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Research Scientist Jobs in the United States

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Senior Scientist, Computer Vision & Robotics

Charles River Analytics ·

Cambridge (Hybrid)

$170k-220k/year

Full-time

MentorshipAutonomous SystemsComputer VisionOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonCUDADocker

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

Robotics and AI Institute ·

Cambridge, United States

$128k-238k/year

Full-time

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Imitation LearningMotion ControlPath PlanningPerceptionReinforcement LearningSensor FusionC++PythonAGV / AMR

Reinforcement Learning & Controls Research Scientist - Spot Behavior

Boston Dynamics ·

Waltham, United States

$177k-225k/year

Full-time

Sensor FusionModel Predictive ControlSim-to-real transferReinforcement LearningPyTorchC++PythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim

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

Research Scientist in AI/ML for Dynamics and Control

East Hartford (Hybrid)

$87k-165k/year

Full-time

Generative AI / LLMsHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Model Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferVerification & ValidationPyTorchTensorFlowC++Python

Applied Scientist, Safe Control

Pasadena, United States

$143k-193k/year

Full-time

Embedded SystemsFunctional SafetyComputer VisionMachine LearningC++Python

Senior Scientist

Skyline Scientific Inc ·

Dayton, United States

Full-time

MentorshipC++PythonMATLAB

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

Senior Research Scientist - Robotics AI

Sunnyvale, United States

$185k-215k/year

Full-time

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

Research Scientist - Robot Perception

Elgin Township, United States

$86k-140k/year

Full-time

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

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

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

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.

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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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