Entry-Level Robotics Research Engineer: Autonomy & AI Systems

The Robot Age; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, CA is hiring new-grad research engineers for its research group focused on physical AI for autonomous systems. You will work on model development, data-driven experiments, and translating ideas into deployable robotic systems.

Ideal candidates have strong programming habits, an interest in embodied AI, and a penchant for fast-paced, applied research environments. This role emphasizes learning and collaboration with senior researchers across simulation and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Early-career research engineering ability in robotics, machine learning, or autonomy.
• Strong programming and experimentation habits.
• Interest in embodied AI and systems that interact with the physical world.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-moving applied research environment.

Responsibilities

• Build research code and experiments for autonomy and robotic systems
• Learn from senior researchers working across physical AI and self-driving
• Use simulation, fleet data, and evaluation tools to test model behavior
• Help translate research ideas into systems that can survive practical constraints

Skills

Robotics research

Machine learning

Programming

Job description

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, CA is hiring new-grad research engineers for its research group focused on physical AI for autonomous systems. You will work on model development, data-driven experiments, and translating ideas into deployable robotic systems.

Ideal candidates have strong programming habits, an interest in embodied AI, and a penchant for fast-paced, applied research environments. This role emphasizes learning and collaboration with senior researchers across simulation and autonomy.