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RoboflowResearch Scientist
Roboflow is looking for a Research Scientist to join its globally distributed, fully remote team. Operating in the artificial intelligence and computer vision sector, the company…
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Roboflow is looking for a Research Scientist to join its globally distributed, fully remote team. Operating in the artificial intelligence and computer vision sector, the company provides tools that help over a million developers build machine learning applications used across diverse fields such as medical research, safety enforcement, and robotics. In this role, you will define and execute the research agenda by identifying open computer vision problems, formulating new algorithms,…
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Roboflow is looking for a Research Scientist to join its globally distributed, fully remote team. Operating in the artificial intelligence and computer vision sector, the company provides tools that help over a million developers build machine learning applications used across diverse fields such as medical research, safety enforcement, and robotics. In this role, you will define and execute the research agenda by identifying open computer vision problems, formulating new algorithms, and publishing findings at major academic conferences.
This position is suited for a practical machine learning researcher with high agency and an orientation toward action. You will work closely with engineering teams to transition theoretical models into production systems operating at scale. Compensation for this full-time position ranges from USD 168,000 to USD 255,000 per year, determined by experience and geographic location.
Roboflow maintains physical hubs in New York City, San Francisco, and Brazil, offering relocation assistance and a travel stipend if you prefer working alongside colleagues in person. Alternatively, you may operate from home or a co-working space. The comprehensive benefits package includes fully covered health insurance for you and your dependents, productivity and AI stipends, an initial home office allowance, team lunch funds, equity, and unlimited paid time off with a mandated two-week yearly minimum.
Responsibilities
- Shape and lead novel machine learning research directions that form the organizational research agenda
- Pinpoint primary open challenges in the field of computer vision
- Design original theoretical models and algorithms to tackle identified computer vision challenges
- Publish research findings at major academic conferences and journals
- Collaborate closely with engineering personnel to transition experimental research into production-scale systems
Requirements
- Demonstrated background publishing research at prominent conferences or journals such as CVPR, NeurIPS, or ICLR
- Thorough comprehension of machine learning theory with a proven ability to translate open problems into structured research
- Strong commitment to scientific rigor, reproducibility, and practical real-world utility
- Interest in supporting open-source software and the broader developer community
- Clear writing and verbal communication skills tailored for scientific, developer, and internal non-research stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, robotics, or a closely related technical discipline
- Equivalent professional industry experience in place of an advanced degree
- Familiarity with optimization constraints for edge hardware and model training across distributed infrastructure
- Prior experience partnering with engineering groups to advance prototypes into production environments
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary between USD 168,000 and USD 255,000 per year depending on level and location
- Health insurance coverage paid up to 100 percent for the employee and family
- Annual travel stipend of USD 4,000 for visiting hubs or working with colleagues
- Monthly productivity stipend of USD 350 for home internet or co-working space
- Monthly AI stipend of USD 350
- One-time home office setup stipend of USD 500
- Monthly team lunch stipend of USD 150
- Unlimited paid time off with an annual two-week minimum
- 12 weeks of parental leave
- Company equity
- Relocation bonus for working from an established hub
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is fully remote. You can work from home, a co-working space, or out of Roboflow hubs located in New York City, San Francisco, and Brazil.
What is the salary range for this role?
The target base compensation falls between USD 168,000 and USD 255,000 per year, with the exact figure dependent on your level and location.
What qualifications are needed?
Candidates should have a Master's degree or Ph.D. in AI, machine learning, computer vision, robotics, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience, alongside a history of academic publications.
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