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Sentra
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
Sentra is building organizational superintelligence through memory infrastructure that reasons across time, causality, and context. As a Research Scientist, you will tackle fundamental problems in knowledge representation, temporal reasoning, and semantic compression. You will design and implement systems that maintain execution state for entire organizations, consolidate millions of micro-events into durable knowledge, and learn patterns that predict events before it happens.
Key Responsibilities
Build LLM-powered information extraction pipelines that process unstructured communications and text data into structured entity-relationship representations.
Develop memory consolidation algorithms that validate information through multiple observations, merge duplicate entities, and prune ephemeral data.
Design temporal knowledge graph architectures that model organizational execution state as living, continuously updated systems rather than static records.
Create graph attention mechanisms and reasoning systems for complex causal queries about blockers, dependencies, and outcome patterns.
Research lossy semantic compression using information-theoretic principles to condense event streams into query-relevant long-term memory.
Design entity resolution systems handling identity evolution where entities merge, split, and transform through time.
Build meta-learning systems that identify organizational patterns and recognize when current situations match historical success or failure indicators.
Develop privacy-preserving cross-organizational learning using federated learning and differential privacy techniques.
Publish research findings and contribute to the broader research community on knowledge graphs and organizational intelligence.
Must-have Requirements
5+ years building novel systems in machine learning, NLP, knowledge graphs, or related areas with evidence through publications, production implementations, or significant open-source contributions.
Deep knowledge of knowledge graphs, graph neural networks, or temporal reasoning demonstrated through shipped systems and architectural exploration.
Strong ML and NLP foundation, particularly in information extraction, entity resolution, or semantic representation.
Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks (PyTorch preferred) with experience deploying models at scale.
Track record of publishing research (conference papers, technical blog posts, or detailed technical documentation) and exploring novel architectures.
Ability to move between theoretical investigation and practical implementation, shipping research into production.
Bonus skills:
Graph databases (Neo4j, TigerGraph, Neptune) and query optimization for large-scale graphs.
Information theory, compression, or temporal data structures.
Causal inference, probabilistic reasoning, or Bayesian methods.
Distributed systems, stream processing, or real-time ML serving.
Human memory and cognition models.
Privacy-preserving ML (federated learning, differential privacy, secure multi-party computation).
Enterprise AI systems, workflow automation, or organizational software.
Publications at top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, KDD, EMNLP, ACL, WWW, SOSP, OSDI).
Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary: $150,000 - $300,000
Equity: 0.3% - 2% depending on level
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision
Wellness & Productivity Stipend: $2,500/month to cover meals, transport, gym memberships, or other personal productivity needs
Hardware & Tools: Latest MacBook Pro and AI development tools (ChatGPT Pro, Claude Pro, Cursor, etc.)
Learning & Growth: Dedicated budget for conferences, courses, and professional development
Relocation Support: Available for on-site hires
Flexible Time Off Policy
Total estimated annual benefits package: ~$30K-$35K in addition to base and equity.
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$150k-300k yearly 5d ago
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Applied Scientist: Causal AI for Enterprise Marketing
Mxv
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
A leading AI science company in San Francisco is seeking an Applied Scientist to tackle complex marketing measurement challenges. The role involves designing innovative algorithms and collaborating with clients to ensure accuracy at scale. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in research code and a strong mathematical background, including causal inference. The compensation ranges from $235K to $258K, with equity offers and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic startup environment.
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$235k-258k yearly 2d ago
Research Scientist, Ultrasound Imaging
Nudge Real Estate
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
About Nudge
Nudge's goal is to help the brain work better by creating a generalized product that can precisely stimulate and image the brain, entirely non-invasively. We aim to achieve this by developing cutting-edge ultrasound technology to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders, like addiction, and eventually, creating a mainstream consumer device that can modulate mood, focus, sleep, and more.
To realize those ambitions, we're growing a scrappy, multidisciplinary, science and engineering team focused on making the best technology possible for interfacing with the whole brain, and a product that has the potential to improve people's daily lives more than any other.
About the team
The Research Team at Nudge is innovating on multiple frontiers in neuroscience and neurotechnology, and is primarily focused on developing ultrasound-based neuromodulation to treat conditions like depression, chronic pain and addiction as well as enhance the wellbeing of healthy people. We're also building the first scalable, portable hardware for noninvasive structural ultrasound-based imaging the quality of an MRI. The team is running human trials for neuromodulation and developing algorithms that will enable on-device imaging.
About the role
Work closely with the Head of Research and engineering team to build the capabilities for on-device ultrasound-based imaging.
Develop algorithms for structural and functional ultrasound-based imaging
Perform validation of in-silico ultrasound imaging methods with Nudge hardware in physical models and in vivo
Contribute to the development of aberration correction techniques informed by ultrasound-based imaging
About you
5+ years experience
PhD or Postdoc in Bioengineering, Medical Imaging, Physics or equivalent
Expertise in ultrasound physics and metrology
Demonstrated history of exceptional contributions in your prior work experiences
Expertise in one or more of:
Full-waveform inversion imaging
Functional transcranial doppler imaging
Functional ultrasound imaging
Machine learning experience a plus
Compensation
$140,000 - $230,000/year + equity
Your salary may vary depending on multiple factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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$140k-230k yearly 5d ago
Robotics Research Scientist - Dexterous & Mobile Manipulation
Multiply Labs 3.1
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
A cutting-edge robotics startup is looking for a Research Scientist to enhance their robotic manipulation systems. This role entails advancing research, collaborating on publications, and prototyping solutions within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of modern robotic methods and 5+ years of relevant experience, alongside a solid publication record in prestigious conferences. Compensation ranges from $160,000 to $210,000 annually, with equity options available.
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$160k-210k yearly 5d ago
Quantum-Accelerated Generative AI Research Scientist
Sygaldry Technologies
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
A quantum-accelerated AI firm is seeking an ML Research Scientist in San Francisco. The role involves advancing generative models and quantum integration for improved AI capabilities. Ideal candidates have deep expertise in diffusion models and experience with ML frameworks. This position offers a competitive salary, equity, and strong benefits, promoting a unique culture centered on curiosity and collaboration.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 2d ago
AI Security Research Scientist - Red Team & LLM Guardrails
Virtue Ai
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
A pioneering AI security company located in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scientist to develop and enhance cutting-edge agent and machine learning security techniques. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python and various LLM libraries, with a passion for innovation in a fast-paced startup environment. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI solutions.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 1d ago
Research Scientist - Salesforce AI Research
Niebles
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
*To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.*Salesforce Research advances state-of-the-art AI techniques, developing models and prototypes that pave the path for innovative products at Salesforce. We tackle real-world problems in areas such as image recognition and natural language processing from Salesforce's enterprise customers by harnessing the latest deep learning techniques. As part of our team you'll learn unique skills, work with talented people and help us shape the future of AI in Palo Alto and our recently announced new hub, Salesforce Research Asia in Singapore!**Job Category**Software Engineering****Job Details********About Salesforce****Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.**Salesforce AI Research is looking for outstanding AI Research Scientists / Research Engineers.**Our team discovers new research problems, develops novel models, and bridges the gap between groundbreaking theory and customer-facing reality. We are dedicated to a high-impact research model that provides the best of both worlds: the ability to advance the state-of-the-art in AI and the opportunity to see that work operate at massive, real-world scale within the world's #1 AI CRM. We believe that making substantive progress on hard, enterprise-level applications drives and sharpens the research questions we study.Check out our website to learn more about the groundbreaking work of the Salesforce AI Research team:**Candidates have a strong background in one or more of the following areas:*** **Agentic AI & Reasoning:** LLM-powered agents, reinforcement learning, and autonomous workflows.* **Multimodal & Computer Vision:** Vision-language models (VLM), video understanding, and visual grounding for GUI agents.* **Speech Intelligence:** Voice intelligence, TTS/ASR, human-like turn-taking, and low-latency audio processing.* **Efficient Systems:** Scalable deep learning infrastructure, high-performance audio/video pipelines, and low-latency deployment.* **Core Modeling:** Machine learning methodology, pre-training/post-training (RLHF, DPO), and model distillation.**Responsibilities:*** Own and pursue ambitious research and engineering goals aligned with strategic initiatives.* Develop novel models and technical solutions for real-world, large-scale problems within the enterprise ecosystem.* Design, build, and maintain production-ready services, including scalable APIs and agentic evaluators.* Collaborate across a strike-team of researchers and engineers to deliver complex projects that directly impact our core AI products and customer experiences.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Ph.D., Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.* A strong publication record in top AI venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, ICCV, ACL, EMNLP) **OR** a proven track record of shipping AI products to real users.* Demonstrated expertise in one or more core focus areas: LLMs, Agentic Systems, Computer Vision/Multimodal, Speech Intelligence, or Research Engineering.* Experience with Python and deep learning libraries/platforms (e.g., PyTorch, Jax, or DeepSpeed).* Proven ability to implement, operate, and deliver results via innovation at a large scale.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Full-time industry experience in deep learning research and/or product development.* Experience training and evaluating large-scale multimodal models or speech models, including techniques for alignment, safety, and latency optimization.* Experience with production cloud deployments (AWS/GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes), or high-performance systems (MLOps).* Strong programming skills, with a competitive background (e.g., ACM-ICPC or significant open-source contributions) or experience in UI/graphic design.* Thoughtful about AI impacts, trust, and ethics.* Outstanding communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.Unleash Your PotentialWhen you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and *be your best*, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can *do your best*. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future - but to redefine what's possible - for yourself, for AI, and the world.****Accommodations****If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this .****Posting Statement****Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications - without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. 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$95k-160k yearly est. 1d ago
Behavioral Research Scientist ($140,000-$160,000 + Equity) at VC-backed AI simulation platform
Jack & Jill/External ATS
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
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Behavioral Research Scientist
Salary: $140,000-$160,000 + Equity
Company Description: VC-backed AI simulation platform
Job Description:
Shape the cognitive and behavioral foundations of AI agents for a cutting‑edge simulation engine. This role involves applying scientific depth to model decision‑making, attention, and heuristics, impacting how next‑generation digital products are designed. Join a team at the intersection of AI, behavioral science, and product experimentation, bringing real‑world impact to scalable systems.
Location: San Francisco, USA
Why this role is remarkable:
Join a team creating category‑defining technology, building the simulation layer for adaptive software.
Backed by top‑tier VCs and product/engineering leaders from leading tech companies.
Apply deep behavioral science and cutting‑edge AI to solve complex product challenges with immediate impact.
What you will do:
Ground AI agents in validated behavioral and cognitive frameworks, modeling human decision‑making.
Translate behavioral theories into practical agent architectures, defining user clusters and personas.
Design and analyze in silico experiments to test agent responses and benchmark simulation realism.
The ideal candidate:
PhD or postdoc in Cognitive Science, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, or HCI.
Proven experience conducting original research on decision‑making or behavioral modeling in digital contexts.
Passionate about applying rigorous scientific research to real‑world, impactful AI systems.
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$140k-160k yearly 5d ago
AI Research Scientist
Menlo Ventures
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
About Chai Discovery
Chai Discovery is unlocking new biology with artificial intelligence by building state-of-the-art foundation models. The company is operating in stealth mode by a highly experienced founding team, who are well known in the AI community for seminal research accomplishments at top AI labs, have run AI departments at top AI x Biology organizations, have exited a past company via IPO, and sold AI technologies to multiple top 10 pharma companies. The company is backed with significant capital by top-tier investors.
Position Overview
Chai Discovery is seeking a highly experienced AI Research Scientist to play a crucial role in the development of our next-generation AI x biology foundation models and application to real‑world drug discovery challenges. The AI Research Scientist will work closely with the founding team to design and implement AI‑powered solutions to complex problems in the drug discovery pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and evaluate novel AI models tailored for drug discovery applications, such as protein design and small molecule discovery.
Manage and lead large‑scale machine learning research projects, ensuring they align with business goals.
Scale our models on massive datasets in a distributed fashion across many GPU nodes.
Develop innovative new techniques focused on large‑scale models for biomolecular design.
Develop robust and scalable AI pipelines to process, analyze, and interpret large‑scale biological and chemical datasets.
Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI research and bioengineering, communicate insights to the broader team, and incorporate relevant techniques into the company's research agenda.
Work closely with software engineers to integrate AI models into production systems, platforms, and front‑end applications.
Support customers on the deployment of our systems into real‑world drug discovery workflows.
Participate in writing research papers, patent applications, and case studies.
Qualifications
Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on deep learning model development, with expertise in PyTorch, JAX or Tensorflow.
Strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and AI algorithms.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead research projects, for example by publishing research at top conferences or serving as a staff+ engineer in top industry functions.
Previous experience applying AI to biomolecular data is a plus.
Experience managing technical teams or leading complex technical projects is a plus.
What We Offer
Highly engaging work at the frontier of AI‑driven drug discovery that will fundamentally change how new drugs are created.
Opportunity to work with world‑renowned leaders in the AI x biology ecosystem who have created some of the most impactful advancements to date and led highly successful technology careers.
Highly competitive salary
Highly competitive equity package
Healthcare and wellness benefits
Continuous learning and career growth opportunities
Collaborative and supportive startup culture
A high‑energy team who are guided by our mission to increase the efficiency of creating new medicines and positively impact millions of lives.
Chai Discovery, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 5d ago
Frontier Mathematical AI Research Scientist
Openai 4.2
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
A leading AI research company in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scientist in mathematical sciences to design and build AI models that tackle complex scientific problems. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience with frontier models. This position operates on a hybrid work model, valuing rigor and reproducibility in scientific research. Competitive compensation is offered.
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$106k-174k yearly est. 1d ago
Foundational AI Speech Scientist, STT/TTS Research, Equity
Aldea Inc. 3.9
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
A pioneering AI technology company in San Francisco seeks a Foundational AI Research Scientist (Speech) to advance speech understanding and generation. The role involves leading research in STT, TTS, and speech-to-speech modeling, requiring a Ph.D. and substantial experience in training foundational models. Candidates should possess deep expertise in modern sequence modeling architectures and a history of impactful research contributions. The company offers flexible paid time off and comprehensive health coverage.
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$61k-94k yearly est. 2d ago
Senior AI Researcher: Foundation Models for Earth Data
Hum 3.8
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
A cutting-edge AI startup is seeking an experienced AI Researcher to drive innovative research in generative AI and build multimodal foundation models. Ideally located in San Francisco, the candidate will require a PhD and 5+ years in the field. Responsibilities include designing and implementing models, conducting independent research, and publishing findings. This role is central to advancing AI for earth observation and creating a positive impact.
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$85k-122k yearly est. 3d ago
Research Scientist in the Center for Brain and Health - Drs Bas Rokers and Kartik Sreenivasan
New River Community College 3.7
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
The Center for Brain and Health (CBH) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a Research Scientist to explore scientific questions related to an in-progress normative brain database. The research scientist will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for collection of multimodal brain data, including MR imaging, MEG, EEG, and eye tracking. The tentpole of the CBH is the first normative brain database in the region, featuring structural, functional, diffusion MRI, behavioral and health measures, genetic information, and lifestyle questionnaires.
The anticipated appointment start date is May 1, 2026, with a guaranteed term of 18 months and the possibility of renewal based on performance.
Responsibilities
Explore scientific questions related to the normative brain database.
Conduct data collection and processing of multimodal MR imaging, MEG, EEG, and eye tracking.
Apply big‑data analysis techniques and advanced computational methods to brain imaging data.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary research team.
Contribute to peer‑reviewed publications and scientific communication.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, MR Physics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
Postdoctoral experience or an equivalent level of experience preferred.
Extensive experience with multimodal MRI, including functional, structural, and tractography methods.
Proficiency in big‑data analysis techniques.
Experience with other large brain databases preferred.
Strong computational skills and a solid publication record.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits.
Housing allowance.
Other benefits as specified in the employment terms.
Application Instructions
Cover letter.
Curriculum vitae with a full publication list.
Transcript.
Statement of research interests.
Three representative publications.
Three letters of reference.
All materials must be submitted in PDF format. Applications are accepted immediately; please submit through the NYUAD careers page at ************************************************************* For questions, contact ************** or **************************.
UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
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A technology firm specializing in neuroscience is seeking a Research Scientist focused on rodent behavior and neural imaging. The ideal candidate will design experiments, analyze neural data, and translate findings to human studies. Candidates should hold a PhD or postdoc in relevant fields and demonstrate proficiency in ultrasound neuromodulation techniques. This role is critical for advancing non-invasive brain research.
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$104k-165k yearly est. 3d ago
Research Scientist/Engineer - Post-training, Inference, & Safety and Security
Virtue Ai
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
Virtue AI is at the forefront of AI security & compliance. Our mission is to build the essential AI security platform with advanced and comprehensive guardrails and red‑teaming tools that enable organizations to deploy different AI applications confidently and responsibly in different sectors, such as finance, healthcare, telecom, retail, and government. Just as Palo Alto Networks redefined network security, our mission is to define and lead the new category of AI Security. We are a well‑funded, early‑stage startup founded by industry veterans, and we're looking for passionate builders to join our core team.
Are you a high‑performing, motivated machine learning engineer ready to make a significant impact in the AI security space? We are looking for talented engineers to develop cutting‑edge products on agent and LLM securities.
What You'll Do
As a Research Scientist, you will play a key role in developing production‑ready and cutting‑edge agent and ML security techniques. Your work will directly contribute to advancing our products and services and driving innovation within the industry.
You will:
Develop our core techniques for agent and model red‑teaming, including discovering novel testing paths, designing novel testing techniques, and developing automatic testing platforms
Develop and train our core guardrail models for different input modalities and defense targets and goals
Apply efficiency inference methods to reduce model latency
Work with the research engineers to integrate our developed techniques into products
What Makes You a Great Fit
You'll thrive in this role if you're excited by new technology, love solving customer problems, and can comfortably bridge the business and technical worlds.
Required qualifications:
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, along with expertise in LLM libraries like PyTorch, DeepSpeed, OpenRLHF, vLLM, verl, etc
Experience in LLM finetuning for different modalities
Experience in building LLM‑based agents for various applications
Experience in conducting large‑scale red‑teaming for LLMs and agents
Preferred qualifications:
Hands‑on experience with Docker for containerization and deployment
Hands‑on experience in backend engineering (Go, C/C++) and front‑end development (Node.js, Typescript)
Enthusiasm for thriving in a fast‑paced startup environment
Strong problem‑solving skills and effective communication abilities
Why Join Virtue AI
Competitive base salary compensation + equity commensurate with skills and experience.
Impact at scale - Help define the category AI security and partner with Fortune 500 enterprises on their most strategic AI initiatives.
Work on the frontier - Engage with bleeding‑edge AI/ML and deploy AI security solutions for use cases that don't yet exist anywhere else yet.
Collaborative culture - Join a team of builders, problem‑solvers, and innovators who are mission‑driven and collaborative.
Opportunity for growth - Shape not only our customer engagements, but also the processes and culture of an early lean team with plans for scale.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Virtue AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, consistent with legal requirements.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 1d ago
ML Research Scientist - Quantum Accelerated Generative Models
Sygaldry Technologies
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
About Sygaldry
Sygaldry Technologies is building quantum-accelerated AI servers to exponentially speed up training and inference for AI. By integrating quantum and AI, we're accelerating the path to superintelligence, and engineering the conditions for it to scale efficiently and operate affordably. Sygaldry AI servers combine multiple qubit types within a single, fault-tolerant architecture to deliver the combination of cost, scale, and speed necessary for advanced AI applications. We pioneer new domains in physics, engineering, and AI, tackling the hardest challenges with a grounded, optimistic, and rigorous culture. We're looking for individuals ready to define the intersection of quantum and AI and drive its profound global impact.
About the Role
Generative AI is transforming what's computationally possible-but it's also exposing the limits of classical hardware. Diffusion models produce extraordinary results, yet their iterative sampling and high-dimensional score estimation create computational bottlenecks that scale poorly.
We believe quantum computing offers a path through these bottlenecks. As an ML Research Scientist, you'll work at the frontier of generative modeling and quantum acceleration, developing the theoretical foundations and practical implementations that connect these fields. You'll identify where quantum approaches can provide genuine advantage in generative workflows-not incremental improvements, but structural speedups rooted in the mathematics of these models.
What You'll Work On
Generative Model Architecture & Efficiency
Advance state-of-the-art diffusion and score-based generative models
Analyze computational bottlenecks in sampling, denoising, and likelihood estimation
Develop and benchmark novel solver methods for diffusion ODEs/SDEs
Quantum-Classical Integration
Identify mathematical structures in generative models amenable to quantum speedup
Prototype hybrid workflows where quantum subroutines accelerate classical pipelines
Rigorously benchmark theoretical versus practical advantage in realistic workloads
Research to Production
Translate research insights into scalable implementations
Collaborate with quantum hardware teams to inform architecture requirements
Build systems that make quantum-accelerated generation accessible to practitioners
You May Be a Good Fit If You
Have deep expertise in diffusion probabilistic models, score matching, or related generative methods
Understand the mathematical foundations: SDEs, ODEs, Langevin dynamics, probability flow
Are experienced with ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX) and efficient inference implementation
Question assumptions and validate with rigor, following interesting threads wherever they lead
Communicate complex ideas clearly across research communities
Are excited to work on problems no one has solved before
Strong Candidates May Have
Published research on diffusion models, score-based generation, or neural ODE/SDE methods
Experience optimizing sampling efficiency (DDIM, DPM-Solver, consistency models, etc.)
Familiarity with numerical methods for differential equations
Understanding of quantum algorithms and computational complexity
Background in high-dimensional probability or stochastic processes
Why This Matters
Your work accelerates the path to quantum superintelligence. Each quantum component integrated, each AI model enhanced, each instruction set optimized brings us closer to a future where intelligence and quantum mechanics are inextricably intertwined. We're not building incremental improvements - we're creating exponential transformations that will make AI more affordable, sustainable, personalized, and fundamentally more capable.
How We're Different
We're building the infrastructure for quantum superintelligence and pioneering new domains at the intersection of physics, engineering, and AI. At Sygaldry, curiosity and intellectual courage drive our work. We approach ambitious challenges with a grounded, optimistic, and rigorous culture and know that kind people build the strongest teams. We prioritize mission over ego and collaborate openly with a strong sense of shared purpose. We dream big, yet we execute with a love of detail. We're looking for scientists, engineers, and operators to forge new paths with us at the intersection of quantum and AI.
Culture & Benefits
Visa Sponsorship - We know what it takes to make top talent thrive here. We're open to supporting visas whenever possible.
Compensation - We value your contribution and invest in your future with a competitive salary and meaningful equity.
Benefits - Your well-being matters. We provide company-sponsored health coverage to give you and your family peace of mind.
Connection - Whether it's company offsite or casual crew socials, we make time to connect, recharge, and have fun together.
Time Off - We trust you to take the time you need. Unlimited PTO so you can rest, recharge, and come back ready to make an impact.
We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. If you don't think this role is right for you, but you believe that you would have something meaningful to to contribute to our mission, please reach out at **********************
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$95k-160k yearly est. 2d ago
Research Scientist - Drive Scalable ML & Broad Impact
Openai 4.2
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
An established industry player is seeking a passionate Research Scientist to innovate and advance machine learning techniques. This role offers the opportunity to develop impactful research while collaborating across teams to push the boundaries of AI. Ideal candidates will have a track record of innovation, a strong understanding of deep learning algorithms, and a commitment to the ethical implications of AI technology. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to ensuring AI benefits all of humanity and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology.
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$106k-174k yearly est. 1d ago
Foundational AI Scientist (LLMs)
Aldea Inc. 3.9
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
An innovative AI startup in San Francisco is looking for a Foundational AI Research Scientist to pioneer next-generation large-language-model architectures. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of sequence modeling architectures, expertise in PyTorch, and experience in pre-training large language models. Join a dynamic team to help shape the future of intelligent human-machine interfaces.
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$48k-73k yearly est. 3d ago
Research Scientist
Openai 4.2
Associate scientist job in San Francisco, CA
By applying to this role, you will be considered for Research Scientist roles across all teams at OpenAI. About The Role As a Research Scientist here, you will develop innovative machine learning techniques and advance the research agenda of the team you work on, while also collaborating with peers across the organization. We are looking for people who want to discover simple, generalizable ideas that work well even at large scale, and form part of a broader research vision that unifies the entire company.
We Expect You To
Have a track record of coming up with new ideas or improving upon existing ideas in machine learning, demonstrated by accomplishments such as first author publications or projects.
Possess the ability to own and pursue a research agenda, including choosing impactful research problems and autonomously carrying out long-running projects.
Be excited about OpenAI's approach to research.
Nice To Have
Interested in and thoughtful about the impacts of AI technology.
Past experience in creating high-performance implementations of deep learning algorithms.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
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How much does an associate scientist earn in Mountain View, CA?
The average associate scientist in Mountain View, CA earns between $71,000 and $179,000 annually. This compares to the national average associate scientist range of $53,000 to $109,000.
Average associate scientist salary in Mountain View, CA
$113,000
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