Research Scientist - Physical AI & Embodied Systems

Hedra, Inc

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
401k (no match)
Healthcare (Silver PPO Medical, Vision, Dental)
Lunch and snacks at the office

Job summary

A leading AI research company in San Francisco is seeking a Researcher to join their Physical AI team. As a Researcher, you will define and lead research in generative modeling and action-conditioned world models while collaborating with industrial partners. This role requires a PhD in a relevant field, expertise in generative modeling, and a strong publication record at top conferences. Benefits include competitive compensation, healthcare, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

  • PhD required with publications in top ML or robotics venues.
  • Deep expertise in generative modeling or world models.
  • Strong publication record at top conferences.

Responsibilities

  • Define research directions in action-conditioned world models.
  • Design architectures and evaluation frameworks.
  • Mentor research engineers and collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Generative modeling
Collaboration skills
Research project management

Education

PhD in Machine Learning or related field

Job description

A leading AI research company in San Francisco is seeking a Researcher to join their Physical AI team. As a Researcher, you will define and lead research in generative modeling and action-conditioned world models while collaborating with industrial partners. This role requires a PhD in a relevant field, expertise in generative modeling, and a strong publication record at top conferences. Benefits include competitive compensation, healthcare, and a collaborative work environment.
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