Research Scientist

Horizon Robotics; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid Holidays, Sick Days, and Personal Time Off

Sponsorship for H-1B visas and green card petitions

Job summary

A leading tech company in Cupertino is seeking a Research Scientist to work on solving AGI challenges through innovative machine learning research. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or be close to completion, bring a track record of implementing new AI ideas, and possess strong mathematical modeling skills. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $300,000/year, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• PhD (or close to completion) in computer science, machine learning, robotics, or related field.
• Strong ability in mathematically modeling real world problems.
• Passion in artificial general intelligence and willingness to do challenging deep research.

Responsibilities

• Propose and formulate research problems towards solving AGI.
• Design, implement and evaluate algorithms, models and prototypes of AI systems.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve research goals.

Skills

machine learning

Robotics

Reinforcement learning

natural language processing

computer vision

large language models

Education

PhD degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Overview

HORIZON ROBOTICS: Make human life safer and better

About Horizon Robotics: Horizon Robotics (HKEX: 9660) is a leading provider of Smart Driving solutions for passenger vehicles, empowered by our proprietary software and hardware technologies. Our solutions combine cutting-edge algorithms, purpose-built software and processing hardware, providing the core technologies for smart driving that enhance the safety and experience of drivers and passengers. Horizon Robotics is key enabler for the smart vehicle transformation and commercialization with our integrated solutions deployed at scale.

The Silicon Valley Research Lab focuses on developing novel algorithms and technologies to allow machines to learn new knowledge and skills as efficiently as humans. We are looking for someone with expertise in and enthusiasm for machine learning research, especially in Robotics, Embodied AI, Reinforcement learning (RL), etc.

As a Research Scientist in the team, you will conduct research within a specialized focus area and collaborate with internal and external world-class researchers and applied engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Propose and formulate research problems towards solving AGI
• Design, implement and evaluate algorithms, models and prototypes of AI systems
• Collaborate with team members to achieve research goals
• Report and present research findings internally and externally (such as in top tier academic journals and/or conferences)

Qualifications

• PhD degree (or close to completion) in computer science, machine learning, robotics, or related field, with a broad knowledge of machine learning approaches and theory
• Track record of coming up with and implementing new ideas in AI
• Strong ability in mathematically modeling real world problems
• Strong ability in implementing algorithms and systems
• Hunger for learning new things
• Passion in artificial general intelligence and willingness to do challenging deep research
• Experience in one or more fields of artificial intelligence such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, robotics, large language models, etc.
• Applicants must be able to obtain work authorization in the U.S. at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Role Details

• This is a hybrid role with the expectation of working at least 3 days per week in our Cupertino office

Compensation and Benefits

• The base pay range for this full-time Research Scientist position is between $150,000 and $300,000/year plus equity incentive, depending on your experience, qualifications, education, skills and other related factors
• This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, Paid Holidays, Sick Days and Personal Time Off. We also sponsor H-1B visas and green card petitions

$150,000 - $300,000 a year

Your compensation will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

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