Research Engineer - Reinforcement Learning, Self-Driving

The role

Research Engineers will conduct research on reinforcement learning and its training infrastructure. They will work on topics like large-scale self-play RL and VLA post-training for autonomous driving and robotics. The role involves collaborating with scientists on publications and engineering teams to deploy end-to-end algorithms.

What you will do

• Conduct research on reinforcement learning and its training infrastructure
• Research large-scale self-play RL, VLA post-training, and large-scale closed-loop RL
• Work with Research Scientists and interns on high-quality research publications
• Collaborate with engineering teams on ADAS, data, and simulation
• Deploy end-to-end algorithms for mass production vehicles
• Deploy neural simulation/generation for tools supporting autonomy development

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following: Self-play RL and imitation learning, behavior learning; VLA post-training for autonomy or robotics; Large-scale closed-loop RL in driving simulati
• Strong engineering and research skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects
• Technical experience in Python
• Technical experience in Pytorch
• Technical experience in computer vision
• Technical experience in robotics systems
• Technical experience in distributed machine learning model training
• Masters or PhD in machine learning and computer vision with autonomy and robotics applications or closely related field
• 1+ year of experience in autonomy applications or closely related field

Nice to have

• Large-scale RL training infrastructure (Ray preferred)
• Passion for building and shipping customer-focused software frameworks or tools

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.