Head of World Model

XPeng Motors

$244K — $413K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or above in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of leading high-impact AI research or product development.
  • Deep expertise in building and scaling foundation models or other large-scale learning systems.
  • Experience in leading, recruiting, and developing research and engineering teams.
  • Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, with strong communication skills in both languages.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of world foundation models for robust loco-manipulation.
  • Ensure strong generalization across various robot platforms and hardware generations.
  • Innovate efficient learning strategies utilizing diverse data sources.
  • Leverage robot data, low-fidelity human demonstrations, and Internet-scale data for model enhancement.
  • Drive the research agenda to push the boundaries of autonomous driving technologies.

Benefits

  • A fun, supportive and engaging environment.
  • Infrastructures and computational resources for ML model development.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with top talent.
  • Make a significant impact on the transportation revolution through advancements in autonomous driving.
  • Snacks, lunches, dinners, and fun activities.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Head of World Models to develop foundational models that enable robots to learn, reason, and act reliably in the physical world.

You will lead the development of world foundation models for robust loco-manipulation, with strong generalization across robot platforms and hardware generations. You will also build efficient learning strategies that leverage diverse data sources, including robot data, low-fidelity human demonstrations, and Internet-scale data.

Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree or above in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of leading high-impact AI research or product development.
  • Deep expertise in building and scaling foundation models, world models, or other large-scale learning systems.
  • Experience leading, recruiting, and developing research and engineering teams.
  • Fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.


What do we provide:
  • A fun, supportive and engaging environment
  • Infrastructures and computational resources to support your ML model development/research.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field.
  • Opportunity to make significant impact on transportation revolution by the means of advancing autonomous driving
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Snacks, lunches, dinners, and fun activities


The base salary range for this full-time position is $244,140-$413,160, in addition to bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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