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Senior / Principal Research Scientist – Core AI Algorithms (Autonomous Systems)Location: Germany (Remote-first within Germany, on-site in Frankfurt every 2–4 weeks)About the RoleWe are partnering with a global automotive OEM building a core AI research and algorithm team responsible for the foundational intelligence behind next-generation automated driving systems.This role is research-driven and sits upstream of product teams. The focus is on inventing, validating, and transitioning new perception and world-modeling algorithms from research into production-ready systems. The team operates similarly to a big-tech research lab, but with a clear path to real-world deployment.Research Focus AreasDepending on background and interest, you may work on topics such as:3D scene understanding and world modelingOccupancy, motion forecasting, and dynamic scene reconstructionMulti-sensor perception (camera, LiDAR, radar)Representation learning for autonomous systems (BEV, implicit / generative 3D, Gaussian models, foundation models)Robustness, generalization, and long-tail perceptionLearning under weak, sparse, or noisy supervisionBridging offline training with real-world deployment constraintsKey ResponsibilitiesConduct original research in perception and autonomous systems with clear technical ownershipDesign and prototype novel algorithms and learning frameworksPublish at or contribute toward top-tier conferences and journals (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICRA, IROS)Translate research ideas into scalable, production-oriented implementationsCollaborate with applied ML, systems, and hardware teams to ensure feasibilityShape the long-term technical roadmap of the core AI organizationMentor junior researchers and engineers where appropriateRequired BackgroundPhD (or equivalent research experience) in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related fieldStrong publication record at top-tier conferences or journalsExperience conducting research within an industrial or applied settingExcellent understanding of modern deep learning methods and 3D perceptionStrong programming skills in Python and/or C Ability to work across the full spectrum from theory to implementationStrongly PreferredResearch experience in autonomous driving, robotics, or embodied AIWork on 3D perception, tracking, SLAM, or world modelsExperience at big-tech research labs, industrial AI labs, or advanced OEM R&DFamiliarity with real-world constraints such as runtime, memory, and system integrationPrior collaboration with product or engineering teamsWhat’s on OfferA research-first role with real influence on production systemsThe opportunity to define core algorithms, not just incremental improvementsA team culture that values publications, patents, and long-term thinkingRemote-first working model within Germany, with regular in-person collaboration in FrankfurtCompetitive compensation aligned with senior / principal research profilesWho This Role Is ForResearchers who want their work to ship into real vehiclesIndustry researchers seeking greater technical ownershipPhD-level candidates who enjoy both publishing and buildingProfiles combining academic depth with practical engineering maturityLooking forward to seeing your profile!

Senior LLM Research ScientistA frontier-stage research group is building a new class of AI systems designed to reason, plan, and act across the physical world. Their mission is to create intelligent agents capable of experimenting, engineering, and constructing in ways that dramatically accelerate scientific and industrial progress. This team combines deep technical pedigree with real-world wins at scale, including major government-funded initiatives. They operate where advanced model research meets robotics, simulation, and automated engineering systems, offering the kind of impact only possible when first-principles science meets ambitious execution. Joining means stepping into a high-ownership environment where you shape core capabilities end-to-end, influence the direction of physical-world intelligence, and help build technology the world has never seen before. Why This Role Is CompellingWork on cutting-edge reasoning, planning, and tool-use models that directly control autonomous engineering systems.Push the limits of SFT, RLHF, DPO, verifier-guided RL, and long-horizon planning in a setting where your research immediately translates into real-world capability.Operate in a high-velocity research culture with exceptional peers across agent systems, simulation, data, and complex toolchains.Have outsized ownership in a small team tackling one of the most ambitious technical problems of this decade.Role Overview The team is looking for an LLM Research Scientist to pioneer next-generation reasoning and agent architectures. Your work will span model design, alignment strategies, structured tool orchestration, and experimentation with agents interacting across real engineering workflows. This position blends deep research with hands-on systems integration, offering both autonomy and scope to lead foundational progress. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop advanced models and prompting systems for planning, multi-step reasoning, and structured tool use.Lead training initiatives across SFT, RLHF/DPO, verifier-guided RL, and modular expert architectures to strengthen robustness and controllability.Define schemas, tool-calling strategies, policy constraints, safety mechanisms, and recovery pathways for agent behavior.Partner closely with engineering, simulation, and data teams to test, train, and evaluate models embedded in real production-like toolchains.QualificationsSignificant experience in LLM research, agent reasoning models, or structured tool-use frameworks.Strong background working with SFT, RLHF, DPO, or reinforcement-learning-from-verification methods.Demonstrated ability to design, analyze, and improve long-horizon behaviors and decomposition strategies.Comfortable working across ML research, systems engineering, and real-world experimentation in a fast-moving environment.A track record of excellence and ownership in technically demanding domains.

Senior RL Research Scientist / Reinforcement Learning ScientistJoin a frontier AI team building systems that can act in the physical world, experimenting, optimizing, and controlling real processes through advanced ML, simulation, and automation. This group is pushing the boundaries of physical intelligence, backed by significant long-term funding and a mandate to invent from first principles. If you want to:Work on problems few teams in the world can touchBuild RL systems that power real tools, workflows, and scientific processesOperate in a fast, high-ownership, deeply technical culture…this is the kind of role that defines a career. The Role You’ll design and deploy reinforcement learning systems that control complex tools, optimize multi-step processes, and operate across high-fidelity simulations and digital twins. Expect hands-on research, real-world experimentation, and tight collaboration with teams across ML, simulation, and systems engineering. What You’ll DoBuild RL environments for tool control, workflow optimization, and long-horizon decision-makingDevelop safe and constrained RL methods, verifier-driven rewards, and offline to online training pipelinesCreate state/action representations and evaluation frameworks for reliable policy behaviorWork with cross-functional researchers and engineers to deploy RL agents into real workflowsWhat You BringStrong background in RL, optimal control, or sequential decision-makingExperience applying RL to complex simulated or physical systemsFamiliarity with safe/constrained RL, verifiers, or advanced evaluation pipelinesAbility to design environments, rewards, and diagnostics at scaleComfort working across ML, simulation, and systems interfaces

Applied AI Research Engineer – Intelligent Robotics Location: Remote, EU (within CET ±3 hours) Employment Type: Full-time Department: Engineering About the Opportunity We’re partnering with an innovative robotics company on a mission to redefine intelligent automation in manufacturing. This organisation is building next-generation robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI with flexible hardware to create smarter, more adaptive automation solutions for real-world production environments. As an Applied AI Research Engineer, you’ll contribute directly to developing advanced AI systems for robotics — transforming the latest academic and industry research into deployable, real-world solutions. This is a hands-on research and development role at the intersection of AI, robotics, and embodied intelligence. What You’ll DoConduct R&D in areas such as:Foundational Models (LLMs, VLMs, VLAs): Apply multimodal and large language models to robotic decision-making.Reinforcement Learning: Design and implement control strategies for robotic manipulation and task execution.Sim2Real Transfer: Leverage synthetic data and simulation tools to enable robust model deployment in real environments.Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to bring research concepts to production-ready applications.Stay at the forefront of the latest advancements in AI and help shape how intelligent automation evolves in manufacturing.About YouStrong background in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, or algorithmic development.Hands-on experience applying research to real-world use cases.Solid understanding of LLMs, VLMs, and reinforcement learning (on/off-policy, actor-critic, model-based).Proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face.Comfortable working in Linux environments with tools like Docker, Git, and Conda.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a structured and creative mindset.Strong communicator who can clearly express complex concepts and research insights.Nice to HaveExperience with robotics systems (e.g. ROS/ROS2, Behaviour Trees)Exposure to agentic AI or multimodal AI researchWhy ApplyJoin a company pioneering AI-driven robotics with a mission to make automation accessible and efficient across industries.Work alongside an expert team at the forefront of intelligent systems development.Enjoy a flexible, remote-first culture with competitive compensation and opportunities for growth and innovation.

Lead Speech Research Scientist (ASR/TTS) London preferred | Remote considered | Visa sponsorship availableWe’re collaborating with a growing AI company developing advanced conversational technologies that power intelligent voice and chat systems for global enterprises. This is a senior research and leadership role for someone with deep expertise in ASR, TTS, and related speech–language technologies. You’ll head a high-impact research group, working directly with company leadership to define research priorities, guide technical direction, and translate innovations into production.Key Responsibilities:Lead applied research and development in speech recognition, speech synthesis, and conversational AI.Define the research roadmap and ensure alignment with strategic and product goals.Mentor and grow a team of researchers, fostering collaboration and innovation.Translate real-world product challenges into clear research objectives and milestones.Oversee data strategy, evaluation metrics, and system performance.Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to deploy research outcomes.Represent the team externally through papers, conferences, and community engagement.What We’re Looking ForPhD (preferred) or Master’s in Speech Technology, Computer Science, or related field.Proven expertise in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and/or Text-to-Speech (TTS).3 years of applied research experience in speech or language AI (industry or academic).2 years leading or mentoring research teams or projects.Strong programming skills in Python, with deep learning experience using PyTorch.Practical experience taking models from research to production environments.Bonus SkillsExperience with multilingual or low-resource speech systems.Familiarity with LLM integration into conversational pipelines.Strong engineering foundations (Git, Docker, CI/CD).Publications in major speech or AI conferences (e.g., Interspeech, ICASSP, NeurIPS).This is a key hire in a company entering an exciting growth phase — an opportunity to shape the future of speech and conversational AI while leading a talented, expanding research team.