Applied Research Scientist - Foundation Models
Ambient.aiRedwood City, California, United States
Posted October 22, 2025
180000 - 230000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Ambient.ai is a computer vision intelligence company that uses AI and computer vision to enhance enterprise security operations by continuously monitoring physical environments and automating incident response. Founded in 2017 by Stanford experts, Ambient.ai's platform offers near-human perception with automated situational context, significantly improving upon basic motion detection and image recognition. The company has raised over $50 million from venture capital investors and is used by major enterprises to secure property, people, and assets.
Job Description
Ambient.ai is a unified, AI-powered physical security platform seeking an Applied Research Scientist to build the next generation of foundation models for computer vision. The role involves full-cycle model development, including pre-training, fine-tuning, and application of distillation/compression techniques to deploy models in a cross-functional environment. The company is focused on preventing every security incident possible and leveraging state-of-the-art AI research.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or Master’s in CS, EE, or related field, with a strong foundation in AI/ML
- Proficient in Python/C++ and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Hands-on experience with CNNs, Transformers, and Vision Transformers
- Strong understanding of vision-language models and how to fine-tune or adapt them
- Proven skills in model training and optimization, including fine-tuning on large datasets
- Strong problem-solving ability
Benefits
- Comprehensive health + welfare package
- Flexible time off (including Winter Break)
- Stock options
- 401k plan
- Branded gear
