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Research Scientist - Autonomous Systems

Evolver
Location
Palo Alto, California
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Lab
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ph.D. or thesis-based Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related quantitative field
  • Strong foundation in mathematical modeling and systems thinking
  • Research experience in dynamical systems and control, state estimation, optimization or optimal control, stochastic systems, sequential decision-making, planning under uncertainty, reinforcement learning, or autonomous systems
  • Strong Python or equivalent scientific computing skills
  • Ability to translate mathematical concepts into computational methods and working prototypes
Nice to have
  • Research experience in model predictive control, stochastic control, POMDPs, Bayesian estimation, system identification, hybrid systems, multi-agent systems, or formal verification
  • Experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, industrial automation, or other complex autonomous systems
  • Strong publication record or demonstrated research impact
  • Experience transferring research into production or real-world systems
  • Familiarity with modern machine learning, foundation models, or agentic AI systems
What the job really is

As a Research Scientist at Evolver, you will focus on developing methodologies for intelligent autonomous systems that can adapt to changing environments and make decisions under uncertainty. Your work will involve mathematical modeling, optimization, and implementing algorithms that enhance the capabilities of AI systems. Collaboration with engineering and product teams will be key to translating research into practical applications.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • No minimum years of industry experience required, which may appeal to recent graduates
  • Focus on research ability and depth of thinking over years of experience may attract a diverse candidate pool
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