Research Scientist - Machine Learning
Leads research in machine learning, robotics, and AI for autonomous systems, including perception, modeling, and inference. Requires PhD in related field, real-world data experience, and publications in top conferences.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Leading research contributing to the development of humanistic AI for autonomous systems
- Conducting research in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Perception, Modeling, Simulation, Applied Mathematics, Probabilistic Modeling and Inference or related areas
- Collaborating with engineering and business teams to develop novel solutions to real-world problems
- Designing experiments and metrics for benchmarking results
- Publishing research in top-tier conferences and journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field
- Passionate about self-driving vehicles and real-world robotics solutions
- Experience collecting, processing, and analyzing real-world data
- Strong presentation and communication skills
Recommended
- Publication record in top-tier conferences in Robotics and related fields
- Programming experience, ideally with Python and/or C++
- Robotics experience
Skills
Machine Learning, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Python, C++, Probabilistic Modeling, Perception, Simulation, Applied Mathematics, Statistics
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