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AI Researcher
Scout AI
Sunnyvale, CAPosted Jul 17, 2026 · 4h ago$160k – $400k
Full-time$160k – $400kOn-siteDefense
About this role
Scout AI is seeking an AI Researcher to advance embodied intelligence for autonomous defense systems. You will conduct original research in areas like reinforcement learning and vision-language-action modeling, translating foundational research into scalable models for real-world robotics. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of intelligent defense at an early-stage startup.
What we are looking for
6- Conduct original research in embodied AI and reinforcement learning
- Build and benchmark large-scale models for perception and control
- Investigate transfer learning and continual learning paradigms
- Collaborate with engineering and field teams for system integration
- Lead research strategy and roadmap for autonomy and ML
- Must be a U.S. Person
Skills mentioned
2PythonMachine Learning
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
