Cursor is seeking a Research Scientist to lead autonomous reinforcement learning (RL) or mid-training research initiatives. This role involves owning complex, open-ended research problems, from hypothesis formation to experimental design and result integration. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in RL and ML, coupled with exceptional programming skills, enabling them to tackle challenging research tasks independently.
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