Research Scientist — Realistic Simulation Agents & RL

Waabi; Canada; On-site; CAD 158,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity awards

Health and Wellness benefits

Unlimited Vacation

Flexible hours and Work from Home support

Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals

Regularly scheduled team building activities

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada seeks a talented researcher to advance AI through simulation agents. The role involves developing complex machine learning models and collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates should possess a Masters or PhD in relevant fields and a strong background in imitation/reinforcement learning. Offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $158,000 to $269,000 USD, alongside health benefits, unlimited vacation, and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Strong background in imitation learning and/or reinforcement learning.
• Publications in top-tier conferences or journals related to machine learning or robotics.
• Proficiency with modern ML frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own and pursue a research agenda to develop realistic and controllable simulation agents.
• Collaborate with teams to define high-impact research problems and drive progress.
• Mentor junior scientists and promote a culture of scientific rigor.

Skills

Imitation learning

Reinforcement learning

Machine learning frameworks

Education

Masters/PhD in machine learning, computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Jax

Job description

A leading technology company in Canada seeks a talented researcher to advance AI through simulation agents. The role involves developing complex machine learning models and collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates should possess a Masters or PhD in relevant fields and a strong background in imitation/reinforcement learning. Offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $158,000 to $269,000 USD, alongside health benefits, unlimited vacation, and flexible work options.