AI Researcher

Job Category: Technology and IT
Job Type: Remote
Job Location: United States
Company Name: micro1

Are you an experienced AI Researcher looking to advance the frontier of reinforcement learning? Our team is seeking a visionary AI Researcher to lead the development of cutting-edge RL environments and establish a world-class research function. With nearly every major AI Lab among our customers, this role gives you the opportunity to define strategy, guide innovation, and shape how RL is applied at scale across the global AI ecosystem. If you’re driven by discovery, leadership, and impact, this is the place to build the future of AI.


AI Researcher Responsibilities

As an AI Researcher, you will:

  • Build and lead a research team while fostering a collaborative research culture

  • Define the long-term vision and roadmap for RL environment innovation

  • Drive RL research initiatives from design to deployment in large-scale systems

  • Collaborate with AI Labs, customers, and stakeholders to align research with real-world applications

  • Publish and present at top academic and industry venues to strengthen our global reputation

  • Translate RL research findings into product strategies that impact AI adoption

  • Stay ahead of the curve on RL, simulation, and environment design advancements


AI Researcher Requirements

To succeed as an AI Researcher, you’ll need:

  • Proven expertise in reinforcement learning environments, simulation frameworks, or benchmark design

  • Strong leadership experience in academia or industry research teams

  • Recognized contributions to the AI research community (publications, collaborations, or talks)

  • Technical proficiency in Python and RL/simulation tools (OpenAI Gym, Mujoco, Isaac Gym, Unity ML-Agents)

  • Excellent communication skills to engage technical peers and executive audiences

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fully remote environment


Preferred Qualifications for AI Researcher

As a Senior AI Researcher, you may stand out with:

  • A PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field (or equivalent applied research leadership)

  • Contributions to open-source RL environments or collaborations with AI Labs

  • A proven record of thought leadership through workshops, keynote talks, or invited sessions


Why Join as an AI Researcher?

As an AI Researcher, you’ll directly influence the future of reinforcement learning and simulation environments. You’ll have the chance to set research standards, mentor talented researchers, and guide projects that impact both science and industry. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team where your work drives the evolution of next-generation AI.


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