Head of World Model
- Pay
- $244,140 – $413,160 per year
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Executive
- Education
- Master's degree
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- foundation models
- world models
- large-scale learning systems
- AI research
- team leadership
- recruiting
- Mandarin Chinese
- English
Also useful
- robotics
- loco-manipulation
- autonomous driving
- imitation learning from human demonstrations
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
Pay and benefits
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.
About XPENG
XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.
From XPENG's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Head of World Model posting at XPENG states compensation of $244,140 – $413,160 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on XPENG's official career site.
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This Head of World Model position at XPENG is located in Santa Clara, CA (On-site). Always check XPENG's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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