CareerPlan

Research Scientist, Autonomous Systems and Physical AI Research - PhD New College Grad 2026

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$168k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10

Core

Conducting foundational research on autonomous vehicles, robotics, and physical AI to develop systems that perceive, reason, and safely interact with the physical world.

Role type

Research Scientist (PhD New College Grad)

Builds

Foundation models, embodied reasoning systems, safety-critical AI, and agentic workflows for physical AI.

Domain

Autonomous Systems / Physical AI / Robotics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, C++, CUDA, PyTorch, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Simulation, Verification and Validation of safety-critical systems

Preferred skills

Parallel programming, Open-source software development

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing cutting-edge techniques for autonomous vehicles and robotics; Conducting original research and publishing results; Collaborating with internal product teams and external researchers; Transferring developed technology to relevant product groups

Seniority

Junior Research Scientist (PhD 2026)