Looking for researchers in machine learning and robotics with strong implementation and system-building skills. Open to diverse backgrounds.
We are looking for researchers with a record of excellent research results in the fields of machine learning and robotics, at all levels. Successful candidates will have both excellent fundamentals and excellent implementation skills, with a record of both system-building and fundamental conceptual, algorithmic, or theoretical advances. We welcome applications from both academic researchers and researchers with unconventional backgrounds.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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