Staff Research Scientist - VLM / VLA
Core
Researching and deploying Vision-Language Models (VLMs) and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models for real-time semantic understanding and decision-making in autonomous driving vehicles.
Role type
Staff Research Scientist (Autonomous Driving AI)
Builds
Onboard foundational AI models for vehicle perception, reasoning, and control
Domain
Autonomous driving, multimodal AI, edge computing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Vision-Language Models, Vision-Language-Action models, model quantization, knowledge distillation, transformer architectures, Python programming
Preferred skills
AV/ADAS experience, top-tier AI conference publications
Technologies
Python, transformers, generative AI, multimodal systems
Responsibilities
Research and prototype advanced VLM/VLA models for autonomous driving; Lead technical strategy for onboard model optimization (quantization, pruning); Advance multimodal alignment for sensor integration; Influence technical roadmaps and ML priorities; Provide technical mentorship to engineers and specialists; Publish original research and present at global AI conferences
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence and mentorship
