Human-AI Interaction Research Scientist - Equity Eligible

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 264,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a passionate AI research professional to join their Human Performance and Experience team. You'll work on advancing AI in gaming and robotics, contributing to innovative research and prototypes. The ideal applicant will hold a Ph.D. and have a strong background in programming including Python, Rust, or C++. This role offers a competitive salary range of $168,000 to $264,500 based on experience and location, along with equity and excellent benefits. Applications accepted until January 25, 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent research experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cognitive Science or related field.
• Excellent track record of publications in top-tier conferences.
• Experience with studying human behaviors in gaming, driving, or interacting with robots.
• Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, Rust, and C++.
• Experience with AI model training and evaluation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Propose and test innovative research ideas.
• Publish at top conferences and patent inventions.
• Collaborate with research team members and mentor interns.
• Create interactive demonstrations of research ideas.
• Participate in technology transfer with engineers.

Skills

Python

Rust

C++

AI model training

Machine learning

Studying human behaviors

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

PyTorch

Job description

A leading technology company is seeking a passionate AI research professional to join their Human Performance and Experience team. You'll work on advancing AI in gaming and robotics, contributing to innovative research and prototypes. The ideal applicant will hold a Ph.D. and have a strong background in programming including Python, Rust, or C++. This role offers a competitive salary range of $168,000 to $264,500 based on experience and location, along with equity and excellent benefits. Applications accepted until January 25, 2026.