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Research Scientist Jobs in the United States

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Research Scientist - Robot Perception

Elgin Township, United States

$86k-140k/year

Full-time

Industrial RoboticsComputer VisionMachine LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)CC++Python

Staff Research Scientist - VLM / VLA

General Motors ·

Mountain View (Hybrid)

$219k-335k/year

Full-time

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipADASVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PythonLiDARRadar

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

Research Scientist - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models

Sunnyvale, United States

$165k-185k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)ADASComputer VisionPath PlanningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Member of Technical Staff - Science, Frontier AI & Robotics

San Francisco, United States

Full-time

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

Robotics Researcher

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory ·

Laurel, United States

$85k-195k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonRobot Operating System (ROS)

Research Scientist - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models

Sunnyvale, United States

$165k-185k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsMachine LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Computer VisionPath PlanningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Senior Research Scientist - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models

Sunnyvale, United States

$185k-215k/year

Full-time

Autonomous SystemsVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)ADASComputer VisionPath PlanningReinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

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

Research Scientist I/II, Multiscale & Multiphysics Simulations

Lila Sciences ·

Cambridge, United States

$176k-304k/year

Full-time

Machine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsFinite Element Analysis (FEA)PythonAnsys

Research Scientist, Reinforcement Learning - Atlas

Boston Dynamics ·

Waltham, United States

$175k-230k/year

Full-time

Reinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim

Research Scientist, Robotics Systems

Redmond, United States

$154k-217k/year

Full-time

Technical LeadershipCNC / G-CodeFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Machine LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)C++PythonSiemens NXSolidWorksRobot Operating System (ROS)

Applied Scientist II, Industrial Robotics

North Reading, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

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

Senior AI Research Scientist - Time-Series Foundational Models

Sunnyvale, United States

$165k-195k/year

Full-time

MentorshipSensor FusionPyTorchPythonGitLiDARRadar

Sr. Applied Scientist, Structured Field Coordinated Planning & Control

North Reading / Westboro

$167k-226k/year

Full-time

MentorshipDevOps & CloudMachine LearningPath PlanningC++JavaPython

Software Design Engineering Scientist

University of Texas at Austin ·

Austin, United States

$104k-174k/year

Full-time

Software EngineeringCC#C++JavaJavaScriptPythonSQLAWSGit

Market Insight for Research Scientist Jobs in the United States

Based on data from 422 job postings • Updated

Salary Distribution

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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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