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Research Scientist Jobs in the United States

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Applied Scientist III — Robotics & Physical AI

Seattle, United States

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Path PlanningSim-to-real transferVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningTensorFlowC++JavaPython

Applied Scientist, Safe RL, Robotics, SAF Lab

Pasadena, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

Model Predictive ControlSoftware EngineeringIndustrial CommunicationVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Reinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferJAXPyTorchPythonMuJoCo

Senior Applied Scientist, Safe Locomotion

Pasadena, United States

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Model Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferJAXPyTorchPythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac SimPyBullet

Applied Scientist, Amazon Robotics, Compass Team

Pasadena, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

Functional SafetyGenerative AI / LLMsSim-to-real transferImitation LearningReinforcement LearningC++PythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Applied Scientist, Safe Control

Pasadena, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsFunctional SafetyComputer VisionMachine LearningC++Python

Member of Technical Staff, Frontier AI & Robotics

Seattle / San Francisco

$150k-300k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipPerceptionSim-to-real transferVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++JavaPython

Applied Scientist, Amazon Robotics - Vulcan

Seattle, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

Sim-to-real transferMotion ControlPath PlanningReinforcement LearningC++JavaPython

Sr. Applied Scientist

Boston, United States

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsMachine LearningNumPyscikit-learnTensorFlowC++JavaPython

Human-Robot Interaction Applied Scientist

New York, United States

$184k-249k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsPerceptionGenerative AI / LLMsImitation LearningReinforcement LearningJAXPyTorch

Member of Technical Staff - Science, Frontier AI & Robotics

San Francisco, United States

Full-time

Computer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsIndustrial RoboticsSim-to-real transferMachine LearningJAXPyTorchC++JavaPython

Senior Applied Scientist, Robotics - Vulcan Stow

Remote (null)

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipPath PlanningSim-to-real transferFunctional SafetyMotion ControlC++JavaPythonGazeboMuJoCo

Applied Scientist

Sunnyvale, United States

$172k-222k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningComputer VisionMachine LearningC++JavaPython

Member Of Technical Staff - Low-Level Controls & Hardware

San Francisco, United States

$150k-300k/year

Full-time

Computer VisionSim-to-real transferSensor FusionHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Machine LearningMotion ControlJAXPyTorchC++Java

Principal Applied Scientist, Robotics

North Reading, United States

$199k-269k/year

Full-time

MentorshipGenerative AI / LLMsMachine LearningSensor FusionImitation LearningModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningIsaac LabMuJoCo

Applied Scientist II, Industrial Robotics

North Reading, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferSimulation & Digital TwinsC++JavaPythonIsaac LabMuJoCo

Sr. Applied Scientist, Structured Field Coordinated Planning & Control

North Reading / Westboro

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

MentorshipDevOps & CloudMachine LearningPath PlanningC++JavaPython

Senior Applied Scientist, Industrial Robotics

North Reading, United States

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Software EngineeringVerification & ValidationJavaC++PythonCUDAIsaac Lab

Market Insight for Research Scientist Jobs in the United States

Based on data from 422 job postings • Updated

Salary Distribution

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$129k

$180k/yr

$209k

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Based on 305 salary data points. Normalized to annual USD. Excludes top 5% of outliers. Top positions at premium companies can reach $465k+. See our comprehensive salaries guide for more insights.

Top Companies Hiring

In-Demand Skills

Python Machine Learning C++PyTorch Reinforcement Learning Computer Vision Simulation & Digital Twins Generative AI / LLMs Artificial Intelligence Mentorship

Leading Industries

Robotics Software & AI Research & Academia Transportation & Autonomous Vehicles Aerospace & Defense

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