Research Scientist Jobs in the United States
39 jobs found
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Applied Scientist III — Robotics & Physical AI
$167k-226k/year
Full-time
Path PlanningSim-to-real transferVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)Imitation LearningReinforcement LearningTensorFlowC++JavaPython
Applied Scientist
$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
$177k-225k/year
Full-time
Sensor FusionModel Predictive ControlSim-to-real transferReinforcement LearningPyTorchC++PythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim
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
Senior Applied Scientist, Safe Locomotion
$167k-226k/year
Full-time
Model Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningSim-to-real transferJAXPyTorchPythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac SimPyBullet
Research Intern - World-Action Foundation Model, Robotics
Internship
Simulation & Digital TwinsComputer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMachine Learning
Research Intern - Robotic Hardware, Simulation and Data
Internship
Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningReinforcement LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsSLAM
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)
Applied Scientist, Amazon Robotics - Vulcan
$143k-193k/year
Full-time
Sim-to-real transferMotion ControlPath PlanningReinforcement LearningC++JavaPython
Member of Technical Staff - Science, Frontier AI & Robotics
Full-time
Computer VisionGenerative AI / LLMsIndustrial RoboticsSim-to-real transferMachine LearningJAXPyTorchC++JavaPython
Senior Applied Scientist, Robotics - Vulcan Stow
$167k-226k/year
Full-time
Technical LeadershipPath PlanningSim-to-real transferFunctional SafetyMotion ControlC++JavaPythonGazeboMuJoCo
Member Of Technical Staff - Low-Level Controls & Hardware
$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
$176k-304k/year
Full-time
Machine LearningSimulation & Digital TwinsFinite Element Analysis (FEA)PythonAnsys
Young Investigator, Robotics
$160k/year
Contract
Computer VisionIndustrial RoboticsMachine LearningSim-to-real transfer
Research Scientist, Reinforcement Learning - Atlas
$175k-230k/year
Full-time
Reinforcement LearningPyTorchTensorFlowC++PythonMuJoCoNVIDIA Isaac Sim
Principal Applied Scientist, Robotics
$199k-269k/year
Full-time
MentorshipGenerative AI / LLMsMachine LearningSensor FusionImitation LearningModel Predictive ControlReinforcement LearningIsaac LabMuJoCo
Research Scientist, Generative AI for Physical AI
$168k-265k/year
Full-time
Simulation & Digital TwinsGenerative AI / LLMsReinforcement LearningVision-Language Models (VLM/VLA)PyTorch
Market Insight for Research Scientist Jobs in the United States
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