research scientist - RL
Graduate research assistant job in San Jose, CA
Join a Leading Applied Research Lab Pushing the Boundaries of Reinforcement Learning
Are you passionate about advancing the frontiers of reinforcement learning (RL)? An innovative AI research lab is seeking talented and ambitious scientists to shape the next generation of RL techniques-especially where they intersect with large models and environment generation.
About the Role
As an AI Research Scientist focused on RL, you will:
Develop novel optimization-based methods for automated RL environment generation
Establish baselines for evaluating the quality and diversity of RL environments
Design infrastructure to create dynamic environments from historical datasets and agent evaluations
Drive your own research agenda, contributing directly to the progress of our platform and the broader AI community
What We're Looking For
PhD (or equivalent experience) in machine learning, computer science or a related field
Strong publication record and/or evidence of research impact (open source, deployed systems, etc.)
Deep expertise in reinforcement learning and machine learning fundamentals
Proficient in Python and at least one modern ML framework (such as PyTorch or JAX)
Bonus Points
Experience with post-training large language models (LLMs)
Demonstrated software engineering skills
Ability to communicate research findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Research scientist (Robotics, AI)
Graduate research assistant job in Santa Clara, CA
Job Title: Research scientist (Robotics, AI)
Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary range: $200,000/yr - $270,000/yr
Job Description:
We are an early-stage robotics startup working on building multi-purpose mobile robots that can do complex manipulation tasks. We are looking for a creative, skilled, and motivated research scientists to join our founding team in advancing robot manipulation capabilities. We are looking for people with proven expertise in machine learning and/or robotics. You will collaborate with a team of talented researchers and engineers, and drive ongoing innovation and technological advancements within the company. This is a full-time on-site role in Santa Clara, CA.
Responsibilities:
Develop new algorithms and methods for training AI models for enhancing the robot dexterity.
Conduct cutting edge research across multiple disciplines (Robotics, RL/IL, control, perception, LLM, VLM, etc.).
Work with large-scale ML systems and large-scale model training/fine-tuning.
Design and implement state-of-the-art learning-based manipulation/navigation/control algorithms on real robots.
Work with other teams to develop a diverse set of robust manipulation skills for robots.
Requirements:
Ph.D. degree in Robotics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc., or equivalent research experience.
Passionate about working with robots and building robot products.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
At least 3 years of experience conducting independent research.
Deep understanding of the SOTA robot learning techniques (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, etc.)
A track record of research excellence with your work published in top conferences and journals such as Science Robotics, IJRR, RSS, CoRL, ICRA, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc.
Proficient with Python.
Proficient with deep learning libraries such as PyTorch/TensorFlow/Jax.
Experience with real robot experiments.
Experienced with robot simulators such as Isaac Gym/ Isaac Sim/ SAPIEN/ MuJoCo/Drake, etc.
About Us:
Founded in 2009, IntelliPro stands as a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. With a dynamic presence in the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and Germany, we continue to lead the way in global talent solutions.
IntelliPro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We also ensure that all applicants have access to accommodations throughout the hiring process. Learn more at ***************************
Compensation:
The compensation offered will depend on various factors, including location, experience, education, and job-related skills. This role includes a competitive base salary, bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility.
Research Scientist - Vision Data Infrastructure
Graduate research assistant job in San Francisco, CA
⚡ Research Scientists/Engineers (all levels)
🔍 Focus on Vision Data Infrastructure
🤖 Fundamental AI Research Institute
🌎 San Francisco Bay Area, USA
💸 $250,000 - $600,000 salary + annual bonus
Come join one of the only research institutions globally with resources to compete with top AI companies =>10s of 1000s of GPUs to explore state-of-the-art research in LLMs, Multimodal and Agentic AI.
Currently seeking AI talent with expertise in building scalable pipelines for vision data to support both image/video generative training and multi-modal alignment. You'll design high-performance pipelines for large-scale image and video datasets, enabling efficient pretraining, alignment, and simulation-based data generation.
Responsibilities:
Vision Data Sourcing & Curation
Collect and organize image and video data from open datasets and the web.
Handle data cleaning, filtering, deduplication, and metadata generation.
Ensure ethical and compliant data collection at scale.
Processing & Augmentation
Build high-throughput pipelines for vision data preprocessing (frame extraction, resolution normalization, format conversion, latent caching).
Implement GPU-accelerated augmentation and distributed data loading (WebDataset, TFRecords, Parquet).
Synthetic & Simulation-Based Data Generation
Use simulation tools (e.g., Unreal Engine 5, Isaac Sim, Unity) to generate high-quality synthetic vision data.
Create specialized datasets for VLM training, visual reasoning, and agent interaction.
Requirements:
Strong experience with data engineering, computer vision, or machine learning infrastructure.
Expertise in building and scaling ETL/data pipelines for large unstructured datasets.
Proficiency with Python, PyTorch, and distributed data frameworks (e.g., Ray, Spark, Dask).
Experience with WebDataset, TFRecords, Parquet, or similar high-throughput data formats.
Familiarity with GPU-accelerated preprocessing, NVIDIA DALI, or equivalent systems.
Understanding of image/video codecs, data compression, and cloud storage optimization.
Preferred Experience:
Prior work with simulation-based or synthetic data generation using Unreal Engine, Isaac Sim, or Unity.
Experience curating datasets for multimodal or vision-language model training.
Knowledge of data ethics, privacy, and compliance frameworks for large-scale AI datasets.
Experience contributing to open datasets or data-centric AI research.
Why apply:
Opportunity to join a fast-growing core team that are already pushing AI breakthroughs
Highly competitive salary package
Work alongside ambitious and bright superstars from tech and academia
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Relocation package available
🌎 San Francisco Bay Area, USA
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Machine Learning Researcher
Graduate research assistant job in San Francisco, CA
SUPERCOMPUTING AI LAB W/ MULTIMODAL GENERAL AGENT AI STARTUP - SERIES A $1.2B VALUATION
Goliath Partners has exclusively teamed up with an early stage startup AI Lab in SF currently valued at over $1B just after announcing their Series A. The firm has fundamental research bets on next-gen model architectures for long term memory and continual learning. Have lots of GPUs and are planning to get to frontier soon on the model side.
Funding wise, their Series A was led by none other than Jann Tallinn. Jann has only led two other Series A's in the past - DeepMind and Anthropic! The team includes ex-DeepMind, Nvidia, Anthropic and Twitter professionals, and they are operating at the cutting edge of the AI space.
They're hiring an ML Research Engineer to:
Design and implement autonomous agents that can code, reason, and self-verify across real software environments
Build full-stack infrastructure for prompt routing, task planning, retrieval, and sandboxed execution
Apply post-training techniques (SFT, DPO, RLHF) and build eval benchmarks for multi-step reasoning and coding tasks
Total Comp: $300-325k from a base perspective. Equity will also be involved at anywhere from .1% - 1% (equaling $1-10M in equity).
If this sounds interesting, I'd love to share more. Please apply with an updated copy of your resume and Goliath will get in touch!
Founding Applied Research Scientist (RL)
Graduate research assistant job in San Francisco, CA
Early-stage (vertical RL) company looking to hire a Sr. Applied RS with a strong background in reinforcement learning.
Qualifications:
Applied Research with MS or PhD in a related field and 4
+
years industry experience in deep learning and 2+ years with reinforcement learning
Successful track record as a self-starter in 0->1 scenarios with a proven ability to take SOTA models into production
Please note:
Due to the selective nature of this service and the volume of applicants we typically receive from our job postings, a follow-up email will not be sent until a match is identified with one of the startup investments in our portfolio.
About Us:
Greylock is an early-stage investor in hundreds of remarkable companies including Airbnb, LinkedIn, Dropbox, Workday, Cloudera, Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, Coinbase, Palo Alto Networks, among others. More can be found about us here: *********************
We are full-time, salaried employees of Greylock who provide free candidate referrals/introductions to our active investments to help them grow/succeed (as one of the many services we provide).
Please note: We are not recruiting for any roles within Greylock at this time. This job posting is for direct employment with a startup in our portfolio.
Research Assistant, In Vivo Tumor Models
Graduate research assistant job in San Francisco, CA
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an In Vivo Research Assistant for a contract opportunity with one of our clients, a synthetic biology and cell therapy biotechnology company in Menlo Park, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries.
Workplace: Onsite in Menlo Park, CA
Position Title: Research Assistant, In Vivo Tumor Models
Position Type: contract
Pay rate: $30-40 per hour
Schedule: Part-time
Animal Technician - In Vivo Oncology (Mouse Models), Biotechnology Startup - San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Are you ready to drive transformative research at the frontier of cell therapy innovation? Join a pioneering biotechnology startup in Menlo Park, where your expertise with in vivo mouse models will be instrumental in shaping therapies with the potential to change the course of medicine. As an early team member, you'll collaborate closely with visionary scientists and engineering innovators, making a direct impact on the culture, direction, and scientific breakthroughs of our organization.
About the Opportunity:
We're searching for a dedicated Animal Technician with a robust background in managing and executing solid tumor studies using immunocompromised and humanized mouse models. Your hands-on skills and analytical insight will enable our platform to accelerate the design, screening, and optimization of novel cell therapies that harness the full therapeutic power of cellular engineering. You will be critical in supporting our rapid innovation cycles, where new tools and approaches are continuously tested and refined.
Mission & Environment:
Our team believes that cellular biology holds the blueprint for tackling the most challenging diseases-from cancer and viral infection to autoimmunity and aging. We apply cutting-edge synthetic biology and systems immunology to engineer next-generation cells capable of precisely and potently fighting disease. Our approach goes far beyond established paradigms, leveraging novel receptor technologies and high-throughput screens to uncover untapped avenues for therapy development.
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day execution and management of oncology mouse model experiments.
Independently plan and coordinate study timelines in partnership with research scientists.
Serve as the main interface with vivarium partners to ensure seamless in vivo operations.
Maintain stringent protocol compliance according to all institutional and regulatory standards.
Collect, analyze, and interpret preclinical data to inform project decisions and accelerate development.
Proactive communication and collaboration to move projects forward in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of hands-on in vivo research experience, ideally in cancer or related therapeutic areas within industry settings.
No formal education requirement; demonstrable expertise is key.
Flexibility to support weekend research schedules.
Exceptional process discipline and attention to detail.
Proven ability to troubleshoot challenges and implement solutions rapidly.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with reliability in managing and executing assigned responsibilities.
Collaborative spirit and a track record of contributing to impactful scientific endeavors.
Ideal Fit:
Takes pride in reliability and personal accountability.
Seeks flexibility in work hours and the possibility of full-time engagement.
Thrives in a close-knit, high-impact team with diverse skillsets.
Eager to take on new responsibilities and champion team success.
Shares a passion for advancing health through cell engineering and community-driven science.
Join us and help unlock the next era of engineered cell therapies-where your work directly contributes to solutions for today's most urgent medical challenges.
Research Assistant
Graduate research assistant job in Menlo Park, CA
, December 8th-May 31st, 2026
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00 PM
Onsite, in Menlo Park, CA
Required Skills & Experience
-Bachelor's degree or relevant coursework in engineering, research, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
-Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
-Basic technical aptitude and familiarity with handling electronic devices.
-Experience with FedEx shipping systems or package tracking preferred.
- Basic knowledge of microsoft excel
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Job Description
Overview:
Insight Global is seeking a detail-oriented Research Assistant to support the deployment of prototype equipment for upcoming remote user studies. This role is part of a dynamic team responsible for testing and preparing electronic prototype devices before they are shipped to study participants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in testing and validating prototype electronic devices to ensure full functionality prior to shipment.
-Prepare, package, and ship devices to participants involved in remote, in-home studies using FedEx as the primary shipping method.
-Track shipments and ensure timely delivery and return of study equipment.
-Maintain detailed records of device testing, configurations, and shipping status.
-Collaborate closely with research and engineering teams to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely deployment.
-Troubleshoot and document any technical issues during pre-deployment testing.
-Document in excel for additional tracking purposes
Why Join Us:
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research by ensuring the successful deployment of innovative technology.
High-Throughput Screening Research Associate II, III (Biodesigner II, III)
Graduate research assistant job in San Francisco, CA
Amber Bio is a biotechnology company pioneering new gene editing modalities using multi-kilobase edits to reach previously undruggable patient populations. Founded by pioneers in the CRISPR field from leading institutions for gene editing research, the company is developing a first-of-its-kind RNA editing platform that can correct thousands of bases at once, thereby correcting genetic mutations safely and reversibly. If you are interested in building a new frontier in genetic medicine, we welcome you to apply.
Job Description: High-Throughput Screening Research Associate II, III (Biodesigner II, III)
Responsibilities:
Perform massively parallel reporter assays and high-throughput screens across diverse cellular contexts using cellular and molecular readouts.
Develop and execute molecular biology workflows such as vector design and cloning, DNA/RNA extraction, RT-PCR, qPCR, and next-generation sequencing.
Support cell culture activities and experiments in multiple cell lines, at small and large scales.
Design and execute cell-based assays (AAV/lentiviral transduction, transfection, flow cytometry, immunostaining, and other plate reader assays).
Engineer and characterize cell-based systems using synthetic biology tools and techniques.
Conduct and troubleshoot experiments, independently and in collaboration with colleagues, to optimize screening throughput, sensitivity, and specificity.
Proactively troubleshoot technical issues and recommend potential corrective actions based on personal observations and literature searches.
Prepare summaries of data and present internally to colleagues and management.
Draft SOPs, follow protocols, diligently document experimental data in lab notebooks, and organize and maintain electronic work records.
Author scientific reports and data summaries.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals, bridging early discovery with high-throughput screens to nominate and optimize candidates for further characterization.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years of industry wet lab experience.
Mammalian cell culture experience (culturing, transfecting and transducing cells, and DNA/RNA purification from cells).
Molecular biology expertise (vector design and cloning, qPCR, primer and probe design, DNA/RNA extraction workflows)
Critical thinker with excellent communication skills who thrives in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preference will be given to those who display:
High throughput screening assay development in an industry setting.
High motivation, with a strong work ethic and dedication to generating impact.
Attention to detail, with the ability to extract deep insights from data.
First-principles thinking, and an ability to refine one's intuition based on additional data.
Ability to go from ideation to data in an independent fashion.
Long-term personal vision with defined career goals.
High EQ with team-oriented thinking.
Experience with pooled, high-throughput screens using next-generation sequencing-based readouts, and/or preparing screening plasmid libraries from synthesized oligo arrays.
Experience with CRISPR-Cas systems and/or gene editing and delivery technologies.
Experience preparing next-generation sequencing libraries (Illumina, PacBio, and/or Nanopore platforms).
If you have a passion for advancing gene editing technologies and desire to be part of a pioneering biotech company, we encourage you to apply and join our ambitious team.
Please apply directly through LinkedIn.
Amber Bio is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.
Machine Learning Research Engineer
Graduate research assistant job in San Francisco, CA
Machine Learning Research Engineer - Video Intelligence - Up to $250k
A Series A Funded start-up who already have millions in recurring revenue are building next-generation AI infrastructure for video intelligence are looking for an Applied Research Engineer to join their team.
What You'll Be Doing
Build high-performance video understanding systems and large-scale processing pipelines
Tackle ambiguous research problems with creative technical solutions
Optimize model performance through clever pre/post-processing, parallelism, and inference optimization
Work directly with customers and external teams to deliver end-to-end video intelligence products
Collaborate with leading AI video labs on cutting-edge applications
What We're Looking For
3+ years experience in computer vision or audio processing
Strong Python skills with PyTorch or similar ML frameworks
Excellent communication abilities, especially customer-facing
Clean, maintainable coding practices
Product-minded approach - you want to build complete solutions, not just train models
Early startup experience is a plus
What's In It For You:
Competitive salary up to $250k
Small, high-impact team with significant growth trajectory
Opportunity to work with top AI video labs and collect world-class datasets
Apply now for immediate consideration!
NVIDIA 2026 Internships: PhD Autonomous Vehicles Research - US
Graduate research assistant job in Santa Clara, CA
By submitting your resume, you're expressing interest in one of our 2026 Autonomous Vehicles focused Research Internships. We'll review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out if your experience fits one of our many internship opportunities.
NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing to tackle challenges no one else can solve. Our work in AI and digital twins is transforming the world's largest industries and profoundly impacting society - from gaming to robotics, self-driving cars to life-saving healthcare, climate change to virtual worlds where we can all connect and create.
Our internships offer an excellent opportunity to expand your career and get hands on experience with one of our industry leading Autonomous Vehicles teams. We're seeking strategic, ambitious, hard-working, and creative individuals who are passionate about helping us tackle challenges no one else can solve.
Learn more about Research at NVIDIA.
What you will be doing:
Design and implement cutting-edge techniques in the field of vehicle autonomy.
Collaborate with other team members, teams, and/or external researchers.
Transfer your research to product groups to enable new products or types of products. Deliverable results include prototypes, patents, products, and/or publishing original research.
What we need to see:
Must be actively enrolled in a university pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, for the entire duration of the internship.
Depending on the internship, prior experience or knowledge requirements could include the following programming skills and technologies: Python, C++, CUDA, Deep Learning Frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.)
Strong background in research with publications at top conferences.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Experience with large-scale model training is a plus.
Potential internships require research experience in at least one of the following areas:
Next-Generation AV Architectures
Chain-of-Thought Reasoning
Mixture-of-Experts
Diffusion-LLMs
Diffusion-based Trajectory Decoding
Novel Policy Training Strategies
Closed-loop Training
Off-policy RL
Online RL
Enforcing Consistency
Foundation and Multimodal Models
Vision-language models
Multimodal reasoning
Spatial Multimodal Models
Modality Alignment
Model Scaling
Synthetic data
Inference Efficiency
Inference Optimizations (e.g., parallel decoding, speculative decoding)
Token Representations
Model Distillation
Simulation and Behavior Modeling
Digital Twins
Scenario Generation
World Models
Behavior/Traffic Modeling
End-to-End AV Systems
Mapless driving
World Representations
Beyond imitation learning
Safety-aware end-to-end models
Perception and Representation Learning
Multi-modal sensor fusion
2D/3D detection, segmentation, depth estimation, scene understanding, neural representations
Safe and Trustworthy Autonomous Systems
Principled robustness
Model explainability
Control Barrier Functions (CBFs)
Verification and Validation of Safety-Critical AI Systems
Trustworthy AI/ML for autonomy and robotics
Data-Strategies for AI
Benchmarking AV
Click here to learn more about NVIDIA, our early talent programs, benefits offered to students and other helpful student resources related to our latest technologies and endeavors.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay based on the position, your location, year in school, degree, and experience. The hourly rate for our interns is 30 USD - 94 USD.
You will also be eligible for Intern benefits.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Auto-ApplyAI Research Scientist I (Intern) United States
Graduate research assistant job in San Francisco, CA
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice.
**Meet the Team**
Join a collaborative team of researchers and engineers dedicated to unlocking insights from substantial volumes of structured, unstructured, transactional, and real-time data. Together, we analyze diverse data sources to understand customer usage patterns and deliver actionable, impactful insights using advanced metrics, algorithms, and statistical techniques.
**Your Impact**
As an AI Research Intern, you will contribute to sophisticated research in large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), and multimodal deep learning. Working with senior researchers and cross-functional teams, you'll help build, implement, and evaluate machine learning models and algorithms. You'll participate in data collection, preprocessing, and analysis, and assist in developing and fine-tuning AI models for a variety of applications. Your expertise in data manipulation, model building, and database design will help transform raw data into important insights, while you continue to develop your skills with the latest tools and frameworks.
You will also support research initiatives by creating experiments, comparing algorithms, tuning hyperparameters, and documenting results. In addition, you'll share findings with the team, contribute to reports and presentations, and help onboard new team members. Through collaboration and ongoing learning, your work will help identify business and research opportunities, drive strategic decisions, and advance the field of AI at Cisco.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Currentlyenrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Relevant fieldsinclude:Relevant fieldsinclude:Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, ora relatedprogram.
+ Proficiencyin software development, with experience in relevant programming languages (such as Python and Go) and associated tools.
+ Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical methods or data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, pandas, NumPy).
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience working with inference engines (e.g.,vLLM, Triton,TorchServe) for LLM serving and optimization.
+ Familiarity with containerization and cloud platforms (such as Docker and AWS), as well as distributed systems for scaling and deploying AI models.
+ Familiarity with agentic AI concepts, agent frameworks, and related applications.
+ Experience training large language models (LLMs)-including modeling, optimization, fine-tuning, and serving-using Python and common AI libraries (such as TensorFlow,PyTorch, or Hugging Face Transformers), asevidencedby academic, project, or professional work.
+ Understanding ofmachine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing concepts, as proven through academic, project, or professional work.
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**Why Cisco?**
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
+ 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
+ 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
+ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
+ Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
+ 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
+ Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
+ Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
+ .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
+ 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
+ 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
+ Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Retail Sales Associate ALAMEDA | 1634 Park St Dr All in Avg. $30
Graduate research assistant job in Alameda, CA
We're a national Wireless Preferred Retailer with 200+ retail stores across the U.S. Since '93, we've been providing superior service and quality wireless products featuring the latest in technology. As a recognized leader in the wireless retail industry, we consistently deliver the solutions and service our customer's demand! Do you think you have what it takes to be an Archer? If so, keep reading!
Arch Telecoms Mobile Associates (MA) work as part of a Retail Team to bring the brand to life. They live and breathe the brand and Arch Telecoms Core Values. Our MAs are brand ambassadors, they create energy and excitement around our products and services. They thrive in a fast-paced fun environment where customer needs are their first focus. They immerse themselves in meaningful connections with our customers by building new and deepening existing relationships. They continuously work to build expertise in uncovering our customers needs and have a passion to educate, demonstrate and recommend device and service solutions. This role is a learning role, where you will be expected to work with your team to build required skills and expertise in preparation for a promotion to Mobile Expert upon training completion.
What you'll do in your role?
Learn and build proficiency in customer service, while concurrently providing a best in class customer experience and building loyalty by:
* Helping customers pick up right where they left off in their shopping journey, whether online, through Customer Care or in-store
* Exploring individual needs and providing hands-on demonstrations of the latest and greatest technology in-store.
* Side-by-side selling to find personalized solutions beyond the bare-bones device and service plan that keep our customers connected to the people and lifestyle they love, including anything from unique accessories to up and coming Internet of Things (IOT) devices.
* Guide your customers through their purchasing experience thoughtful questions, informative answers and sharing your expertise.
Approaching service and sales needs with patience, honesty, and empathy.
Become proficient in the use of digital tools designed to enhance interactions and onboarding to actively demonstrate:
* How our ever-expanding coverage stacks up in our customers neighborhood, providing them with a lightning fast LTE network!
* Why plans and services will let our customers live unlimited, feel the love, stay connected and go further.
* How were redefining how wireless is done, down to device and account inspection, review and troubleshooting.
Complete training on in-store experience, new skills and processes, knowledge of systems and reference resources.
Build relationships with and partner with employees across channels, including business and customer service to:
* Collectively own the customer experience and resolve issues, creating a seamless, run-around-free environment.
* Successfully identify and handoff small business leads.
* Develop strong peer relationships where we are all accountable for the companys success.
* Be willing to have a good time while providing first class customer experience
The ideal candidate will bring:
* A strong desire to learn and master the skills required of our customer advocates and to build meaningful connections with our customers.
* Competitive drive and demonstrates the confidence to succeed in a fast-paced sales environment.
* Willingness to work alongside peers and store leaders, learning and sharing best practices, while serving customers and providing resolutions to issues.
* Effective at balancing customer experience and performance goals.
* 6 months of customer service and/or sales experience, Retail environment preferred
Whats in it for you?
* Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
* Competitive hourly pay
* Uncapped commission earnings
* Automatic raises when reaching attainable milestones
* Exciting opportunities for career advancement
* A culture of care & excellence
* Health Benefits for Full Time Employees
* BONUSES: Monthly sales incentive programs, contests, rewards and more.
What must haves do you need?
* Be at least 18 years of age
* High school degree or GED
* Ability to stand for long periods of time
* Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25lbs
* Reliable transportation
* Full Time (40 hours) or Part Time (20+ hours) availability
Diversity & Inclusion is a foundational principle of Arch Telecom. Embracing a diverse workforce is a significant contributor to our success as an organization. Employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences allow us to better reflect the communities whom we serve and result in a superior customer and employee experience. We embrace the diversity that makes our employees unique, and we welcome everyone to our team. YOU BE YOU!
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Hunyuan AIGC Algorithm Researcher intern (World Model Foundation Direction) 106508
Graduate research assistant job in Palo Alto, CA
Business Unit What the Role Entails 1.Engage in the research and development of large-scale video world models, including the design and construction of training datasets, foundational model algorithm design, optimization related to pre-training, SFT, and RL, model capability evaluation, and exploration of downstream application scenarios.
2.Analyze R&D challenges scientifically, identify performance bottlenecks, and develop solutions based on first principles to accelerate the development and iteration of world models, ensuring competitiveness and leadership.
3.Explore diverse paradigms for world model implementation, research next-generation model architectures, and push the boundaries of world model capabilities.
Who We Look For
1.Bachelor's degree or higher (preferred) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or a related field.
2.Solid foundation in deep learning algorithms and proven experience in large model R&D. Candidates with experience in Diffusion Models and Autoregressive Models, publications in top-tier conferences, or practical experience in text-to-image/text-to-video generation are preferred.
3.Familiarity with implementation details of deep learning networks and operators, model tuning for training/inference, CPU/GPU acceleration, and distributed training/inference optimization. Hands-on experience is a plus.
4.Participation in ACM/NOIP competitions is highly desirable.
5.Strong learning, communication, and teamwork skills, coupled with a keen sense of curiosity.
Location State(s)
US-California-Palo Alto
The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $80,169.00 to $120,000.14 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, full-time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
Auto-Apply2026 AI/ML Intern - Machine Learning Engineer/Researcher Intern
Graduate research assistant job in San Francisco, CA
Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
The Opportunity
Adobe seeks a Machine Learning Engineer to enhance customer experiences through AI and generative technologies. This is an exciting internship opportunity inside Adobe Firefly's applied research organization. You will be surrounded by amazing talents who build the Firefly family of models from research inception all the way to production. We offer internship roles situated at different stages of the development pipeline from fundamental research to advanced development to production engineering directly shaping the training and integration of Firefly production models. Your role will center on pioneering data, models, applications and scientific evaluation that shape the future of technology in the realms of images, videos, language and multimodal models. Join us in reshaping the future of technology and customer experiences at Adobe!
What You'll Do
* Work towards results-oriented research goals, while identifying intermediate achievements.
* Contribute to research and advanced development that can be applied to Adobe product development.
* Help integrating novel research work into Adobe Firefly product.
* Lead and collaborate on projects across different teams.
What You Need to Succeed
* Currently enrolled full time and pursuing a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineer or related fields.1 + years of experience in computer vision or natural language processing or machine learning
* Some experience in Generative AI
* Experience communicating research to public audiences of peers.
* Experience working in teams.
* Knowledge in Python and typical machine learning development toolkits.
* Ability to participate in a full-time internship between May-September.
If you're looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.
Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $45.00 -- $61.00 hourly. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate for your job location during the hiring process.
State-Specific Notices:
California:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
There is no deadline to apply to this job posting because Adobe accepts applications for this role on an ongoing basis. The posting will remain open based on hiring needs and position availability.
Massachusetts:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.
Research Scientist Intern
Graduate research assistant job in San Jose, CA
About this opportunity Align Technology, Inc. (the maker of Invisalign aligners) is looking for a Research Scientist Intern. The Research Scientist Intern will be responsible for assisting the Emerging Technology team. He/she will work closely on individual research projects focusing on new electrochemical biosensor development while assisting ongoing research and development projects. The position is located at Align's corporate headquarters in San Jose, California, and is for a full-time role starting in the summer 2026.
In this role, you will…
§ Assist research scientists in laboratory benchtop testing.
§ Perform laboratory benchtop test to evaluate product performance.
§ Analyze and perform statistical data analysis and interpretation.
Duties will also include general engineering support in R&D.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team in product development and test plans.
Participate in weekly project update meetings and present data, findings, and conclusions to the team.
Work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines.
In this role, you'll need …
To be a student currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Biophysics, Bioengineering, or related scientific disciplines.
Hands-on experience with laboratory benchtop testing.
Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities may be quite diverse of a technical nature.
Excellent problem-solving skills, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members.
Strong interpersonal, oral, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to present findings concisely and effectively.
Familiarity with software packages for data processing and analysis (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Minitab, Excel).
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Auto-ApplyIntern, Skeletal Analytical Research
Graduate research assistant job in San Rafael, CA
Who We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Worldwide Research and Development
From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.
SUMMARY:
The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects.
BioMarin's Research & Development (R&D) group is responsible for everything from research and discovery to post-market clinical development. Research & Development involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class or best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Within R&D, we have an opening for a motivated Summer Intern to join our Skeletal and CNP Therapeutic Area Analytical Group. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience by working on a laboratory-based project that supports and contributes to drug development.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:
* Work closely with a scientist on a dedicated research project
* Gain practical experience in molecular biology, analytical and biochemical assays
* Apply laboratory techniques, which may include immunoassays, microscopy, imaging, PCR/qPCR, immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and other staining techniques
* Design, conduct, and interpret experiments
* Present project updates at group meetings and project summary to the broader department at the end of the summer.
Responsibilities
* Conduct bench experiments under the guidance of a scientist mentor
* Apply techniques such as immunoassays, microscopy and imaging, PCR/qPCR, IHC, IF, and other analytical techniques
* Maintain detailed records of experimental design, procedures, and results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
* Participate in group discussions and present project updates, including a final project summary to the broader department at the end of summer.
Theoretical knowledge:
* Microscopy and imaging techniques
* Immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and other analytical techniques
* Mammalian cell culture
* PCR/qPCR
* Immunoassays
* Other molecular and biochemical assays
Qualifications/Eligibility:
* Student pursuing a bachelor's degree in scientific discipline
* Must be returning to school in the Fall Term OR has graduated within the 1 year of the start of the program.
* Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
* Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
* Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles.
Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:
* Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
* Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
* Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
* Develop skills specific to your major.
* Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
* Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
* Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
* Access to Employee Resource Groups
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is
Research Assistant (1 Year Fixed Term -with possible renewal)
Graduate research assistant job in Stanford, CA
Company DescriptionJobs for Humanity is partnering with Stanford University to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.
Company Name: Stanford University
Job Description
The Department of Radiology at Stanford University is dedicated to excellence in clinical care, research, education, and administration. The people and programs comprising Stanford Radiology are world-renowned. Stanford Radiology's core strength lies in its people: faculty, who are highly regarded for their deep subspecialty expertise, dedication to patient care, and responsiveness to referring providers; multidisciplinary researchers who continue to push the boundaries of innovation in physics and engineering to develop cutting-edge methods for enhanced anatomic and functional imaging; staff who are dedicated and engaged in moving the mission of the department, school, and university forward.
The Section of Neuroradiology is seeking a full time Life Science Research Professional (LSRP) to perform basic functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct and analyze experiments in the Zaharchuk lab. The LSRP will be involved in defined research projects and will be responsible for independently conducting and analyzing experiments related to neuroimaging technology to neurosciences problems. The LSRP is responsible for assigned research projects and will independently carry out analysis to completion The LSRP is expected to interpret and analyze the results and suggest modifications to procedures as appropriate. The LSRP is responsible for maintaining detailed records of experiments and outcomes, conducting analyses and literature reviews. Other responsibilities include lab management tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining lab records.. The LSRP is expected to keep abreast of scientific literature and contribute new ideas and techniques to the lab.
Duties include:
Plan approach to experiments in support of research projects in lab and/or field based on knowledge of scientific theory.
Independently conduct experiments; maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
Apply the theories and methods of a life science discipline to interpret and perform analyses of experiment results; offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and protocols in collaboration with senior researcher.
Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new procedures and apply learnings to related research.
Contribute to publication of findings as needed. Participate in the preparation of written documents, including procedures, presentations, and proposals.
Help with general lab maintenance as needed; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed.
Assist with orientation and training of new staff or students on lab procedures or techniques.
Other Duties may also be assigned.
This is a one-year fixed term position with a possibility for renewal.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Image interpretation and manipulation using OSIRIX on Macintosh
Ability to use image processing softwares, including Matlab, ImageJ, FSL, SPM, ITKsnap
Ability to develop Linux-based scripts, program in Python, use of GitHub
Experience with medical imaging datasets
Experience with basic statistics for health sciences
Experience with AI software frameworks, including TensorFlow, py Torch, and Keras.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree in related scientific field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
General understanding of scientific principles. Demonstrated performance to use knowledge and skills when needed.
Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of science principals to problem solve work.
Research Assistant
Graduate research assistant job in Stanford, CA
**Hoover Institution, Stanford, California, United States** **New** Research Post Date 5 hours ago Requisition # 107888 **About Stanford University's Hoover Institution** : The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy-both domestic and foreign-as well as international affairs.
Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges.
With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.
**JOB PURPOSE** **:**
Conduct research and literature reviews, and assist writing, editing, and referencing to support a book project on the political, social, institutional, and international factors that affect the emergence, quality, and stability of liberal democracy around the world.
This position is fixed term ending in August 2026.
**CORE DUTIES** ***:**
+ Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment by applying basic knowledge and understanding of democratic theory and empirical research on democracy when precedents do not provide specific guidance. General instruction provided by the supervisor as needed. May interpret study results in collaboration with supervisor or PI.
+ Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, requiring preliminary judgments after the supervisor outlines conceptual approach.
+ Compile and maintain references in bibliographic software
+ Identify, select, extract and summarize data and structured information. Present summary of findings to supervisor.
+ Assist with development, communication and design of research findings to internal and external audiences, which may include web updates, social media, and/or white papers, for use in recruitment, educational, or awareness of programs, with guidance from supervisor.
+ May orient and train new staff or students.
* _The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** **:**
**Education & Experience** :
Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** :
+ General understanding of scientific theory and methods, typically gained through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field.
+ General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
+ Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
+ Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
+ Effective oral and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work with human study participants.
**Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** :
+ Demonstrated knowledge and course experience in comparative politics generally and the political, institutional, social, economic, and international factors that affect the emergence, stability, quality, and decay of liberal democracy.
**Certifications and Licenses** :
+ None
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** ***:**
+ Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
+ Frequently sitting.
+ Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
+ Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.
* _Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a_ _contact form_ _._
**WORKING CONDITIONS** **:**
+ May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.
**The expected pay range for this position $34.00 - $40.41 per hour.**
**The expected pay range for this position if working from a remote location, is $26.34-$35.09 per hour.**
**Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.**
**At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (** ******************************************************** **) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.**
**WORK STANDARDS** **:**
+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations.
+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,*******************************
_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._
Additional Information
+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4234**
+ **Employee Status: Fixed-Term**
+ **Grade: E**
+ **Requisition ID: 107888**
+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible, Remote Eligible, On Site**
Research Engineering Internship - AI, Computer Vision, & Visualization
Graduate research assistant job in San Jose, CA
About Outward, Inc.
Outward, Inc. is based in San Jose, CA and is a wholly owned technology subsidiary of Williams Sonoma, Inc.
At Outward Inc., our vision is to 'lower the friction' in every aspect of the customer shopping journey for our Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands. We achieve this by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create innovative and intuitive experiences, with top-notch product visualizations. We are at the forefront of product visualization, integrating 3D, AR/VR, and web technologies to redefine the shopping experience.
In addition, we are pioneering the use of generative AI to transform e-commerce. By harnessing the power of AI, we aim to revolutionize how products are presented and interacted with, enhancing consumer engagement and driving the future of online shopping. Our mission is to deepen consumer connections with the products that matter and deliver best-in-class experiences.
Summary:
We're looking for talented research interns for our engineering team focusing on delivering new visual experiences. The team works on problems in imaging, computer vision, graphics, and machine learning.
Some areas of interest are:
Deep Neural Networks for Vision: Apply advanced techniques in DNNs for tasks such as segmentation and detection to solve complex vision problems.
Generative Algorithms: Work with generative models, including Stable Diffusion, to enhance visual content creation and realism.
AI Integration and Automation: Support the integration of AI into production processes, streamline workflows, and transition tasks to AI-driven automation.
Quality Control and Product Enhancement: Contribute to developing AI solutions that improve quality control and enhance product visuals.
Synthetic Content Creation: Generation of realistic photo quality content via the image content pipelines
We are looking for the following:
You are currently enrolled in a graduate program in CS, EE, Applied Math or similar field
1-2+ years of working experience as an engineer in a software development position
You are on track to graduate with your Ph.D. or MSc degree between Fall/Winter 2025 or Spring/Summer 2026
You have a minimum GPA of 3.5
You have experience with scientific libraries such as NumPy, scikit-learn, image manipulation libraries like OpenCV, Blender API, Machine learning frameworks like Tensorflow, PyTorch, Image GenAI models
You have skills in design and implementation of algorithms
You have strong software engineering skills in Python or C++
You have strong communication skills
You must be able to work onsite in our San Jose location
Desired Skills (Nice-to-have):
Skills in processing and cleaning data.
Experience with maintaining PostgreSQL databases and image content
Building UI using Python or React framework ecosystems
Experience working with Blender API
Understanding of Image and Unstructured data
Working experience on cloud infrastructure
Internship duration (start & end date):
This is a three month internship starting in fall 2025, with the opportunity to work 20-40 hours a week.
Paid internship. Non-Exempt. Hourly
Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
People First
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
Benefits
A generous discount on all WSI brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
Continued Learning
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Resources for self-development
Advisor (Mentor) program
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
The expected pay range for this position is $50-$60/hourly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.
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Auto-ApplyGraduate Assistant of Assessment
Graduate research assistant job in San Jose, CA
Graduate Assistant of Assessment JobID: 546
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