Senior/Staff Machine Learning Research Scientist: Generative Modeling for Planning

Who you are

You have a strong background in machine learning research, particularly in generative modeling techniques. With 5+ years of experience, you've successfully applied state-of-the-art algorithms to real-world challenges, especially in the context of autonomous systems. Your expertise includes working with diffusion architectures, flow-matching techniques, and energy-based models, which are crucial for developing safe and efficient driving behaviors. You are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers and researchers, to tackle complex problems in autonomous driving.

You possess a deep understanding of large language models and their applications in reasoning and decision-making. Your experience with multi-modality generation allows you to create innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles. You are passionate about advancing the field of AI and are eager to contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on the future of transportation.

Desirable

Experience with productizing machine learning models for real-world applications is a plus. Familiarity with automotive-grade hardware and deployment challenges in autonomous systems will set you apart. You thrive in an inclusive workplace that values psychological safety and encourages diverse perspectives.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead the development and scaling of generative models specifically designed for autonomous plan generation. You will leverage your expertise to create models that can generate safe, comfortable, and efficient driving behaviors in various real-world scenarios. Your work will involve applying cutting-edge generative modeling techniques and collaborating closely with the Learned Behavior teams to address plan generation challenges.

You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of your models, from initial research and development to productization for robust deployments. This includes conducting experiments, analyzing results, and iterating on your models to ensure they meet the high standards required for autonomous driving applications. You will also engage in knowledge sharing and mentorship within your team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

What we offer

Nuro provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is at the forefront. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology that aims to make autonomy accessible to all. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Join us in shaping the future of transportation through advanced AI and machine learning technologies.