Design Engineer - AI Video and World Models

At Runway, we're at the intersection of art and science, pioneering AI that simulates the world. Our mission is to develop world models that are on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence progress. We believe that language models alone cannot tackle the most complex challenges like robotics, healthcare, and scientific discovery. True advancements require…

About the Institute of Foundation ModelsWe are a premier research facility focused on the development, comprehension, application, and risk mitigation of foundation models. Our objective is to propel research, cultivate the upcoming generation of AI innovators, and contribute significantly to a knowledge-centric economy.As a vital member of our team, you will engage with state-of-the-art foundation model training alongside distinguished researchers, data scientists, and engineers, addressing critical and transformative challenges in AI development. Participate in creating revolutionary AI solutions poised to redefine entire sectors. Your strategic and innovative problem-solving abilities will play a crucial role in establishing MBZUAI as a global leader in high-performance computing for deep learning, fostering impactful discoveries that motivate the next wave of AI visionaries.The RoleWe are the AllWorld Team within the Institute of Foundation Model (IFM) at MBZUAI. Our team is at the forefront of developing the PAN (Physical, Agentic, and Networked) world models—next-generation foundation models designed to unlock machine intelligence beyond traditional linguistic capabilities.Our mission is to confront the fundamental issues of world modeling and to establish a new paradigm for next-generation machine reasoning. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who align with our vision and are excited to explore the boundaries of AI with us.

AI Research Engineer, World ModelsPalo Alto, CA (On-site)About 1XAt 1X, we are pioneering the development of humanoid robots designed to collaborate with humans, addressing labor shortages and fostering abundance across various industries.The RoleAs an AI Research Engineer specializing in world models, you will create expansive multi-modal generative models that project future sensor inputs and robotic actions derived from historical data. These foundational models empower robots to comprehend and navigate complex real-world environments. Your responsibilities will span data engineering, model architecture, and deployment, with the goal of enhancing robot autonomy. This position merges innovative research with pragmatic product development, challenging the boundaries of robotic intelligence.

The Bot CompanyJoin us in creating a revolutionary robot designed to enhance everyday living.Based in San Francisco, our dynamic team consists of talented engineers, designers, and operators hailing from industry leaders like Tesla, Cruise, OpenAI, Google, and Pixar. We've successfully delivered exceptional products and experiences to hundreds of millions of users.Our deliberately streamlined team structure fosters prompt decision-making, eliminating bureaucracy and hierarchy. Each team member is an individual contributor empowered with significant scope, radical ownership, and direct accountability, working collaboratively across the stack in a fast-paced environment focused on rapid iteration and execution.What We Value in CandidatesAt The Bot Company, we seek individuals who exhibit remarkable sharpness and can thrive in high-pressure situations. Throughout the selection process, we expect candidates to showcase:Exceptional mental acuity: You think quickly, absorb information rapidly, and navigate unfamiliar domains with ease.Engineering curiosity: You possess an innate desire to understand system functionalities, extending beyond your primary expertise.High performance mindset: You excel in ambiguous environments and maintain high productivity under challenging conditions.Machine Learning Engineer: World ModelsWe are developing neural simulators capable of comprehending the fundamental

About the Institute of Foundation ModelsWe are a pioneering research laboratory dedicated to the development, understanding, utilization, and risk management of foundation models. Our mission is to propel research forward, cultivate the next generation of AI innovators, and make transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy. As a member of our elite team, you will have the chance to engage with the forefront of foundation model training, collaborating with top-tier researchers, data scientists, and engineers to address some of the most pressing and impactful challenges in AI development. Your involvement will contribute to the creation of revolutionary AI solutions that can redefine entire industries. Your strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be vital in positioning MBZUAI as a global leader in high-performance computing for deep learning, fostering discoveries that will inspire future AI trailblazers. The RoleYou will be responsible for the comprehensive strategy, design, and execution of our general-purpose world modeling initiatives. Your role will involve translating cutting-edge research (such as the PAN framework) into robust, production-ready simulators, leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, and ensuring alignment with IFM’s overarching mission. Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & VisionArticulate and refine the architecture of the world model, leveraging the principles of PAN:Multimodal data ingestion, mixed continuous/discrete representations, hierarchical generative modeling with an enhanced LLM backbone and diffusion-based predictors, generative loss grounded in real observations, and simulation for RL-based agent training.Establish performance, safety, and evaluation benchmarks, driving ongoing enhancements.Project & Team ManagementSteer the planning, resource allocation, and timelines for world modeling projects. Supervise research engineers and scientists (including data curators, RL specialists, and simulator developers) to facilitate cohesive advancement.Cross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with agent, reasoning, and deployment teams to incorporate world model outputs into downstream applications (robotics, multi-turn dialogue systems, and autonomous technologies). Engage with external partners (from both academia and industry) to integrate the latest advancements and tools.

Metaculus stands at the forefront of public forecasting, boasting more than 2,800,000 forecasts spanning over 20,000 questions. We function as an essential epistemic infrastructure akin to Wikipedia and Our World In Data, dedicated to delivering reliable and precise information across a spectrum of topics, particularly within the realms of science and technology. Our mission is to empower individuals to model, comprehend, predict, and effectively navigate the world’s most significant and intricate challenges.As a Research Engineer with a specialization in Forecast Coherence & World Models, you will be a trailblazer in crafting technologies that enhance the transparency and accessibility of forecasts and their foundational world models. This role positions you at the dynamic intersection of software engineering and epistemics, where you will develop tools that assist domain experts and forecasters in creating more coherent predictions, thereby facilitating improved decision-making on multifaceted, interdisciplinary issues.Your responsibilities will involve a strong emphasis on independent experimentation and rapid prototyping. You will conduct experiments using large language models (LLMs), design and test innovative methodologies, and create minimum viable products (MVPs) to validate conceptual ideas. Additionally, you will devise methods to elicit, aggregate, and visualize the interconnections among forecasts, including causal relationships and necessary conditions, while incorporating AI to aid in constructing world models and identifying critical variables that could enhance forecast accuracy.

At Rhoda AI, we are pioneering the development of a comprehensive platform for the next generation of humanoid robots. Our ambition encompasses everything from high-performance, software-defined hardware to the foundational models and video world models that govern their operations. Our robots are engineered as versatile generalists, adept at navigating intricate, real-world environments and addressing scenarios that are not encountered during training. We operate at the confluence of large-scale learning, robotics, and systems, with a research team that includes esteemed researchers from Stanford, Berkeley, Harvard, and other renowned institutions. Rather than merely enhancing a feature, we are constructing an entirely new computing platform dedicated to physical tasks. With over $400M raised, we are aggressively investing in research and development, hardware innovation, and scaling up manufacturing to realize this vision.Key ResponsibilitiesLead research initiatives focused on foundational models and world models for robotics, including representation learning, dynamics/prediction, planning, and control.Define research challenges and formulate hypotheses rooted in real-world robotic autonomy requirements.Design and execute rigorous experiments at scale, encompassing ablations, benchmarking, and evaluation methodologies.Develop and assess model architectures aimed at enhancing long-horizon predictions, rollout quality, and overall robotic task performance.Investigate and improve pre-training and post-training processes, including fine-tuning, alignment, and evaluation of large multimodal models.Collaborate closely with Research Engineers to translate innovative ideas into scalable training pipelines and dependable systems.Effectively communicate research findings through internal documentation, presentations, and reviews.Publish and present research at prestigious venues.Required QualificationsPh.D. in a relevant discipline such as Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Vision.Demonstrated strong publication record in high-quality research (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CoRL, RSS, ICRA, CVPR).In-depth knowledge of current machine learning techniques, particularly in areas such as:Deep learning and representation learning.Sequence modeling and transformers.Generative modeling (e.g., diffusion, autoregressive, latent-variable models).

About General IntuitionGeneral Intuition is at the cutting edge of AI research, dedicated to developing foundational models that excel in deep spatial and temporal reasoning. Over the past year, we have advanced the capabilities of AI agents that navigate complex environments, created world models that serve as training grounds for these agents, and innovated video understanding models aimed at real-world application.We are proud to have raised a seed funding round of $133 million from General Catalyst and Khosla, driving our mission to uncover the next generation of intelligence.What We're Looking ForMinimum of 5 years of experience in deep learning research or reinforcement learning, specifically with embodied agents or simulation environments.Solid foundation in representation learning and generative modeling, particularly using architectures like diffusion models, VAEs, and transformers applied to video data.Experience with world models and predictive control — you possess knowledge on training models that simulate dynamics and plan actions within learned environments.Proficiency in reinforcement learning (RL, model-based RL, or imitation learning), coupled with the capability to design and evaluate policy networks.Excellent programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.Strong experimental capabilities — adept in handling large-scale training, evaluation pipelines, and managing intricate datasets or simulations.Publications or contributions to open-source projects in domains such as world modeling, simulation learning, or agent policies are a significant advantage.In-person requirement: We are specifically seeking candidates located in New York City, with a commitment to working in the office five days a week.Ownership & scientific rigor: You are committed to seeing ideas through from conception to proof of concept to deployment. You write clean, reproducible code and uphold high standards for experimental validity.Performance and scaling mindset: You understand how research can be translated into production systems, with a keen awareness of compute efficiency, distributed training, and potential data bottlenecks.Curiosity-driven and results-oriented: You thrive on tackling open-ended problems, while also knowing how to set measurable goals and deliver impactful systems.Passion for gaming & simulation: A strong interest in interactive environments and physics-based simulations is highly desirable.

About the Institute of Foundation ModelsAt the Institute of Foundation Models (IFM), we are committed to pioneering research related to building, comprehending, and managing foundation models effectively. Our goal is to push the boundaries of research, cultivate the next generation of AI innovators, and contribute significantly to a knowledge-driven economy.Joining our dynamic team means collaborating with top-tier researchers, data scientists, and engineers on the forefront of foundation model training. You will engage in developing innovative AI solutions that have the potential to transform entire industries. Your strategic problem-solving skills will play a crucial role in positioning MBZUAI as a global leader in high-performance computing for deep learning, facilitating groundbreaking discoveries that inspire future AI pioneers.The RoleWe are the AllWorld Team within the Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) at MBZUAI. Our team is at the cutting edge of developing PAN (Physical, Agentic, and Networked) world models—the next-generation foundation models that aim to expand machine intelligence beyond language.Our mission encompasses addressing the fundamental challenges associated with world modeling and establishing a new paradigm for next-generation machine reasoning. We invite passionate individuals who align with our vision and are eager to redefine the landscape of AI.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, committed to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we have dedicated ourselves to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™. Our mission is to enhance mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. With over ten million rider-only trips powered by the Waymo Driver, we have accumulated extensive experience, having driven more than 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.The Waymo AI Foundations team is dedicated to creating machine learning solutions that tackle complex challenges in autonomous driving. Our goal is to ensure the safe operation of Waymo vehicles in various cities and under diverse driving conditions. We actively collaborate with other research teams within Alphabet, focusing on areas such as reinforcement learning, learning from demonstration, generative modeling, Bayesian inference, hierarchical learning, and robust evaluation.This position follows a hybrid work schedule and reports directly to a Staff Research Scientist / Tech Lead Manager.

Join Field AI, where we are revolutionizing the future of robotics through intelligent AI systems. Our mission is to create transformative, risk-aware, and reliable robotics solutions that tackle complex challenges in real-world settings, enabling robots to unlock their full potential. We focus on innovative approaches that surpass conventional data-driven methodologies and purely transformer-based architectures. Our globally deployed solutions are already yielding remarkable results, continuously enhanced through practical field applications.Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI-powered robotics? Do you excel at the crossroads of advanced autonomy, real-world implementation, and AI-driven decision-making? We are looking for a Robotics AI Engineer specializing in Field Foundation Models and Dynamics Foundation Models. In this pivotal role, you will design, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art AI-driven planning and control frameworks, ensuring our robots navigate effectively in unpredictable and high-pressure environments. This is a unique opportunity to redefine embodied AI, collaborating with a talented team that values innovative thinking, practical execution, and an AI-focused engineering approach. If you’re excited about creating adaptive, intelligent autonomy that learns and evolves beyond traditional models, we want to connect with you!

ABOUT FATHOMAt Fathom, we strive to remove the unnecessary burdens of meetings. Our innovative AI assistant captures, summarizes, and organizes the essential moments of your calls, empowering you and your team to engage fully while maintaining context and clarity. With features like instant, searchable call summaries and seamless CRM updates, Fathom transforms meetings into opportunities for alignment and progress. We are a dedicated team committed to creating exceptional experiences through focused innovation. Our core values—Care Deeply, Seek Leverage, Share Ownership, Sustain Urgency, and Be Tenacious—guide our daily actions. Fathom was founded to liberate everyone from the tyranny of note-taking, and our users have shown remarkable appreciation for our solution: #1 Most Used App of the Year on HubSpot for 2025 #1 Rated on G2 with 4,500+ reviews and a perfect 5/5 rating #1 Product of the Day and #2 AI Product of the Year The most installed AI meeting assistant on both the Zoom and HubSpot marketplaces We are consistently achieving revenue and usage records every weekWe believe you’ll be excited about Fathom too if you give it a try. Sign up today (it’s free)!ROLE OVERVIEWWe are looking for a Model Performance Engineer to take ownership of the speed, cost, and reliability of our AI models. You will play a crucial role in optimizing model performance and ensuring that our applications deliver top-notch results.

About BasisBasis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to applied artificial intelligence research. Our mission is twofold: to understand and build intelligence and to advance society’s problem-solving capabilities. We strive to unravel the mathematical principles behind reasoning, learning, decision-making, understanding, and explanation, while also developing software that embodies these principles.Our commitment extends to enhancing our ability to tackle complex issues that are beyond today's capabilities and accelerating our potential to address future challenges. We are creating a technological framework inspired by human reasoning, alongside fostering a collaborative organization that prioritizes human values.About the RoleAs a Research Scientist, you will spearhead Basis’ initiatives to deepen our understanding of the conceptual, mathematical, and computational principles of intelligence. We seek individuals who excel technically and are passionate about exploring foundational concepts. Our research team values rigorous, high-quality scientific endeavors while encouraging experimentation and exploration of innovative ideas.Basis thrives on collaboration, both internally and with external partners. We are looking for team players who enjoy tackling significant problems that require collective effort.Research FocusDespite the growing acknowledgment that acquiring and understanding world models is crucial for intelligence, current AI systems face challenges in mirroring this human capability. Key uncertainties remain regarding the essence of a world model, methods for reliably detecting its presence in agents, and approaches to develop agents capable of learning these models effectively.Our research, particularly within the MARA project, seeks to establish new foundations and technologies for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning in AI systems. MARA's goal is to identify principled methods for how intelligence constructs, refines, and employs world models through interactive experimentation. Achieving this will require advancements in knowledge representation, abstraction, reasoning, active learning, and reinforcement learning, necessitating a first-principles reevaluation of world modeling.

Your MissionData at Scale: Take ownership of the robust pipelines and storage systems that empower petabyte-scale multimodal datasets for model training.Sustainable Platforms: Develop automated and efficient tooling and systems that facilitate processing at scale while managing numerous small heterogeneous datasets.Essential QualificationsData Engineering Expertise: Proficiency in Python ETL pipelines, infrastructure, data formats, and scalable storage systems.ML Data Operations: Experience in managing datasets, annotations, and data versioning for model training purposes.Fundamental ML Knowledge: A solid understanding of machine learning principles essential for effective collaboration with researchers and sound data platform decision-making.Agentic Engineering: Ability to articulate high-quality specifications for AI agents while ensuring effective human review of AI-generated outputs.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, automate, maintain, and optimize Python ETL pipelines (using Spark/Ray) for extensive multimodal data.Develop and oversee data cataloging, lineage, quality assurance tools, integrity checks, access controls, and lifecycle management systems.Provide mentorship, internal tools, and documentation to team members regarding data best practices.Act as the custodian of the organization’s datasets, ensuring data health, quality, and discoverability.Challenges You Will FaceImplement high-performance multimodal data pipelines capable of processing petabyte-scale datasets across thousands of CPUs and hundreds of GPUs.Adapt data formats, storage, and processing methods to align with the latest AI advancements while ensuring backward compatibility.Scale data infrastructure to accommodate substantial growth.Ensure the data platform remains agile enough to handle numerous small heterogeneous datasets and ad hoc analytics queries.Ideal Candidate TraitsProactive Ownership: Takes initiative in prioritizing and managing tasks effectively while escalating issues promptly when priorities shift.

Join Our Innovative Team at ValkaValka, an exciting spin-off from the Realms Group, is dedicated to transforming the digital content creation landscape. We envision a world where content is not just consumed, but co-created in real-time, merging imagination with reality. Through the application of advanced AI technologies, we are developing an interactive human-digital platform that allows virtual characters to dynamically engage with users through voice, text, gestures, and more.This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a diverse group of innovators committed to pushing the boundaries of generative content. Together, we are shifting from passive consumption to active engagement, paving the way for new creative possibilities across various sectors, including gaming, entertainment, education, and beyond.

Join the innovative team at Via as a Motion & AI Video Designer, where you'll play a key role in creating visually stunning and impactful videos that integrate artificial intelligence technologies. Your creativity will help shape the way we communicate our brand and engage with our audience.In this position, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality motion graphics and video content that resonates with our users and enhances our marketing strategies. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of video design and AI, we want to hear from you!

At Descript, we envision a world where video editing is an essential tool for every communicator. Gone are the days of needing multiple monitors and advanced degrees to craft engaging video content. Our platform allows you to edit videos as easily as working with documents and slides, increasingly through the power of AI. We are at the forefront of redefining how videos are recorded and generated, making it more user-friendly and accessible.We are in search of a dedicated Product Manager to shape the future of AI-driven video editing. You will collaborate closely with a dynamic and collaborative team of skilled PMs, AI researchers, engineers, designers, and marketing professionals. This role offers a unique opportunity to work hands-on with state-of-the-art AI technology and contribute to a product that resonates with users and accelerates in growth.As a Product Manager, you will lead the AI Research and Enablement roadmap at Descript. This pivotal role lies at the intersection of advanced AI research, robust ML infrastructure, and strategic product development. Your mission will be to ensure our AI capabilities are unparalleled while empowering our product teams to deliver AI-enhanced features that captivate our users.

Join our dynamic team as a Freelance 3D Video Game Modeling Specialist, where your creativity and technical skills will help shape the future of interactive media. We are on the lookout for talented artists who excel in both hard surface and organic modeling to craft high-fidelity digital assets from 2D references. Your role will encompass replicating real-world objects, environments, and living forms with exceptional detail and accuracy.Your Responsibilities:Transform 2D reference images into accurate 3D models, focusing on precise geometry, proportions, and topology.Research and gather additional references to clarify occlusions, enhance blurry details, and complete incomplete imagery.Create high-quality models across varied asset categories:Hard surface: vehicles, props, and machinery.Organic: realistic human and animal models, plants, and natural forms.Environment and architecture: buildings, landscapes, and set pieces.Refine models according to feedback, ensuring alignment with project quality standards and artistic direction.

AI Financial Modeling Extern — F2 AILocation: San Francisco, CA / In-Person or RemoteCommitment: 5+ hours per week | 4 - 12+ weeksCompensation: $50/hrAbout F2 AIAt F2 AI, we are revolutionizing private market investments. Our cutting-edge AI technology streamlines the process of analyzing complex, unstructured deal materials, transforming them into actionable, investment-grade insights in mere minutes. By empowering private credit funds, commercial banks, and private equity firms, we enable faster and more confident capital deployment. Supported by top-tier investors such as NFX and Y Combinator, we are committed to expanding our exceptional product and engineering teams, shaping the future of vertical AI for finance.Role OverviewWe are on the lookout for 1–2 exceptional externs with a strong foundation in Investment Banking or Private Equity to contribute to the development of AI-driven financial modeling on the F2 platform.In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD) teams in the San Francisco office to translate institutional-level financial modeling standards into automated, intelligent workflows. This hands-on experience will allow you to shape the future of AI in financial modeling.Key ResponsibilitiesEducate F2 agents on best practices for financial modeling.Create and standardize financial modeling templates optimized for AI execution using a first principles approach.Establish formatting, structure, and best practices that align with institutional modeling standards.Conduct rigorous quality assurance on AI-generated outputs to guarantee precision that meets investor expectations.Test edge cases and assist in identifying potential failures in automated modeling workflows.Ideal Candidate ProfilePossess prior experience in Investment Banking, Private Credit, or Private Equity with extensive exposure to financial modeling.Demonstrated ability to build and audit complex 3-statement, LBO, or credit models from the ground up.Strong understanding of model hygiene, structure, and institutional formatting standards.Critical thinker who enjoys analyzing model logic and stress-testing systems.Passionate about leveraging AI to enhance financial workflows.

Join the dynamic team at World of Dance as a Video Content Curator Intern! We are looking for motivated and passionate individuals to help us manage and enhance our online video content across various platforms, including YouTube and WordPress. In this role, you will play a key part in organizing video content, overseeing website structure, and ensuring timely content releases. This is a fantastic opportunity for those eager to gain valuable experience in the digital media landscape. Please note that this is an unpaid internship.