Research Scientist Jobs in the United States
46 jobs found
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist
$99k-150k/year
Full-time
Machine LearningGenerative AI / LLMsC++Python
Staff Researcher, Robot Intelligence
$179k-246k/year
Full-time
Technical LeadershipComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PyTorchTensorFlowC++CUDA
Senior Researcher, Robot Intelligence
$159k-218k/year
Full-time
Technical LeadershipComputer VisionImitation LearningReinforcement LearningSLAMVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PyTorchTensorFlowCC++
Staff Researcher – Machine Learning for Robotics
Full-time
Technical LeadershipMentorshipGenerative AI / LLMsSim-to-real transferImitation LearningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python
Principal Research Scientist
$213k-300k/year
Full-time
Technical LeadershipVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Imitation LearningModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSensor FusionSim-to-real transferJAXPyTorchC++
Senior Research Scientist - Robotics AI
$185k-215k/year
Full-time
Autonomous SystemsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsPath PlanningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python
Research Scientist - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models
$165k-185k/year
Full-time
Autonomous SystemsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)ADASComputer VisionPath PlanningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python
AI Research Scientist, SysML
$154k-217k/year
Full-time
Computer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsMachine LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python
Applied Scientist III — Robotics & Physical AI
$167k-226k/year
Full-time
Path PlanningSim-to-real transferVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningTensorFlowC++JavaPython
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Robotics Institute
Contract
Machine LearningPath PlanningPerceptionVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)
Applied Scientist, Safe RL, Robotics, SAF Lab
$143k-193k/year
Full-time
Model Predictive ControlSoftware EngineeringIndustrial CommunicationVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Reinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferJAXPyTorchPythonMuJoCo
Research Intern - Reinforcement Learning, Robotics
Internship
Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsReinforcement LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)
Applied Scientist, Amazon Robotics, Compass Team
$143k-193k/year
Full-time
Functional SafetyGenerative AI / LLMsSim-to-real transferImitation LearningReinforcement LearningC++PythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim
Research Scientist in AI/ML for Dynamics and Control
$87k-165k/year
Full-time
Generative AI / LLMsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Model Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferVerification & ValidationPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python
Member of Technical Staff, Frontier AI & Robotics
$150k-300k/year
Full-time
MentorshipTechnical LeadershipPerceptionSim-to-real transferVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++JavaPython
Postdoctoral Fellowship - Robotics and AI
$100k-125k/year
Contract
Generative AI / LLMsImitation LearningNavigation & MappingPerceptionReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferPythonRobot Operating System (ROS)
Senior Research Scientist - Robotics AI
$185k-215k/year
Full-time
Autonomous SystemsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)ADASComputer VisionPath PlanningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python
Research Scientist - Robot Perception
$86k-140k/year
Full-time
Industrial RoboticsComputer VisionMachine LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)CC++Python
Staff Research Scientist - VLM / VLA
$219k-335k/year
Full-time
MentorshipTechnical LeadershipADASVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PythonLiDARRadar
Research Assistant - Robotics Institute
Temporary - Part-time
OSHAMentorshipGenerative AI / LLMsComputer VisionMachine LearningSoftware Engineering
Market Insight for Research Scientist Jobs in the United States
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