Research Scientist – World‑Action Foundation Model & Robotics

About the role

Applied Intuition is seeking passionate research scientists to advance its World‑Action Foundation Model for robotics and autonomous systems. The role focuses on pre‑training models that integrate vision, physics, and other world modalities to enable next‑generation physical AI.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct research on large‑scale pre‑training of world‑action models.
• Process and leverage millions of miles of sensor data from autonomous fleets.
• Deploy research outcomes to self‑driving vehicles, autonomous construction machines, humanoid robots, and dexterous robotic hands.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts and contribute to industry best practices.
• Publish findings and present results to internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Strong background in machine learning, computer vision, robotics, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish in top conferences or journals.
• Experience with large‑scale data processing and model training.
• Willingness to work on‑site in Sunnyvale with occasional remote flexibility.

Required skills

What we offer

• Access to industry‑leading tools, massive real‑world datasets, and cutting‑edge infrastructure.
• Opportunity to see research directly deployed in autonomous vehicles and robots.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced environment with top experts from academia and industry.
• Flexible work schedule with primary on‑site presence.