Research Engineer – 3D Vision and Generation for Self‑Driving

About the role

Applied Intuition is seeking a passionate Research Engineer to advance 3D vision and generation technologies for autonomous driving and robotics. You will work within a world‑class research group that delivers cutting‑edge physical AI solutions to automotive, defense, and industrial customers.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct original research on 3D vision topics such as 3D foundation models, multi‑modal pre‑training, Gaussian splatting, and world foundation models.
• Develop and evaluate algorithms on large‑scale datasets collected from millions of miles of vehicle operation.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate research outcomes into production autonomous‑driving and robotic systems.
• Publish findings at top conferences and contribute to the group’s best‑paper track record.
• Mentor junior researchers and share best practices across the organization.

Required profile

• Strong academic background (PhD or equivalent) in computer vision, robotics, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high‑impact research and publish in premier venues.
• Experience working with large‑scale data and deploying research prototypes in real‑world systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team.

Required skills

• 3D vision
• 3D foundation models
• Multi‑modal pre‑training
• Gaussian splatting
• World foundation models

What we offer

• Competitive full‑time permanent contract.
• On‑site work environment in Sunnyvale with occasional remote flexibility.
• Access to industry‑leading tools, massive datasets, and fast‑track deployment of research into products.
• Opportunity to impact autonomous driving, robotics, and physical AI across multiple industries.