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Machine Learning Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, CA
…are seeking a highly motivated and talented machine learning engineer to join our All-Scale Modeling team. You will work at the forefront of development, contributing to the creation of…
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Computer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer
Apple
Sunnyvale, CA
Proficiency in Python and in a modern deep learning framework such as PyTorch or JAX
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Senior Associate - AI Security Engineer
New York Life Insurance Co
United States
New York Life is seeking a hands-on AI Security Engineer to evaluate and secure emerging AI technologies through practical engineering, security testing, and proof-of-concept (PoC)…
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Sr. System/Test Validation Engineer
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Austin, TX
AMD’s Product Development Engineering team is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support our Data Center Accelerated Computing products. In this role, you will develop and deploy…
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Software Engineer – AI Inference and Runtime Optimization
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Austin, TX
A collaborative engineer with strong software development, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
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Software Engineer – AI Inference Integration and Optimization
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Austin, TX
A collaborative engineer with strong programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills who enjoys learning and improving software performance.
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Software Engineer – AI Inference and Performance Optimization
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Austin, TX
A collaborative engineer with strong software development, debugging, and problem-solving skills who can turn performance analysis into practical improvements.
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Sr. Silicon Design Engineer: Hardware-Software Co-Design
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Bellevue, WA
The AMD AI Group is looking for a Senior Silicon Design Engineer to co-design the hardware-software interface for AMD Instinct™ GPUs. You will work with hardware architects to model and…
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AI Platform Security Engineer
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
San Diego, CA
AMD is looking for an AI Platform Security Engineer to join the Product Security Office (PSO) in securing the platforms that run the world’s most demanding AI workloads. Working across…
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Manufacturing Integration and Test Engineer
Epirus
Torrance, CA
Comfortable with object-oriented programming such as C++, C, Python
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Hardware Engineer
Atom Computing
Boulder, CO
- $100,000 to $140,000 USD / year
Capable in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for basic data acquisition, instrument control, and automating hardware test and characterization.
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Senior Systems Engineer
PlayStation Global
Remote, United States
Bungie is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a focus on End User Experience (EUX) and Endpoint Engineering to join our Studio IT team. This role will help design, build, and improve the…
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Backend Software Engineer - Data Connectors
Palantir Technologies
NY
Java and Python for connectors, backend services, and developer SDKs
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AI Engineer Architect / FDE (Prototype/POCs)
Insight Global
Chicago, IL
- From $94 USD / hour
2. Programming Skills: Expertise in Python and tools like Hugging Face, Langchain, and OpenAI API.
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AI Engineer Architect / FDE (Prototype/POCs)
Insight Global
Chicago, IL
- From $94 USD / hour
2. Programming Skills: Expertise in Python and tools like Hugging Face, Langchain, and OpenAI API.
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Software Engineer- Python & .NET
Insight Global
Columbus, OH
- From $64 USD / hour
This engineer will work across both new development and existing services, with a strong emphasis on Python-based backend API development. The ideal candidate can step into an established…
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Test Engineer
Insight Global
Saint-Paul, MN
- From $62 USD / hour
Experience using software testing tools such as Selenium WebDriver/Grid, Playwright, Python, SQL, Postman, JavaScript, Ruby, Azure, Jira, Version Control (Bitbucket preferred or other).
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Staff Forward Deployed Engineer
Databricks
Remote, United States
As a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will work with federal, state, and local government customers to build and productionize solutions to their data & AI challenges using the…
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Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer
Databricks
Remote, United States
As a Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will work with federal, state, and local government customers to build and productionize solutions to their data & AI challenges using the…
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Senior Firmware Engineer
Lab37
Pittsburgh, PA
- $158,000 to $218,000 USD / year
Build the firmware that brings our custom robot electronics to life. We’re looking for a Firmware Engineer to own embedded software for the boards that connect our robots’ sensors,…
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Automated Test Engineer (Edifecs)
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
Blacksburg, VA
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Automated Test Engineer (Edifecs)
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Software Developer in Test (SDET)
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
Blacksburg, VA
NOTE: This is NOT an SQA tester position. Candidates MUST have strong programming skills, often in languages such as C#, .Net, Java, or Python.
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Senior Software Test Engineer
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
Blacksburg, VA
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Software Test Engineer
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AWS Engineer
Koniag Government Services
Vienna, VA
Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an AWS Engineer with a TS/SCI security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. This position…
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Automated Test Engineer (Edifecs)
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
Ashburn, VA
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Automated Test Engineer (Edifecs)

Virginia Tech

Research Scientist I – Marine Robotics

Suffolk, VA, United States

$90,000-$120,000, Commensurate with Experience

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Pay: $90,000-$120,000, Commensurate with Experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

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Job Description

The Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics (CMAR) at Virginia Tech is seeking a Research Scientist to support the development and operation of advanced marine robotic systems. The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer responsible for designing, developing, integrating, testing, and deploying electrical and software systems for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and other marine robotic platforms.

The position will involve work across multiple levels of the system, including embedded electronics and firmware, power and communications systems, sensors and actuators, onboard computing, robotic software, and system-level integration. The Research Scientist will work closely with faculty, research staff, graduate students, industry partners, and government sponsors to develop and demonstrate new capabilities for marine robotic systems.

The successful candidate will contribute to sponsored research projects from initial design and development through laboratory testing, field deployment, and demonstration. Responsibilities will also include technical documentation, research reporting, proposal development, and dissemination of research results through technical presentations and scholarly publications.

This position requires eligibility to access and handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which requires U.S. citizenship. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a closely related engineering discipline,or bachelor’s with + 5 years post-bachelor’s experience.
Experience designing, developing, and testing, robotic systems for marine environments (or similarly challenging environments), including: o Development, integration, and testing of software. o Development, integration, and testing of electrical subsystems. o Integration of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and onboard computers. o Hardware, software, and electrical systems integration. o Field deployment, operation, and testing.
Experience with relevant technologies in the context of robotic systems for marine environments (or similarly challenging environments), including: o C++, Python, MATLAB, or other relevant programming languages. o Ubuntu or similar Linux distributions. o ROS, ROS2, or comparable robotics software frameworks. o Git or comparable version control software. o Serial communications, Ethernet, CAN, or other communication protocols commonly used in robotic systems. o Motor controllers, actuators, sensors, power electronics, battery systems, and communications systems commonly used in robotic systems.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering and research teams.
US Citizen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing printed circuit boards and electronic systems.
Experience developing embedded firmware for microcontrollers.
Experience designing unmanned underwater vehicles
Experience planning and executing field deployments of unmanned underwater vehicles
Experience with robotic perception, planning, control, localization, or other autonomous system capabilities.
Record of peer-reviewed scholarly publications.
Experience working on federally sponsored research projects or collaborating with industry or government research partners.
Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate student researchers.
Strong communication skills.

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Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$90,000-$120,000, Commensurate with Experience

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Review Date

November 11, 2026 - open until filled.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Cole Tankersley at cpt19@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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