AI Research Scientist, Behavior (Beyond Imitation) Mountain View, CA

Gatik Ai - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Mountain View, CA

About the position

Gatik is seeking research scientists specializing in Autonomous Driving Behavior to develop machine learning models that predict the behavior of surrounding agents and optimize trajectories for autonomous vehicles (AVs). This role involves designing and refining algorithms for safe navigation in complex environments, collaborating with experts in AI, robotics, and software engineering to advance autonomous trucking technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel algorithms in agent behavior prediction and AV planning in interactive scenes
• Conduct research on combined prediction and planning models
• Work on Reinforcement Learning and other approaches to Planning beyond Imitation Learning
• Develop robust prediction and planning metrics for assessing behavior systems in closed loop
• Push forward cutting-edge AI closed-loop methods for use in the Autonomy Stack for both Planning and Selection
• Test ML models in simulation to ensure robust performance and generalization
• Analyze model performance and identify areas for improvement, iterating on design and implementation to enhance quality and reliability
• Participate in AI Research team activities targeting internal education and external scientific image
• Work closely with Production teams to push ideas into deployment
• Propose new ideas and build on top of state-of-the-art knowledge

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or a related field
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in Autonomous Driving, Robotics, or Deep Learning
• 1-3 years of research experience in Reinforcement Learning, Behavior Prediction and/or Planning, Statistics, Probability theory
• Deep knowledge of Autonomous Driving Behavior including Reinforcement Learning modeling
• Experience with simulation environments for autonomous vehicles, such as CARLA, Waymax, or similar platforms
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithm design, and complexity analysis
• Expertise in programming languages and tools critical for high-performance computing in Python/C++ and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow/PyTorch
• Demonstrated ability to publish research findings in top-tier technical journals and conferences

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for Autonomous Driving

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaboration with a talented team
• Commitment to sustainability and resilience in supply chain operations