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This role will focus on developing and improving physics-aware reward models, scaling simulation within reinforcement learning workflows, and extending motion modeling to complex human-object and human-scene interactions.\nKey Responsibilities Include:\nDevelop and improve physics-based motion reward models for post-training generative video systems.\nEnhance dynamic and contact components of reward signals to improve physical realism.\nOptimize reward and simulation pipelines so they can run efficiently within large-scale reinforcement learning loops.\nExtend motion modeling from single-body scenarios to human-object and human-scene interactions using 3D mesh representations.\nConduct research and experimentation in generative modeling, simulation, and physics-aware learning.\nProfile and optimize compute-intensive Python/PyTorch pipelines.\nEvaluate and validate simulated physical behaviors and quantities against qualitative or human-judged ground truth.\nRequired Qualifications:\n5+ years of relevant research or industry experience.\nExperience with rigid-body and/or contact simulation using tools such as MuJoCo, Isaac, Bullet, or equivalent platforms.\nExperience with 3D human pose and motion representations, including SMPL-family models or similar approaches.\nStrong proficiency with Python and PyTorch, including profiling and optimization of compute-heavy pipelines.\nExperience with reinforcement learning reward design and post-training of large generative models.\nStrong understanding of numerical methods and solver stability.\nMS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Graphics, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPhD in Computer Science, Physical Science, Robotics, Graphics, or a closely related field.\nExperience with generative video, diffusion models, or simulation-based video generation.\nExperience scaling simulation workloads for research or production environments.\nPublications or demonstrated research in physics-grounded generative modeling, differentiable simulation, human motion generation, or related areas.\nExperience validating simulated physical quantities or model behavior against human-evaluated ground truth.\nOur benefits package includes:\nComprehensive medical benefits\nCompetitive pay\n401(k) retirement plan\n…and much more\nAbout INSPYR Solutions\nTechnology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.\nINSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. INSPYR Solutions complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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