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Senior AI Researcher

3 hours, 57 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
AI Research Scientist
Software Development
Machine Learning Python PyTorch Reinforcement Learning TensorFlow
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Scout Ai

Scout Ai

Scout AI provides AI-powered solutions for data analysis and business intelligence, empowering businesses to make informed decisions and optimize operations.

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Description

  • Conduct original research in embodied AI, including reinforcement learning, imitation learning, memory, reward modeling, vision-language modeling, and world modeling.
  • Build, test, and benchmark large-scale models for perception, decision-making, and control in simulated and physical environments.
  • Investigate transfer learning and continual learning across diverse robotic domains.
  • Collaborate with engineering, robotics, and field teams to integrate research into operational systems.
  • Lead research strategy and roadmap across autonomy and machine learning priorities.
  • Support field tests and data collection campaigns to evaluate system performance in realistic environments.
  • Translate foundational research into scalable, robust models that can operate in unstructured, contested environments.

Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related field plus 4+ years of applied research experience, or 8+ years of equivalent industry research experience without a PhD.
  • Strong publication record in top-tier venues.
  • Deep expertise in one or more of: reinforcement learning, imitation learning, vision-language models, sim-to-real, world modeling, or agentic AI.
  • Hands-on experience building and evaluating models for embodied agents or autonomous systems.
  • Proficiency in Python and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
  • Experience working with large-scale datasets and high-dimensional sensor inputs.
  • Demonstrated ability to take ideas from research concept to deployed prototype.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
  • May be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Passion for the defense of the United States and its allies.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including base salary and bonus.
  • Meaningful equity.
  • US salary range: $200,000–$400,000 base pay.
  • Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution.
  • Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar.
  • Unlimited AI tokens.
  • Catered lunch daily and a fully stocked kitchen.
  • EV charging.
  • Relocation assistance, depending on role eligibility.

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