Head of AI Research

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $300,000 - $350,000

Standard Bots is revolutionizing real-world automation by making robotic systems accessible to everyone. Our AI-powered platform enables robots to tackle unprecedented challenges through an intuitive instruction interface, bringing the power of software automation to physical spaces.

We are seeking a Head of AI Research to develop and optimize our AI models and training systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply deep ML expertise to cutting-edge AI/robotics applications. You will work closely with our engineering team to design, implement, and iterate on large-scale AI models while building efficient systems for rapid experimentation and deployment. As part of a small AI engineering team, we are looking for someone who is excited to work at a startup and across the stack to achieve customer-driven AI solutions.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of AI modeling experience, specifically within the self-driving car industry (or a PhD with 3+ years of AI modeling experience in the self-driving car industry).
• ML Expertise: Proven track record developing and deploying large-scale ML models.
• Model Techniques: Experience using the latest techniques in diffusion and autoregressive models in a professional setting.
• Pipelines: Familiarity with training, inference, and infra pipelines that process camera input to trajectory output for self-driving or robotics.
• Reinforcement Learning: Experience with RL (reinforcement learning).
• ML Fundamentals: Strong understanding of modern ML architectures and training techniques.
• Optimization: Experience with model debugging, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Research Adaptation: Background in implementing ML research papers and adapting academic work.
• Tech Stack: PyTorch (experience with PyTorch required), Python, NodeJS/Typescript, Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement state-of-the-art ML models and training pipelines.
• Apply novel machine learning techniques to a wide range of robotics applications.
• Develop efficient data and training strategies.
• Implement model evaluation frameworks and metrics tracking.
• Lead model development and iteration with a focus on:
  • Rapid experimentation and prototyping of new model architectures.
  • Performance optimization and model debugging.
  • Transfer learning and fine-tuning strategies.
• Build robust evaluation and debugging systems to:
  • Analyze model behavior and failure modes.
  • Implement interpretability tools and visualization frameworks.
  • Track and improve model metrics.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to optimize training infrastructure and deployment.

About Standard Bots

Standard Bots is transforming robotics by building an accessible platform for companies of all sizes. Designed and assembled in the U.S., our robots are programmed through simple demonstrations, rather than complex coding. By streamlining every step of the deployment workflow—from software updates to fleet management—we're empowering businesses to achieve new efficiencies and tackle diverse challenges across sectors. Our goal is to make intelligent robotics as ubiquitous and accessible as smartphones, fundamentally changing the role of automation in society.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $300,000 to $350,000, depending on experience.
• Seniority: Open to a variety of seniority levels; compensation packages will be commensurate with seniority and skill level.
• Total Compensation: Base salary is one part of the overall compensation. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Emp