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For our client, we are seeking a Principal Research Scientist - Vision AI, Simulation & Physical AI to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will drive advanced research at the intersection of multimodal foundation models, embodied AI, and robotics, with an emphasis on turning cutting-edge ideas into practical capabilities. You will help shape approaches for autonomous decision-making, sim-to-real transfer, and model evaluation while working closely with simulation, engineering, and AI teams. The position also contributes to broader autonomy use cases, including mobile autonomy and driving-related applications, in a fast-moving research environment. This is an opportunity to influence the next generation of vision and robotics systems while helping build a strong research culture.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $200,000 – $300,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead research in multimodal foundation models and embodied AI

• Develop approaches for autonomous decision-making and sim-to-real transfer

• Advance robotics capabilities including dexterous manipulation and navigation

• Contribute to large-scale model building and evaluation for vision and robotics

• Shape research relevant to autonomous driving and mobile autonomy

• Guide integration of research with simulation platforms

• Establish benchmarks for model robustness and real-world deployment

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related field

• 5+ years of research experience in academia, industry, or advanced R&D environments

• Strong publication record in leading AI and robotics conferences

• Experience building and advancing large-scale foundational models in multimodal AI or robotics

• Deep expertise in PyTorch and/or JAX for large-scale model development

Benefits

• Remote work options from Seattle, WA or Palo Alto, CA

• Opportunity to mentor Ph.D. interns and help build a strong research culture

• Access to cutting-edge technology and a large community of AI practitioners

• Opportunity to publish and contribute to frontier research in AI

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.