Robotics ML Research Scientist: Real-Time Autonomy & RL
$120k - $250kRainfall Ventures
Rainfall Ventures in San Francisco is searching for an innovative engineer to design and develop robot autonomy software, focusing on advanced machine learning algorithms for dexterous behaviors. Candidates must hold a Master's or PhD in a relevant field and have significant ML expertise. The role features exciting opportunities to advance research while bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications. The ideal candidate has over 3 years in ML systems deployment and offers a salary range of $120,000 to $250,000 annually plus benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rainfall Ventures
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