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Research Scientist – World Modeling, Data

Institute of Foundation Models · Sunnyvale, CA

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Base
$150,000 – $400,000
Remote
On-site
Stack
Python, PyTorch, Kubernetes, Ray (company stack)

Research scientist role on the world modeling data problems at MBZUAI's Institute of Foundation Models. Work involves designing and running systems to curate, ingest, filter, annotate, and train on billion-scale visual data. Focus areas include motion scoring, camera control, and video understanding.

About the Institute of Foundation Models

We are a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy.

As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training, alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development. You will participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers.

Position Summary 

We are looking for Research Scientists to tackle the data problems that determine our world model capabilities. You will design, develop, and run state-of-the-art systems for curating, ingesting, filtering, annotating, and training with billion-scale visual data. You will work on problems including, but not limited to, motion scoring, camera control, and video understanding. You will translate our team’s human efforts into durable automated systems, whose performance is quantitatively verifiable. 

Compensation

$150,000 – $400,000/year + discretionary performance bonus + benefits

The posted salary range represents the company’s good faith estimate of the base compensation for this position upon hire. The actual base compensation offered may vary within this range depending on individual qualifications, including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, and specific business needs. In addition to base salary, total compensation includes an annual discretionary performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits Include

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Bonus
  • 401K Plan
  • Generous paid time off, sick leave and holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life insurance and disability

Compensation: USD 150,000 – 400,000 per year salary

Company stack

This posting doesn’t list technologies. These are the ones Institute of Foundation Models uses across its other roles.

PythonPyTorchKubernetesRayTritonCUDAAWSJAX
Institute of Foundation Models
Institute of Foundation Models

Job details

TypeFull-time
Work ModeOn-site
LevelMid Level
Location🇺🇸Sunnyvale, CA
Salary$150,000 - $400,000
PostedNov 06, 2026
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