World Model Research Scientist- Physical Ai

Kodiak Robotics

Mountain View, CA, United States
Base: $190,000 - $250,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
Generative world model design
Conditional diffusion architectures
Multi-view geometric consistency
Kodiak Robotics is developing large-scale generative world models that learn to predict realistic, physically consistent futures from real-world sensor data

Job Summary

  • Kodiak Robotics is developing large-scale generative world models that learn to predict realistic, physically consistent futures from real-world sensor data.
  • The role involves designing conditional diffusion architectures for driving scenarios including spatiotemporal attention and action-conditioned generation.
  • Candidates will benefit from a competitive compensation package including equity, bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits through Kaiser Permanente and Cigna.

Matching Summary

Kodiak Robotics is developing large-scale generative world models that learn to predict realistic, physically consistent futures from real-world sensor data.

Salary

Base: $190,000 - $250,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity and annual bonuses included; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and wellness perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Generative world model design
  • Conditional diffusion architectures
  • Multi-view geometric consistency
  • Neural rendering experience
  • Multimodal sensor data proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for physical AI prediction
  • Experience with BEV grids or tri-planes
  • Distributed training at scale

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, or related field
  • Strong publication record in diffusion models or neural rendering
  • Proficiency in Python and PyTorch for large model training

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