Machine Learning Research Scientist – Generative Modeling for Planning

Job overview

The Machine Learning Research Scientist – Generative Modeling for Planning role is onsite in Mountain View, CA. The stated base pay range is $160,360–$240,540 per year; the position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Nuro develops autonomous driving technology intended to improve safety and mobility. The scientist develops and scales generative models for autonomous plan generation, applying research in areas such as diffusion, flow matching, and energy-based models. The role collaborates across autonomy teams to address autonomy challenges and evaluates solutions by deploying models on the Nuro Driver.

What you'll do

• Develop and scale generative models for autonomous plan generation
• build generative models with foundation models, including language and world models
• explore reinforcement learning, reward modeling, joint prediction and planning, self-play, active learning, and world modeling
• develop controllable models guided by goals, conditions, and rewards
• collaborate across autonomy teams
• and evaluate solutions through deployment on the Nuro Driver.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

machine learning research scientist

generative modeling

autonomous planning

mountain view ca

nuro

diffusion models

flow matching

energy-based models

foundation models

reinforcement learning

python

c++

$160,360–$240,540/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual performance bonus, equity, and competitive benefits package.

Why this role

The posting prefers a Ph.D. or an M.Sc. with 2–3 years of generative-model experience. Relevant research areas include diffusion models, flow matching, energy-based models, robotics, and autonomous driving; research publications at leading conferences are requested.

About the employer

Nuro is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.