ML/RL Engineer, Behavior Planning at Bot Auto | Houston, TX | Rezi

ML/RL Engineer, Behavior Planning at Bot Auto

ML/RL Engineer, Behavior Planning

Bot Auto · Houston, TX

1 months ago

ML/RL Engineer, Behavior Planning

Bot Auto · Houston, TX

a month ago
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About the Role

We are seeking an ML/RL Engineer to join our Algo team and drive the development of our unified behavioral architecture. This role bridges simulation and the real world by developing a scalable policy framework for L4 ego-policy and simulated agents, working at the intersection of Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) and safety-critical system design.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and train diverse, conditioned policies that simulate realistic driving behaviors to stress-test and validate our autonomous driving stack.
  • Lead the research and implementation of advanced RL algorithms to ensure safety metrics are treated as primary constraints in the learning process.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust reward functions and evaluation metrics that balance safety, progress, and comfort.
  • Contribute to the optimization of our large-scale, high-throughput training environments to enable rapid iteration on complex multi-agent scenarios.
  • Advance our state-of-the-art neural architectures to improve spatial reasoning, long-horizon planning, and interaction modeling.
  • Work closely with Simulation and Planning teams to integrate research-grade models into production-quality, safety-critical software.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of training and deploying deep RL algorithms (e.g., PPO, SAC) for complex, real-world robotic or autonomous systems.
  • Expertise in Python and PyTorch; strong understanding of modern deep learning architectures and optimization techniques.
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Ability to diagnose and solve fundamental challenges in RL training, such as variance management and distribution shift.
  • Experience with constrained optimization or safety-critical learning frameworks.
  • Background in MARL training stability, including self-play and decentralized execution strategies.
  • Familiarity with vehicle dynamics and behavior planning, particularly for long-haul highway environments.

Skills

  • Python
  • PyTorch
  • Deep Learning
  • Optimization Techniques
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL)
  • Behavioral Modeling
  • Safety-Constrained Learning
  • Reward & Objective Design
  • Scalable Training Pipelines
  • Model Architecture
  • Spatial Reasoning
  • Long-Horizon Planning
  • Interaction Modeling
  • Constrained Optimization
  • Safety-Critical Learning
  • MARL Training Stability
  • Self-Play
  • Decentralized Execution
  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • Behavior Planning

Education Level

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related quantitative field.

Salary/Compensations

  • Competitive salary based on experience, with opportunities for performance bonuses and equity.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Paid time off

About the Company

  • At Bot Auto, we are revolutionizing the transportation of goods with our cutting-edge autonomous trucks, enhancing the quality of life for communities around the globe.
  • With the agility of a startup and the wisdom of seasoned experts, our team has achieved numerous world-firsts and unparalleled innovations.
  • United by a shared vision, we create groundbreaking solutions that propel the future of transportation.
  • Join us and transform your ideas into reality.