# Research Scientist - 3D Vision and Generation, Self-Driving

**Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/applied-intuition)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** AI Research
**Salary:** $126k – $423k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Python, PyTorch, Computer Vision, 3D Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, Gaussian Splatting, Foundation Models, Multi-Modal Models, Distributed Training
**Posted:** 2026-04-21

> Conducts cutting-edge research in 3D vision, reconstruction, and generation for autonomous driving and robotics, publishes at top conferences, and deploys algorithms to production systems. Requires MSc/PhD in ML/CV, strong publication record, and expertise in Python, PyTorch, CV, and robotics.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Conduct research on 3D vision related topics including 3D/world-action foundation model, multi-modal pretraining, feed-forward Gaussian splatting, world foundation model with applications to autonomous driving, and fundamental topics on 3D vision and generation.
- Work closely with other Research Scientists and interns on research publications for submission to top-tier conferences.
- Collaborate with Research Engineers and engineering teams to test and deploy algorithms to autonomy and simulation products.

## Requirements
- Strong research record in 3D vision, reconstruction and generation for autonomous systems and robotics, with publications in top-tier conferences or journals in computer vision, machine learning, and robotics.
- MSc or PhD in machine learning and computer vision with autonomy and robotics applications or closely-related fields.
- Passion for next-generation, scalable autonomy and robotics for real-world systems.
- Strong research skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Technical experience in: **Python**, **PyTorch**, computer vision, robotics systems, and distributed machine learning model training.

## Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience in at least one of: 3D foundation model and pretraining, multi-modal foundation model, feed-forward Gaussian splatting and reconstruction, world foundation model and generation, 3D/multi-view end-to-end models for autonomous driving or robotics.

## Compensation
- Base salary range: **$126,000 - $423,000 USD** annually, plus equity and benefits.

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