Research Scientist – World Modeling, Data

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Performance bonus

401K plan

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Institute of Foundation Models is seeking Research Scientists to tackle data problems that define our world model capabilities. You will design, develop, and run state-of-the-art systems for curating, ingesting, filtering, annotating, and training with billion-scale visual data.

In this role, you will work on motion scoring, camera control, and video understanding, translating human effort into durable automated systems with verifiable performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and run state-of-the-art systems for curating, ingesting, filtering, annotating, and training with billion-scale visual data.
• Work on motion scoring, camera control, and video understanding.
• Translate human efforts into durable automated systems with quantitatively verifiable performance.

Job description

About the Institute of Foundation Models

We are a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training, alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development. You'll participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers.

Position Summary

We are looking for Research Scientists to tackle the data problems that determine our world model capabilities. You will design, develop, and run state-of-the‑art systems for curating, ingesting, filtering, annotating, and training with billion‑scale visual data. You will work on problems including, but not limited to, motion scoring, camera control, and video understanding. You will translate our team's human efforts into durable automated systems, whose performance is quantitatively verifiable.

$150,000 - $400,000 a year

Compensation

$150,000 – $400,000/year + discretionary performance bonus + benefits

The posted salary range represents the company's good faith estimate of the base compensation for this position upon hire. The actual base compensation offered may vary within this range depending on individual qualifications, including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, and specific business needs. In addition to base salary, total compensation includes an annual discretionary performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Bonus
• 401K Plan
• Generous paid time off, sick leave and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance and disability

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

About the Institute of Foundation Models

We are a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting‑edge foundation model training, alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development. You'll participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem‑solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers.

Position Summary

We are looking for Research Scientists to tackle the data problems that determine our world model capabilities. You will design, develop, and run state‑of‑the-art systems for curating, ingesting, filtering, annotating, and training with billion‑scale visual data. You will work on problems including, but not limited to, motion scoring, camera control, and video understanding. You will translate our team's human efforts into durable automated systems, whose performance is quantitatively verifiable.

$150,000 - $400,000 a year

Compensation

$150,000 – $400,000/year + discretionary performance bonus + benefits

The posted salary range represents the company's good faith estimate of the base compensation for this position upon hire. The actual base compensation offered may vary within this range depending on individual qualifications, including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, and specific business needs. In addition to base salary, total compensation includes an annual discretionary performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Bonus
• 401K Plan
• Generous paid time off, sick leave and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance and disability

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.