Natural Language Modeling Research Scientist, Siri
Apple Inc. 4.8
San Francisco, CA jobs
Lead Natural Language Modeling Research Scientist, Siri Speech
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Machine Learning and AI
Are you excited about Generative AI and Large Language Models? Are you interested in working on cutting edge generative modeling technologies and its application to virtual assistants to enrich billions of people!? Join the SWE Response team at Apple! We are looking for an exceptional senior research scientist experienced in design and development of training, adapting and deploying large scale ML models with a focus on natural language understanding, generation, speech and/or multimodal generation. Additionally, you'll advance and apply the latest ML techniques to Apple's virtual assistant and dive into the details to craft the Siri experience for millions of users worldwide.
Description
We are seeking a lead scientist candidate with a proven track record in applied ML research who is not only capable of hands‑on work but also leading projects. Responsibilities in the role will include training large‑scale language and multimodal models on distributed backends, deployment of compact neural architectures such as transformers efficiently on device, and learning policies that can be personalized to the user in a privacy‑preserving manner. Ensuring quality with an emphasis on fairness and model robustness would constitute an important part of the role. You will be interacting very closely with a variety of ML researchers, software engineers, hardware & design teams cross‑functionally. Your primary responsibilities will center on enriching conversation understanding capabilities through LLM and multimodal models. The user‑experience initiative would focus on enriching system safety experience.
Minimum Qualifications
5 - 7+ years experience in Machine Learning and its application to NLP, NLG or Speech
Hands‑on experience training LLMs, adapting pre‑trained LLMs for downstream tasks & human alignment
Proficiency in using ML toolkits, e.g., PyTorch
Strong programming skills in Python, C and C++
Preferred Qualifications
JAX (nice to have)
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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$181.1k-272.1k yearly 1d ago
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Research Scientist - Perception
Epsilon 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
About Us
We're tackling one of healthcare's most critical challenges in medical imaging and diagnostics. Our company operates at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and clinical practice, building technology that directly impacts patient outcomes. We've assembled one of the industry's most comprehensive and diverse medical imaging datasets and have a proven product-market fit with a substantial customer pipeline already in place.
Role Overview
We're seeking a Research Scientist with deep expertise in Perception to join our ML team. You'll be at the forefront of developing and deploying state-of-the-art vision models for medical imaging applications. This role focuses on training and scaling vision encoders for radiology diagnosis across multiple modalities including X-rays, CT scans, and MRI. You'll work with one of the largest and most diverse medical imaging datasets in the industry, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI-assisted diagnosis while maintaining the rigor required for clinical deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, train, and scale vision foundation models for radiology applications across X-ray, CT, and MRI modalities, implementing self-supervised / contrastive learning frameworks.
Evaluate model performance rigorously across academic benchmarks, internal offline datasets, and live production data.
Contribute hands-on to all stages of model development including dataset curation, architecture design, distributed training, and production deployment.
Stay current with cutting-edge research in computer vision and medical imaging AI.
Drive research and technical excellence through conference publications and technical blog posts, establishing best practices for training robust medical imaging models at scale.
Qualifications
6+ years of academia/industry experience in computer vision/machine learning
Deep expertise in training vision encoder models at scale (e.g. ViT, ConvNeXt). Strong foundation in contrastive learning, self-supervised learning, and foundation model pretraining.
Track record of implementing complex models from research papers and adapting them to new domains
Proficiency in PyTorch or JAX, with experience training models on multi-GPU/distributed systems
Hands-on experience with medical imaging applications, particularly radiology (X-ray, CT, MRI)
Strong software engineering skills and ability to write production-quality code
Preferred Qualifications
Publications at top-tier conferences (CVPR, ICCV/ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, MICCAI)
Experience with 3D medical image processing and retrieval tasks
Knowledge of vision-language models and multimodal learning
Experience with model interpretability and explainability methods
Understanding of clinical evaluation metrics, clinical workflows, and healthcare data (DICOM, HL7, etc.)
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$133k-193k yearly est. 23h ago
Research Scientist - Vision-Language Modeling
Epsilon 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
About Us
We're tackling one of healthcare's most critical challenges in medical imaging and diagnostics. Our company operates at the intersection of cutting‑edge AI and clinical practice, building technology that directly impacts patient outcomes. We've assembled one of the industry's most comprehensive and diverse medical imaging datasets and have a proven product‑market fit with a substantial customer pipeline already in place.
Role Overview
We're seeking a Research Scientist with deep expertise in Vision Language Modeling (VLMs) to join our ML team. You'll be at the forefront of developing and deploying state‑of‑the‑art multimodal models for clinical use in radiology settings. This role focuses on training and fine‑tuning vision‑language models (VLMs) that can generate accurate & grounded radiology reports across multiple imaging modalities including X‑rays, CT scans, and MRI. You'll work with one of the largest and most diverse medical imaging datasets in the industry, advancing the state‑of‑the‑art in grounded medical report generation, model alignment, and inference‑time reasoning while maintaining the clinical rigor required for healthcare deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, train, and scale vision‑language foundation models for radiology applications.
Develop and implement advanced post‑training strategies including preference optimization (DPO, IPO, KTO), reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), and other alignment techniques to improve clinical accuracy and reduce hallucinations.
Research and deploy inference‑time compute scaling techniques such as chain‑of‑thought reasoning, self‑refinement, and test‑time training to enhance model performance on complex diagnostic cases.
Pioneer grounded report generation capabilities, enabling models to spatially localize findings within medical images using bounding boxes or segmentation masks.
Design rigorous evaluation frameworks that assess text for medical accuracy and writing style.
Contribute hands‑on to all stages of model development including dataset curation, architecture design, distributed training, post‑training optimization, and production deployment.
Stay current with cutting‑edge research in vision‑language modeling, medical AI, and model alignment techniques.
Drive research and technical excellence through conference publications and technical blog posts, establishing best practices for training robust medical VLMs at scale.
Qualifications
6+ years of academia/industry experience in vision‑language modeling, multimodal learning, or related fields
Deep expertise in training and fine‑tuning large vision‑language models (e.g., LLaVA, Flamingo, CogVLM, Qwen‑VL, or similar architectures)
Strong foundation in modern post‑training techniques including:
Preference optimization methods (DPO, IPO, ORPO, KTO)
RLHF and reward modeling
Inference‑time compute scaling and reasoning strategies
Constitutional AI and other alignment techniques
Track record of implementing complex models from research papers and adapting them to new domains
Proficiency in PyTorch or JAX, with experience training large models on multi‑GPU/distributed systems
Experience with autoregressive language modeling and instruction tuning
Hands‑on experience with medical imaging applications, particularly radiology report generation
Strong software engineering skills and ability to write production‑quality code
Preferred Qualifications
Publications at top‑tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ACL, EMNLP, MICCAI)
Experience with grounded generation tasks (visual grounding, referring expression comprehension)
Knowledge of evaluation methodologies for long‑form generation, including factuality assessment and hallucination detection
Experience with 3D medical image processing and temporal modeling
Familiarity with clinical NLP and medical knowledge representation
Experience with model interpretability, explainability, and uncertainty quantification in safety‑critical applications
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$133k-193k yearly est. 23h ago
Staff Scientist - Nanofabrication Facility
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 4.4
San Francisco, CA jobs
The Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) is seeking to hire a Staff Scientist in the Nanofabrication Facility. This individual is expected to develop and lead a research program in quantum phenomena focused on fundamental understanding and materials targeting breakthroughs in coherence and scalability for quantum computing and quantum sensing. Candidates at every level of experience, ranging from early-career (career track) to experienced staff scientist, are encouraged to apply. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant research community dedicated to excellent science and international collaboration.
The Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) is a national user center for nanoscale science - one of five Department of Energy Nanoscale Science Research Centers. A multidisciplinary research center at the forefront of nanoscale science, the Molecular Foundry is a knowledge-based user facility that provides state-of-the-art expertise and instrumentation to a diverse, international community, drawing users from academia, national labs and industry. Here, you will be able to establish a leading research program taking advantage of our collaborative, interdisciplinary center.
The Staff Scientist position at the Molecular Foundry is a full-time principal investigator position with a working model based on equal division (50%/50%) of effort between user support and independent, world-class research. Beyond your own scientific research, you will support the research of a diverse and collaborative user community, who access the Molecular Foundry via a peer‑reviewed proposal process. Your unique research portfolio will attract and expand the Molecular Foundry user community and complement the environment of ongoing multidisciplinary research across LBNL.
This position is open to both career-track and career applications and the level at which the candidate will be hired is based on the experience and accomplishments.
What You Will Do:
Design and lead a robust individual research program related to the Molecular Foundry's research theme around materials for quantum science. This individual is expected to develop and lead a program on fundamental understanding of quantum phenomena in materials targeting breakthroughs in coherence and scalability in quantum computing and sensing.
Develop a thriving multidisciplinary user program, drawing from industry, academia, and national labs, through the development of unique expertise and capabilities. Provide users with support through your own efforts, hands‑on and with your expert knowledge, in the area of nanofabrication.
Manage research efforts surrounding the characterization and measurement of superconducting devices using our low‑temperature and high magnetic field physical property measurement system, as well as our ultra‑low temperature dilution refrigerator measurement tools.
Use our newly commissioned quantum information science cluster deposition system and low temperature materials characterization capabilities to develop world class novel superconductor fabrication processes for next‑generation superconducting quantum devices.
Integrate results from our materials deposition systems into unified data architectures enabling automatic characterization of superconducting thin films during growth.
Combine the in‑process data, room temperature materials characterization, and low temperature material and device performance into fundamental datasets to enable machine learning models capable of predicting the key materials properties and process parameters for highly performant superconducting materials and device designs.
Collaborate with other Foundry scientific staff members to provide scientific support for users and create and participate in collaborative research efforts beyond the single laboratory effort.
Prepare scientific data for publication in refereed journals; and present findings at seminars and conferences.
Supervise, mentor, and coach scientific and technical staff as appropriate.
Provide technical direction to graduate students, postdocs, and research associates as appropriate, and assist in the management of research projects.
Maintain a safe working environment and demonstrate respect for environmental protection, health and safety, and help instill those aspects in all staff and users of the Nanofabrication Facility.
Maintain and develop a multidisciplinary and inclusive working environment using and building upon existing programs within the Molecular Foundry and Berkeley Lab.
Share in user‑related operations, maintenance/administration, and development responsibilities within the Nanofabrication Facility.
In addition to the responsibilities above, a Career Staff Scientist will:
Perform all of the duties above with a high level of independence and autonomy and have demonstrated abilities for the above tasks.
Have an extensive and proven track record of publications and collaborations within the scope of the primary research responsibilities for the position.
What is Required:
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, or another discipline relevant to nanofabrication, nanotechnology and nanoscience.
Willingness to provide users with support through your own efforts, hands‑on and with your expert knowledge, in the area of nanofabrication.
Excellent oral and written communications skills, open‑mindedness, and the desire and ability to collaborate with multiple research groups across disciplines.
Productivity in areas related to nanoscale materials research, demonstrated by (for example) publications, talks at national and international meetings, and patents.
Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research in a diverse, collaborative environment.
Theoretical and practical expertise in nanofabrication instrumentation including reactive ion etching, atomic layer deposition, electron beam evaporation, sputtering, electron beam lithography and integrated ultra high vacuum systems.
Knowledge and experience of safety practices and safety culture in a lab setting.
In addition to the requirements above, a Career Staff Scientist:
At least 5 years of professional research experience and an established track record working in nanoscience at academic, industrial or other research institutions.
Be recognized as an active, high‑impact contributor in their specialized scientific field.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience running or directing ultra‑low temperature characterization experiments including but not limited to electrical transport measurements, high magnetic field characterization, and low background (ionizing radiation, EMI, IR/RF background, vibration…) device and material properties characterization.
Demonstrated ability in performing and leading research, and an established track record working in nanoscience at academic, industrial or other research institutions.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with others towards broader shared goals, using clear judgment.
Proven ability to communicate effectively and articulate a compelling scientific vision across all stakeholder groups.
Required Application Materials:
Statement of research experience and interests. (3 page limit)
Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by December 15, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
Appointment type: This is a full‑time 2‑year, career‑track term appointment that may be renewed to a maximum of five years and that may be converted to career based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. A Career position will be considered for those who have relevant experience or for existing Career‑Track or Term staff who have already exhausted the number of years eligible to hold a Career‑Track role.
Salary range: The expected salary for this position is $129,924 - $207,900, which fits into the full salary of $129,924 - $311,820 depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience.
Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
Work modality: Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA (4+ days of work onsite per week, with occasional work from home opportunities and travel‑related work opportunities). A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites.
Want to learn more about working at Berkeley Lab? Please visit: careers.lbl.gov Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.
Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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$129.9k-311.8k yearly 1d ago
Radiology Vision Scientist - Foundation Models in AI
Epsilon 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
A leading medical technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scientist with expertise in Perception. The role involves designing and scaling vision foundation models for radiology applications. Candidates should have robust experience in computer vision including training vision encoder models and applying machine learning techniques. This position significantly impacts AI-assisted diagnosis while maintaining clinical rigor.
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$132k-184k yearly est. 23h ago
Radiology Vision-Language Scientist: Grounded Report AI
Epsilon 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
A healthcare technology company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Research Scientist specializing in Vision Language Modeling. The role involves designing and scaling advanced models for medical imaging and requires deep expertise in multimodal learning, especially in radiology. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in implementing complex models and possess hands-on experience in medical imaging applications.
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$132k-184k yearly est. 23h ago
GenAI Research Scientist: Pushing LLM Frontiers
Databricks Inc. 3.8
San Francisco, CA jobs
A leading data and AI company in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scientist for the GenAI Team. The role involves advancing deep learning technologies and developing innovative AI solutions. Ideal candidates will have experience with large-scale LLMs and a passion for democratizing AI technology. Competitive salary range is $150,000 to $190,000 with benefits that foster a diverse and inclusive culture.
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$150k-190k yearly 4d ago
GenAI Research Scientist
Databricks Inc. 3.8
San Francisco, CA jobs
At Databricks, we are obsessed with enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems, from security threat detection to cancer drug development. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI platform, so our customers can focus on the high value challenges that are central to their own missions.
The Mosaic AI organization enables companies to develop AI models and systems using their own data, with technologies ranging from pre‑training LLMs from scratch to augmented generation using the latest retrieval techniques. Mosaic AI does so by producing novel science and putting it into production. Mosaic AI is committed to the belief that a company's AI models are just as valuable as any other core IP, and that high‑quality AI models should be available to all.
Job Description
As a Research Scientist on the GenAI Team at Databricks, you will be responsible for keeping up with the latest developments in deep learning and advancing the scientific frontier by creating new techniques that go beyond the state of the art. You will work together on a collaborative team of researchers with diverse backgrounds and technical training. And most importantly, you will love our customers: our goal is to make our customers successful when they train large models, and we encode our scientific expertise into our products to make that possible.
You might be a good fit if you…
Are comfortable working with large‑scale LLMs in the 10s to 100s of billions of parameters.
Have solid ML and RL software engineering and scientific research skills.
Have produced novel research related to fine‑tuning LLMs or improving upon pre‑trained LLMs.
Have specialized expertise in topics like fine‑tuning, RLHF, LLM tool‑use, etc.
Are passionate about getting your work into the hands of real users and - more broadly - democratizing access to modern AI technology.
Are motivated by working on LLM research that - contrary to the general trend in the field - will be disclosed to the public.
Have strong communication skills and a desire to work on a small, fast‑paced team.
Your Responsibilities
Keeping up to date with the research literature and thinking beyond the state of the art to address the needs of our users.
Developing and implementing methods that extend and improve model capabilities, reliability, and safety.
Rigorously evaluating these methods, communicating the results of your findings, and putting those that are useful into production.
Pay Range Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non‑commissionable roles or on‑target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job‑related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
Local Pay Range $150,000 - $190,000 USD
About Databricks
Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow.
Benefits
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Compliance
If access to export‑controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
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$150k-190k yearly 4d ago
Lead Analytic Scientist: Predictive Modeling & Client Value
Fico 4.9
San Diego, CA jobs
A global analytics software company is seeking a Principal Scientist in San Diego, CA to lead teams in developing predictive models and analyzing data. This role requires an MS or PhD in a related field with a strong background in predictive modeling and software development (C, C++, or Java). The successful candidate will drive innovation, present findings to clients, and ensure optimal model performance. The company offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.
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$98k-140k yearly est. 23h ago
Finance Transformation Scientist - Advanced Forecasting & AI
Amazon 4.7
San Francisco, CA jobs
A leading technology company is seeking an Applied Scientist to join its Finance Transformation team. This role focuses on developing innovative statistical and machine-learning models for finance forecasting. Responsibilities include building production-ready models, leading MLOps initiatives, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python. Competitive salary package and extensive benefits are offered, with base pay ranging from $136,000 to $223,400 based on location.
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$136k-223.4k yearly 1d ago
Senior Quantum Error Mitigation Scientist
Google Inc. 4.8
San Francisco, CA jobs
A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to advance quantum computing techniques. The role encompasses research on error mitigation protocols and collaboration with experimentalists. Candidates should possess a PhD in a related field and have experience in quantum systems. This high-impact position involves driving innovation in practical quantum computation, significantly influencing the field's trajectory.
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$193k-262k yearly est. 3d ago
Quantum Device Design & Simulation Scientist
Amazon 4.7
San Francisco, CA jobs
A leading tech company is hiring a Research Scientist in San Francisco to design and model superconducting quantum devices, advancing quantum computing technology. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess strong engineering principles, organization, and communication skills. The role involves collaboration within a diverse team to drive innovation. Competitive compensation ranges from $136,000 to $212,800 annually, reflective of experience and location.
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$136k-212.8k yearly 23h ago
Applied Scientist I - Generative AI for Interactive Video
Amazon 4.7
San Francisco, CA jobs
A leading technology company in San Francisco seeks an Applied Scientist II for the Prime Video Experiences team. You will develop machine learning models and algorithms to enhance customer interactions with video content. Key responsibilities include building vision-based solutions and collaborating with various teams to implement innovative technologies. A master's degree in a relevant field is required, along with programming experience in Java, C++, or Python. The role offers impactful opportunities in shaping the future of entertainment.
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$153k-206k yearly est. 23h ago
Applied Scientist, Last Mile Delivery Automation
Amazon 4.7
Santa Clara, CA jobs
As an Applied Scientist for Last Mile Delivery Automation, you will be at the forefront of developing AI and ML solutions that power our delivery solutions. This role combines deep expertise in machine learning, computer vision, and robotics to solve complex challenges in real-world perception, navigation, and path planning. You will work closely with applied scientists, software developers, and product teams to research, design, and implement sophisticated algorithms that enable safe and efficient operations. This position requires a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical implementation skills, with a focus on transforming research concepts into production-ready solutions that can operate reliably in diverse real-world environments.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and develop advanced machine learning models and algorithms for perception, navigation and planning.
- Lead research initiatives in areas such as computer vision, sensor fusion, behavioral prediction, and path planning
- Transform research concepts into production-ready solutions that meet strict safety and performance requirements
- Develop novel approaches to solve complex technical challenges in perception, navigation and planning
- Create and implement metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure model performance
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate ML solutions into production stack
- Publish research findings and represent Amazon at technical conferences
About the team
The Applied Science team within Amazon's Last Mile Delivery Automation organization focuses on developing machine learning solutions for autonomous systems. We work at the intersection of computer vision, deep learning, robotics, and control systems to create robust and scalable algorithms that enable safe autonomous operation. Our team combines expertise from diverse scientific backgrounds to tackle fundamental challenges in perception, prediction, and decision-making.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of building models for business application experience
- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience in building machine learning models for business application
- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************* . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
$136k-223.4k yearly 2d ago
Senior Research Scientist, Quantum Error Mitigation Theory, Quantum AI
Google Inc. 4.8
San Francisco, CA jobs
Google Goleta, CA, USA ; Los Angeles, CA, USA ; +2 more
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PhD degree in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Quantum Information Science, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
2 years of experience in Quantum Computing, Chemistry, Computational Physics, Mathematical Modeling, or Applied Mathematics.
Experience with experimental operation of quantum systems.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience contributing to or leading projects within large-scale industry or scientific collaborations.
Demonstrated expertise in quantum protocols, characterization methods, and advanced error mitigation/suppression techniques.
About the job
This is a high-impact Senior Research Scientist role focused on pathfinding leading‑edge techniques for practical quantum computation on Google's state‑of‑the‑art processors. Leveraging a strong theoretical foundation, you will bridge the gap between abstract protocols and real‑world hardware, developing methods that accelerate performance on current noisy processors and toward future error‑corrected systems.
As a senior member of the team, you will have a large scope of influence, leading the way in the theory, numerical modeling, and optimization of existing approaches while playing a key role in complex and flagship quantum experiments. Your work will not only evolve the state‑of‑the‑art but will directly influence the trajectory of the field and the realization of large‑scale quantum computation at Google.
The full potential of quantum computing will be unlocked with a large‑scale computer capable of complex, error‑corrected computations. Google Quantum AI's mission is to build this computer and unlock solutions to classically intractable problems. Our roadmap is focused on advancing the capabilities of quantum computing and enabling meaningful applications.
The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $166,000‑$244,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
Lead and drive the research and development of error mitigation, suppression, and robust protocols. Architect the theoretical mitigation frameworks for flagship experiments and demonstrations.
Bridge the gap to experiment by driving rigorous numerical simulations and modeling. Work in a tight feedback loop with experimentalists to solve the bottleneck problems defining the path to noise‑free results.
Work across several Google teams to collaborate on real‑world use by the teams and the research community.
Pioneer and publish high‑impact findings. Facilitate impact on experiments and the research community, through proactive, clear communication across theoretical and experimental teams and conferences.
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$166k yearly 3d ago
Frontier Mathematical AI Research Scientist
Openai 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
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. 3d ago
Research Scientist - Drive Scalable ML & Broad Impact
Openai 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
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. 3d ago
Research Scientist, Mathematical Sciences
Openai 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
About the Team
The Strategic Deployment team makes frontier models more capable, reliable, and aligned to transform high-impact domains. On one hand, this involves deploying models in real-world, high-stakes settings to drive AI-driven transformation and elicit insights-training data, evaluation methods, and techniques-to shape our frontier model development. On the other hand, we leverage these learnings to build the science and engineering of impactful frontier model deployment.
As a key element of this effort, OpenAI for Science aims to harness AI to accelerate the process of scientific research. This involves building models and an AI-powered platform that speeds up discovery and helps researchers everywhere do more, faster.
About the Role
As a Research Scientist focused on the mathematical sciences, you will help build models, tools, and workflows that move theoretical research-in fields such as mathematics, theoretical physics, and theoretical computer science-forward. You\'ll design domain-specific data and signals, shape training and evaluation, guide how to wire models to scientific tools, and work with the academic community to speed up adoption and impact.
We\'re looking for people who...
Hold a current or recent academic position in mathematical sciences (mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science) or a related field
Regularly use frontier models in their own research
Move easily between theory and code, and are eager to contribute technically as well as academically
Either know or are eager to learn modern AI and run AI experiments end-to-end
Are strong scientific communicators
Care about rigor and reproducibility in scientific results
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.
In this role, you will
Assist in designing and building frontier AI models that are great at solving frontier mathematical sciences problems
Build high-quality scientific datasets and synthetic data pipelines (symbolic, numeric, and simulator-based)
Design reinforcement and grading signals for physics and run reinforcement learning/optimization loops to improve model reasoning
Define and run evals for scientific reasoning, derivations, simulations, and literature grounding; track progress over time
Partner with research labs and the academic community
Drive adoption of frontier AI within the scientific community
Uphold high standards for safety, data governance, and reproducibility
You might thrive in this role if you
Are passionate about pushing the boundaries of your field using AI
Have used ChatGPT to do calculations and prove or improve lemmas in your field of study
Communicate clearly to both scientists and AI engineers; you like collaborating across teams and with academia
Nice to have
Open-source contributions to mathematical science or AI tooling
Experience building or curating domain datasets and benchmarks
Experience engaging a research community (teaching, workshops, tutorials, standards)
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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Compensation Range: $380K - $460K
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$106k-174k yearly est. 3d ago
Research Scientist
Openai 4.2
San Francisco, CA jobs
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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$106k-174k yearly est. 3d ago
Scientist 2, Research & Development
Pyramid Consulting, Inc. 4.1
Skillman, NJ jobs
Immediate need for a talented Scientist 2, Research & Development. This is a 10 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Skillman, NJ (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID: 26-00524
Pay Range: $35 - $43/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm (Monday through Friday).
86 Morris Avenue Summit, NJ 1 day per week.
May fluctuate based on needs.
A Product Development Scientist role involves a wide range of activities, including developing and optimizing new product formulations and processes, conducting laboratory testing and evaluations.
Key responsibilities include batching several iterations, ensuring technical accuracy in product development through stability studies, and documentation.
Working with the team, time management, attention to detail, strong analytical skills, strong communication, following the timeline.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
Key skills; Consumer Products - Skin Health
BA Degree 2 to 4 years' experience
Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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