Applied Researcher

Aurora
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Full Time
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Senior
USD 223,000 – 396,000
Postgraduate Degree
Technology Information Technology Telecommunications

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Job summary

The role is for a PhD-level researcher to explore and develop Vision-Language-Action models for self-driving technology at Aurora. Responsibilities include architectural exploration, mentoring engineering teams, practical implementation, and model optimization in high-performance computing environments. The candidate should have deep expertise in VLM/VLA models, hands-on research experience, strong programming skills, and a creative architectural mindset.

Responsibilities

The role involves deep architectural exploration and optimization of Vision-Language-Action models to improve self-driving technology. You will also provide technical mentorship to engineering teams and bridge the gap between academic research and scalable production code.

Qualifications

AI C++ Computer Science Model Architecture Design Python Research and Troubleshooting Robotics Supercomputing Vision-Language Models Vision-Language-Action Models

Candidates must hold a PhD in AI, Computer Science, or Robotics with a strong background in research labs. Deep expertise in VLM/VLA architectures, strong Python programming skills, and experience with high-performance computing environments are required.

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Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Equity compensation
  • Health insurance

Company

Aurora

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Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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