end algorithms for mass production vehicles, and neural simulation/generation for tools supporting autonomy development

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience in at least one of the following fields: Self-play RL and imitation learning, behavior learning; VLA post-training for autonomy or robotics; Large-scale closed-loop RL in driving simulation; Large-scale RL training infrastructure (Ray preferred)
  • Passion for next-generation, scalable autonomy and robotics for real-world systems
  • Strong engineering and 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
  • Masters or PhD in machine learning and computer vision with autonomy and robotics applications or closely related field
  • 1+ year of experience in autonomy applications or closely related field

Skills

Required:Reinforcement learningSelf-play RLLarge-scale RL infrastructurePythonPyTorchComputer vision
Nice to have:VLA post-trainingRobotics systems

Benefits

  • base salary, equity, and benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401k 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.

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