Research Scientist – World Modeling, Data
ifm-us· Research
About this role
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.
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What is the salary for the Research Scientist – World Modeling, Data role at ifm-us?
The listed salary for this Research Scientist – World Modeling, Data position at ifm-us is USD 150K–400K. This is an Full time role.
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This Research Scientist – World Modeling, Data role at ifm-us is based in Sunnyvale, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Research Scientist – World Modeling, Data role at ifm-us full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Research Scientist – World Modeling, Data role in the Research department at ifm-us.
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This Research Scientist – World Modeling, Data position is part of the Research department at ifm-us. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Research Scientist – World Modeling, Data position at ifm-us was posted on Sep 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Research Scientist – World Modeling, Data
ifm-us · 💰 USD 150K–400K
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