Research Scientist - Simulation
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Highly attractive position due to competitive pay, esteemed research environment, and chances for significant contributions to autonomous and simulation technologies.
- Salary range: $158,000 - $304,000/year
- Engagement in pioneering simulation and robotics research
- Collaborative environment with industry experts
- In-office position limits flexibility
Pros
- Salary competes at $158,000 - $304,000 annually
- Access to robust data sets and simulation platforms for impactful work
- Potential for research impact and networking with top-tier professionals
Cons
- Specialist roles might not suit candidates with a generalist background
- In-office position can be limiting for those seeking remote work
- High-pressure research environment may require adaptability
Who it's for
Mid-Senior / Advanced • In-office
Good fit
- Experienced AI and simulation researchers
- Professionals looking to advance in autonomous systems
- Candidates interested in impactful teamwork in technology
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without relevant project experience
- Those keen on fully remote professional paths
- Individuals who struggle in high-pressure settings
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)
About the role
We are looking for a passionate Research Scientist to join the Research Team at Applied Intuition. This team conducts world-class research for autonomous systems with applications to autonomous driving and general robotics. You will have access to millions of miles of large-scale data and industry-leading simulators and tools to develop cutting-edge models at scale.
In addition to your research contributions, you will contribute to and learn from best practices in the autonomy and robotics industry within our fast-paced and customer-focused culture. Improvements deployed to our system immediately help our customers with their programs and deliver value to our business.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
- Conduct research on topics including: world foundation model, 3D/4D reconstruction and novel view synthesis, traffic simulation, deformable object simulation, with applications to autonomous driving and general robotics
- Work closely with other Research Scientists and interns on research publications for submission to top-tier conferences
- Collaborate with Research Engineers and engineering teams to test and deploy algorithms to our simulation tool products
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Strong research record in the fields of AI, autonomous systems and robotics with publications in top-tier conferences or journals in the fields of computer vision, machine learning, robotics and graphics
- MSc or PhD in machine learning, computer vision and graphics with autonomy and robotics applications or closely-related fields
- Passion for next-generation, scalable simulation and world model for autonomy and robotics in the real world
- Strong research skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects
Nice to have:
Hands-on experience in at least one of the following fields:
- World foundation model
- Generative model for simulation
- 3D/4D reconstruction and novel view synthesis
- Traffic behavior simulation
- Physics-based simulation for soft-body objects
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $158,000 - $304,000 USD annually.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
