World Model Research Scientist- Physical Ai

Kodiak AI

Mountain View, CA, United States
Base: $190,000 - $250,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
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Phd in computer science or related field
Experience with diffusion models and video generation
Proficiency in neural rendering and view synthesis
** Kodiak AI is seeking a World Model Research Scientist to develop generative models that enhance autonomous driving technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI and robotics, particularly in generative modeling and multi-sensor data integration. **

Job Summary

  • The company is developing large-scale generative world models that learn to predict realistic, physically consistent futures from real-world sensor data.
  • This 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, annual bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits through Kaiser Permanente.

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** Kodiak AI is seeking a World Model Research Scientist to develop generative models that enhance autonomous driving technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI and robotics, particularly in generative modeling and multi-sensor data integration. **

Salary

Base: $190,000 - $250,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity and annual bonuses included; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and wellness perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with diffusion models and video generation
  • Proficiency in neural rendering and view synthesis
  • Strong Python and PyTorch implementation skills
  • Experience with multimodal sensor data processing

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for safe autonomous driving AI
  • Knowledge of distributed training at scale
  • Familiarity with 3D representations like BEV grids

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, or related field
  • Demonstrated research contributions in generative modeling
  • Strong publication record in diffusion models or neural radiance fields

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