Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
The Predictive Planning team (PrePlan) develops and deploys state-of-the-art machine learning solutions that predict the future state of the world and plan the Waymo Driver's behavior. Our mission is to transform Waymo's unprecedented scale of driving data into robust, generalizable, and performant deep neural networks. These models enable the autonomous vehicle to navigate complex environments safely and efficiently.
In this hybrid role, you will report to a manager on our PrePlan team. Team matching happens after you've completed your onsite interviews.
You will:
* Develop the next-generation ML-powered prediction and planning system to enhance the performance and capabilities of the ML driver and support the rapid scaling of Waymo's business.
* Frame open-ended, real-world challenges as well-defined ML problems; research, develop, and apply cutting-edge ML techniques, including foundation models and reinforcement learning, for the planning and prediction tasks of autonomous vehicles.
* Collaborate with world-class researchers, engineers and product owners to create safe, smooth planning behaviors for all road users and to meet product requirements.
* Develop and evaluate large models, and integrate them into Waymo's production planning software for real-world applications through close partnership with the Planner and Research teams.
You have:
* BS in Computer Science, ML, Robotics, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
* Added Demonstrated contributions to the ML community through publications, open-source projects, or significant industry impact
* Hands-on experience with modern deep learning libraries (eg: TensorFlow, JAX, Pytorch)
* Proficient programming skills (eg: Python, C/C++)
* Strong analytical and debugging skills
* 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning modeling and/or Autonomous Vehicles
We prefer:
* MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field.
* Publications in top-tier conferences such as ICML, NeurIPS, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICLR, IROS, CoRL, ACL, or EMNLP.
* Prior software development or ML research industry experience (including internships).
* General software engineering experience solving motion planning or related robotics problems.
* Experience applying or evaluating ML-based systems in production environments.
* Experience with performance optimization of deep models, including with respect to specific hardware architectures
#LI-Hybrid
Our benefits are held Alphabet-Wide, inclusive of incredible maternity leave, health care, and retirement planning.
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$204,000-$259,000 USD
We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate's qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email *********************************. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)
$204k-259k yearly 60d+ ago
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Research Scientist, Prediction & Planning
Waymo 3.3
Mountain View, CA jobs
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver™-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
The Predictive Planning team (PrePlan) develops and deploys state-of-the-art machine learning solutions that predict the future state of the world and plan the Waymo Driver's behavior. Our mission is to transform Waymo's unprecedented scale of driving data into robust, generalizable, and performant deep neural networks. These models enable the autonomous vehicle to navigate complex environments safely and efficiently.
In this hybrid role, you will report to a manager on our PrePlan team. Team matching happens after you've completed your onsite interviews.
You will:
Develop the next-generation ML-powered prediction and planning system to enhance the performance and capabilities of the ML driver and support the rapid scaling of Waymo's business.
Frame open-ended, real-world challenges as well-defined ML problems; research, develop, and apply cutting-edge ML techniques, including foundation models and reinforcement learning, for the planning and prediction tasks of autonomous vehicles.
Collaborate with world-class researchers, engineers and product owners to create safe, smooth planning behaviors for all road users and to meet product requirements.
Develop and evaluate large models, and integrate them into Waymo's production planning software for real-world applications through close partnership with the Planner and Research teams.
You have:
BS in Computer Science, ML, Robotics, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
Added Demonstrated contributions to the ML community through publications, open-source projects, or significant industry impact
Hands-on experience with modern deep learning libraries (eg: TensorFlow, JAX, Pytorch)
Proficient programming skills (eg: Python, C/C++)
Strong analytical and debugging skills
5+ years of experience in Machine Learning modeling and/or Autonomous Vehicles
We prefer:
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field.
Publications in top-tier conferences such as ICML, NeurIPS, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICLR, IROS, CoRL, ACL, or EMNLP.
Prior software development or ML research industry experience (including internships).
General software engineering experience solving motion planning or related robotics problems.
Experience applying or evaluating ML-based systems in production environments.
Experience with performance optimization of deep models, including with respect to specific hardware architectures
#LI-Hybrid
Our benefits are held Alphabet-Wide, inclusive of incredible maternity leave, health care, and retirement planning.
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range$204,000-$259,000 USD
$204k-259k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Applied Research Scientist, Perception LLM/VLM (PhD, New Grad)
Waymo 3.3
Mountain View, CA jobs
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
The Perception team builds the system which learns the spatial-temporal representation and their semantic meanings of the surrounding environment of the autonomously driving vehicle (ADV), i.e., the system that "perceives" the world around the car. We work jointly with downstream teams on the optimization and integration into the Waymo Driver. We conduct our own research to address real-world problems and collaborate with research teams at Alphabet. We have access to millions of miles of driving data from a diverse set of sensors, enabling engineers like you to (1) develop methods for efficiently and continuously learning from large scale real-world data, to (2) develop models and model training at scale, to (3) analyze real-world behavior and develop systems for handling the complexities of interacting with the real-world, and (4) optimize models for our onboard and offboard hardware.
You will:
* Design, implement, and optimize large-scale continual pre-training pipelines for cutting-edge VLM foundation models.
* Conduct research and development on novel pre-training techniques, focusing on efficiently integrating new, diverse, and multimodal data streams (e.g., visual data from different sensors) into existing models.
* Develop and rigorously evaluate metrics and methodologies for measuring the performance, and transferability of continually pre-trained foundation models in the context of autonomous driving.
* Stay current with the latest advancements in large language models, vision-language models, and continual learning, and translate relevant research into production-ready systems.
You have:
* 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning, with a focus on large-scale model development (LLM, VLM, or similar foundation models).
* Proven expertise in LLM/VLM pre-training, continual learning with large scale datasets.
* Strong coding proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., Jax, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
* Hands-on experience with model training, evaluation, and deployment in a production environment.
* Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
We prefer:
* Experience in fine-tuning foundation models for autonomous driving or robotics applications
* Familiarity with large-scale data curation and quality assurance processes for multimodal datasets.
* Background in autonomous vehicle perception, motion planning, or decision-making systems.
* Publications in top-tier machine learning or computer vision conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV).
* PhD in a relevant field.
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$170,000-$216,000 USD
We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate's qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email *********************************. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)
$170k-216k yearly 41d ago
Applied Research Scientist, Perception LLM/VLM (PhD, New Grad)
Waymo 3.3
San Francisco, CA jobs
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
The Perception team builds the system which learns the spatial-temporal representation and their semantic meanings of the surrounding environment of the autonomously driving vehicle (ADV), i.e., the system that "perceives" the world around the car. We work jointly with downstream teams on the optimization and integration into the Waymo Driver. We conduct our own research to address real-world problems and collaborate with research teams at Alphabet. We have access to millions of miles of driving data from a diverse set of sensors, enabling engineers like you to (1) develop methods for efficiently and continuously learning from large scale real-world data, to (2) develop models and model training at scale, to (3) analyze real-world behavior and develop systems for handling the complexities of interacting with the real-world, and (4) optimize models for our onboard and offboard hardware.
You will:
* Design, implement, and optimize large-scale continual pre-training pipelines for cutting-edge VLM foundation models.
* Conduct research and development on novel pre-training techniques, focusing on efficiently integrating new, diverse, and multimodal data streams (e.g., visual data from different sensors) into existing models.
* Develop and rigorously evaluate metrics and methodologies for measuring the performance, and transferability of continually pre-trained foundation models in the context of autonomous driving.
* Stay current with the latest advancements in large language models, vision-language models, and continual learning, and translate relevant research into production-ready systems.
You have:
* 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning, with a focus on large-scale model development (LLM, VLM, or similar foundation models).
* Proven expertise in LLM/VLM pre-training, continual learning with large scale datasets.
* Strong coding proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., Jax, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
* Hands-on experience with model training, evaluation, and deployment in a production environment.
* Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
We prefer:
* Experience in fine-tuning foundation models for autonomous driving or robotics applications
* Familiarity with large-scale data curation and quality assurance processes for multimodal datasets.
* Background in autonomous vehicle perception, motion planning, or decision-making systems.
* Publications in top-tier machine learning or computer vision conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV).
* PhD in a relevant field.
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$170,000-$216,000 USD
We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate's qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email *********************************. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)
$170k-216k yearly 41d ago
UX Researcher, Operations Tooling
Waymo 3.3
Mountain View, CA jobs
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Design at Waymo is about the total experience-not just how the product looks, but how it works, how it feels, and how we make our new technology accessible, approachable, and useful for everyone. We design the intuitive, delightful experience for our riders, and we also build the powerful, complex tools used by our fleet operations teams and the engineers who build the Waymo Driver. We are a highly multidisciplinary team of UX Designers, User and Market Researchers, UX Engineers, Content Designers, Industrial Designers, CAD Designers, Studio Engineers, and Technical Artists. We dig deep to understand the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of all our users. This understanding serves as the foundation for everything we create.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and will report to a Manager of Product & Customer Research.
You will:
* Lead fast-paced mixed-method research projects (alone or in small teams) end-to-end, with a focus on running studies on-the-ground (not in a UX lab setting), including interviewing, surfacing insights, and building presentations
* Collaborate closely with work partners from the UX Design team, PM, Ops, and Engineering
* Stay up-to-date on Product and Ops priorities within the Ops Tooling domain, helping to shape UXR project prioritization and scoping
* Build and maintain a deep understanding of the latest workflows and SOPs, immersing yourself in Waymo's operations and developing empathy for users of operational tools in depots, workshops, and on the road
You have:
* Led fast-paced mixed method research projects by yourself or in small teams where you were on-the-ground running studies outside of a UX lab setting, interviewing participants, finding the salient insights, building visuals and presentation decks
* Extensive experience mapping operations or enterprise tooling workflows using frameworks such as critical user journeys or jobs to be done
* Launched tech products at an early stage where the company was in a fast learning cycle and working to scale rapidly
* Worked on a multi-touchpoint product/service offering that included a significant real-world physical element (i.e., not only a digital product or fully-online experience)
* Immersive and inclusive collaboration with key collaborators: UX design, UX writing, UX Eng, PM / TPM; you garner feedback along the lines of, 'they are so fantastic to work with!'
* Experience managing research operations for your own studies, e.g., screening, recruiting, scheduling
We prefer:
* Experience with the operational implementation of autonomous driving technologies
* Experience partnering with research vendors and managing vendor relationships
* Experience with localizing products in a non-English speaking context
* Fluency in written and spoken Japanese
Travel:
* Travel to Waymo depot and remote monitoring locations to conduct field research will be required (Up to ~30% of the time, depending on project scopes)
* Travel for Waymo Insights Team offsites that are not in the Bay Area (1-2 times per year, 2-3 days each)
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$196,000-$248,000 USD
We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate's qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email *********************************. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)
$196k-248k yearly 47d ago
Senior UX Researcher, Rider Experience
Waymo 3.3
Mountain View, CA jobs
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Design at Waymo is about the total experience-not just how the product looks, but how it works, how it feels, and how we make our new technology accessible, approachable, and useful for everyone. We design the intuitive, delightful experience for our riders, and we also build the powerful, complex tools used by our fleet operations teams and the engineers who build the Waymo Driver. We are a highly multidisciplinary team of UX Designers, User and Market Researchers, UX Engineers, Content Designers, Industrial Designers, CAD Designers, Studio Engineers, and Technical Artists. We dig deep to understand the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of all our users. This understanding serves as the foundation for everything we create.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to a Manager of Product & Customer Research.
You will:
* Take complex, open-ended problems, clarify the scope, create a rigorous research plan, and execute with timely product impact
* Initiate and lead research efforts end-to-end, taking full accountability for a product area's strategic research roadmap and engaging key stakeholder partners along the way
* Apply comprehensive mixed methods UX research expertise to generate authoritative insights that proactively identify opportunities for product strategy evolution and influence product decisions
* Act as a strong strategic partner to design, product management, and engineering leaders, clearly articulating a research point of view and coordinating efforts across multiple teams
* Set the bar for high-impact research quality, contribute to research operations and best practice documentation, providing informal and formal mentorship
* Coordinate the production of highly actionable insights, translating complex data into compelling narratives, visuals, and frameworks that actively influence key decision-makers on the future product direction
You have:
* 5+ years of industry experience conducting end-to-end user research leveraging mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) in a professional context
* Demonstrated ability to select, execute, and interpret insights from a wide range of methods (e.g., field studies, interviews, surveys, server logs, benchmark studies)
* Track record of owning and successfully completing large-scale, complex projects that resulted in significant, measurable influence on product or project direction
* Proven experience demonstrating leadership by creating new research questions and organizing the processes and people required to answer them
* Experience conducting research on highly technical, emerging products or complex systems with technical teams (e.g., engineering, science, systems)
* BA/BS degree in a Behavioral Science, Human Computer Interaction, or other related UX research field, or equivalent practical experience
We prefer:
* M.A./M.S./Ph.D. (in progress or completed) in a social science field, Human Factors, or similar
* Experience with advanced survey design, quantitative analysis, and data visualization using tools like R/Python and SQL
* Experience in formally mentoring individual researchers and/or leading internal efforts to evolve the UX research discipline
* Portfolio demonstrating experience in taking on and structuring research problems in increasingly complex or novel domains or user populations
* Experience supporting a large organization, complex portfolio of products, and network of stakeholders on a small team or as the sole researcher for a domain
* Contributed to evolving the discipline of UX research outside of the immediate organization (e.g., conferences, publications, industry participation)
Travel requirement:
* Up to 30% based on research needs
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$196,000-$248,000 USD
We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate's qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email *********************************. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)
$196k-248k yearly 49d ago
UX Researcher, Operations Tooling
Waymo 3.3
San Francisco, CA jobs
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Design at Waymo is about the total experience-not just how the product looks, but how it works, how it feels, and how we make our new technology accessible, approachable, and useful for everyone. We design the intuitive, delightful experience for our riders, and we also build the powerful, complex tools used by our fleet operations teams and the engineers who build the Waymo Driver. We are a highly multidisciplinary team of UX Designers, User and Market Researchers, UX Engineers, Content Designers, Industrial Designers, CAD Designers, Studio Engineers, and Technical Artists. We dig deep to understand the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of all our users. This understanding serves as the foundation for everything we create.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and will report to a Manager of Product & Customer Research.
You will:
* Lead fast-paced mixed-method research projects (alone or in small teams) end-to-end, with a focus on running studies on-the-ground (not in a UX lab setting), including interviewing, surfacing insights, and building presentations
* Collaborate closely with work partners from the UX Design team, PM, Ops, and Engineering
* Stay up-to-date on Product and Ops priorities within the Ops Tooling domain, helping to shape UXR project prioritization and scoping
* Build and maintain a deep understanding of the latest workflows and SOPs, immersing yourself in Waymo's operations and developing empathy for users of operational tools in depots, workshops, and on the road
You have:
* Led fast-paced mixed method research projects by yourself or in small teams where you were on-the-ground running studies outside of a UX lab setting, interviewing participants, finding the salient insights, building visuals and presentation decks
* Extensive experience mapping operations or enterprise tooling workflows using frameworks such as critical user journeys or jobs to be done
* Launched tech products at an early stage where the company was in a fast learning cycle and working to scale rapidly
* Worked on a multi-touchpoint product/service offering that included a significant real-world physical element (i.e., not only a digital product or fully-online experience)
* Immersive and inclusive collaboration with key collaborators: UX design, UX writing, UX Eng, PM / TPM; you garner feedback along the lines of, 'they are so fantastic to work with!'
* Experience managing research operations for your own studies, e.g., screening, recruiting, scheduling
We prefer:
* Experience with the operational implementation of autonomous driving technologies
* Experience partnering with research vendors and managing vendor relationships
* Experience with localizing products in a non-English speaking context
* Fluency in written and spoken Japanese
Travel:
* Travel to Waymo depot and remote monitoring locations to conduct field research will be required (Up to ~30% of the time, depending on project scopes)
* Travel for Waymo Insights Team offsites that are not in the Bay Area (1-2 times per year, 2-3 days each)
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$196,000-$248,000 USD
We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate's qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email *********************************. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)
$196k-248k yearly 47d ago
Operations Research Scientist
Hadrian Automation 4.1
Los Angeles, CA jobs
Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future
Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.
We recently raised $260 million dollar Series C to accelerate this mission. We are excited to be launching a new Factory in Mesa, Arizona, a 270,000 square foot facility that will create 350 new jobs immediately. We are opening a new headquarters to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.
Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission-critical programs. We are backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our fast-growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond!
The Role
You will drive manufacturing excellence through advanced optimization at Hadrian. As our Operations Research Scientist, you'll tackle complex scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation challenges in aerospace manufacturing. Using cutting-edge solvers and potentially RL techniques, you'll build systems that optimize everything from production queues to tool utilization. This role combines rigorous mathematical modeling with real-world impact-your algorithms will directly improve delivery times, reduce costs, and scale our manufacturing capabilities.
What You'll Do
Design and implement production scheduling algorithms using CP-SAT and MIP solvers.
Build capacity planning models that balance demand with resource constraints.
Develop queue management systems to optimize throughput and reduce wait times.
Create demand forecasting models using modern time series techniques.
Optimize inventory levels across raw materials and work-in-progress.
Design tool allocation algorithms considering utilization and maintenance.
Implement robust optimization for uncertain demand and processing times.
Explore RL approaches for dynamic scheduling and queue management.
Build simulation models to validate optimization strategies.
Develop APIs and tools for real-time decision support.
Create dashboards to visualize optimization results and KPIs.
Collaborate with engineers to understand constraints and objectives.
Design experiments to validate model improvements.
Document algorithms and train operations teams.
Stay current with OR research and manufacturing best practices.
What We're Looking For
Expert knowledge of optimization solvers (OR-Tools, Gurobi, CPLEX).
Strong background in mathematical optimization (LP, MIP, CP).
Experience with production scheduling and capacity planning.
Proficiency in Python and optimization libraries.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints.
Experience with forecasting and demand planning.
Knowledge of queueing theory and simulation.
Ability to translate business problems into mathematical models.
Strong statistical and analytical skills.
Experience deploying optimization models in production.
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work with messy, real-world data.
Understanding of computational complexity and algorithm design.
Experience with A/B testing and experimental design.
Compensation
For this role, the target salary range is $160,000 - $240,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).
This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Benefits
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation stipend if you're moving from outside of LA
Flexible vacation policy
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the Company's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
$160k-240k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
2026 Summer Intern, PhD, Research, Perception Foundation Models
Waymo 3.3
Mountain View, CA jobs
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
The mission of the Waymo AI Foundations team is to develop machine learning solutions addressing open problems in autonomous driving, towards the goal of safely operating Waymo vehicles in dozens of cities and under all driving conditions. As part of our work, we also initiate and foster collaborations with other research teams in Alphabet. AI Foundations areas that we are currently focusing on include reinforcement learning, learning from demonstration, generative modeling, Bayesian inference, hierarchical learning, and robust evaluation.
You will:
* Research, implement, and evaluate self-supervised pretraining methods for large foundational 3D perception models
* Collaborate with research and engineering teams to improve Waymo's foundational models
* Conduct cutting-edge research and potentially communicate research findings to the wider academic community via technical reports and/or publications
You have:
* Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
* Strong publication record in top-tier AI/ML or VL conferences and demonstrated expertise in AI Architecture, Deep Learning, High Performance Computing, Compilers, and/or Computer Architecture
* Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and ML coding, proficiency in Python and/or C/C++
We prefer:
* Demonstrated expertise in research domains such as Deep Learning, Self-Supervised Learning
* Experience with large-scale model pre-training, including foundational models, ML modeling and system design and experience in 3D Vision etc
* Proficiency in ML frameworks like Jax, XLA, and/or TPU, and contributions to relevant open-source projects
General Perks:
* Help solve challenging problems with a direct impact on the company
* Competitive compensation packages with a housing/relocation bonus (if applicable)
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Fun intern events and networking opportunities
Onsite Perks:
* Free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
* Free access to Google shuttles
* Onsite gym
Note: This will be a hybrid onsite internship position. We will accept resumes on a rolling basis until the role is filled. To be in consideration for multiple roles, you will need to apply to each one individually - please apply to the top 3 roles you are interested in.
At Waymo, we don't just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
The expected hourly rate for this full-time position is listed below. Interns are also eligible to participate in the Company's generous benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
Hourly PhD Pay
$85-$85 USD
We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate's qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email *********************************. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)
$55k-87k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Engineer III, Research Scientist
MSD Careers 4.6
Gaithersburg, MD jobs
This position will work in a multi-disciplinary environment with other engineers and scientists to develop new products and advance existing products for life science, clinical, and biodefense applications. The incumbent will design system components, carry out feasibility testing, and assess the performance of individual components and systems as a whole. Other responsibilities may include sourcing, testing and selecting new materials and reagents, developing methods for efficient or improved manufacturing processes, reformulating reagents for stability and/or manufacturability, and evaluating prototype consumables and instrumentation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Hands-on laboratory work.
Experimental planning and associated documentation including summary reports.
Data analysis, summary and presentation of results.
Design and development of new hardware and consumable systems.
Procurement and testing of new materials and/or reagents.
Evaluation of new designs and prototypes and suggesting directions for improvement.
Design, validation and execution of test methods.
Coordination with other groups within the company.
Compliance with Quality System requirements.
Understanding and following laboratory safety precautions and ensuring compliance with company safety policies.
Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
PhD degree in a science or engineering discipline, with strong interest in multi-disciplinary work.
Additional experience may be substituted for Master's degree.
Excellent academic record.
Experience with biomolecule detection systems is highly preferred.
Experience with design of experiment, analysis of test results, and failure analysis is preferred.
Experience with LabVIEW or other hardware interface programs and computer programming languages (C++, Python) preferred.
Demonstrated CAD experience is highly preferred.
Experience with SolidWorks, SDRC I-DEAS (or Unigraphics), or AutoCAD.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical background.
Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills in hardware, software and consumable issues.
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of laboratory data.
Proficient in MS Office suite.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Up to 70% of the day may be spent at a lab bench
• There are aspects of the positions duties that require a person in this role to work at heights above four (4) feet on occasion
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a laboratory-based position: incumbent should be prepared to spend 50-70% of their time working in a laboratory environment. The incumbent should expect to work with chemical reagents and Biosafety Level 2 organisms including human blood and/or blood products on occasion.
COMPENSATION SUMMARY
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $101,400 to $154,700. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary. These annual bonuses are intended to recognize individual performance and enable employees to benefit from the Company's overall success.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits. We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.
EEO/AA STATEMENT
MSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For our full EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit here. Meso Scale Diagnostics uses E-Verify to validate the work eligibility of candidates.
$101.4k-154.7k yearly 60d+ ago
UX Researcher
Logisoft Technologies 3.8
San Francisco, CA jobs
Logisoft Technologies, Inc is a global information Technology, Consulting and Services company with more than 100% satisfaction rating from all the clients across USA. Logisoft was established with a commitment to fulfill the Information Technology Resource Management needs in Organizations. In the current industry trends, growing number of organizations focus on their core business processes and outsource their IT business process.
We Specialize in complex and emerging technology solutions, including: Java/J2EE, IBM Middleware Technologies, Microsoft Technologies including .Net and Sharepoint,Quality Assurance, Mobile Application.
Job Description
Role: UX Researcher(This is not a UX Designer role)
Duration: Right to Hire. (Only US Citizens, TN Visa & GC are eligible to apply)
Responsibilities:
Explore and identify new technologies or methodologies to improve the research experience
Take a question or a problem and be able to translate it into a testable hypothesis-complete with a specific method and tasks that illuminate the heart of the issue.
Be able to quickly understand the needs of our internal clients-especially as they relate to who their users are and what questions they really need to have answered.
Develop participant profiles, recruiting screeners, test design strategies and proposals, online usability study documents, and execute on time and on budget.
Provide interface design recommendations with firm conviction and a gentle touch, while carefully reading people so you'll always know the right balance of each.
Identify usability issues based on heuristic and statistical analyses. Be able to drop your self-assured geek persona and embrace the novice user within (at least in short bursts).
Electrify project teams with concise reports and brilliantly prepared presentations under tight deadlines while juggling six balls (and a chain saw) with the other hand.
"Synergize” with our exceptional interaction and visual designers to further improve information architecture, site navigation, labels, and other design elements.
Perform other miracles and mythic feats as assigned, then figure out what else needs to be done
Conduct UX Research studies from start to finish independently and with designers
Supervise less experienced researchers on projects.
Work on non-standard research projects determine if and how to make them "standard” for UserTesting, such as:
Market research
Studies informed by 3rd party data (analytics, VoC surveys, etc.)
Card sorting and tree testing
Ethnography
Competitive analysis
Benchmarks
Longitudinal studies
Required Skills:
User Research
Thanks & Regards
Praveen Sahul.V
Business Development Manager
Logisoft Technologies Inc.
50 Cragwood Road, Suite: 315
South Plainfield, NJ - 07080
Ph: ************ | Fax:************
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
$98k-139k yearly est. 60d+ ago
UX Researcher
Logisoft Technologies 3.8
San Francisco, CA jobs
Logisoft Technologies, Inc is a global information Technology, Consulting and Services company with more than 100% satisfaction rating from all the clients across USA. Logisoft was established with a commitment to fulfill the Information Technology Resource Management needs in Organizations. In the current industry trends, growing number of organizations focus on their core business processes and outsource their IT business process.
We Specialize in complex and emerging technology solutions, including: Java/J2EE, IBM Middleware Technologies, Microsoft Technologies including .Net and Sharepoint,Quality Assurance, Mobile Application.
Job Description
Role: UX Researcher(This is not a UX Designer role)
Duration: Right to Hire. (Only US Citizens, TN Visa & GC are eligible to apply)
Responsibilities:
Explore and identify new technologies or methodologies to improve the research experience
Take a question or a problem and be able to translate it into a testable hypothesis-complete with a specific method and tasks that illuminate the heart of the issue.
Be able to quickly understand the needs of our internal clients-especially as they relate to who their users are and what questions they really need to have answered.
Develop participant profiles, recruiting screeners, test design strategies and proposals, online usability study documents, and execute on time and on budget.
Provide interface design recommendations with firm conviction and a gentle touch, while carefully reading people so you'll always know the right balance of each.
Identify usability issues based on heuristic and statistical analyses. Be able to drop your self-assured geek persona and embrace the novice user within (at least in short bursts).
Electrify project teams with concise reports and brilliantly prepared presentations under tight deadlines while juggling six balls (and a chain saw) with the other hand.
"Synergize” with our exceptional interaction and visual designers to further improve information architecture, site navigation, labels, and other design elements.
Perform other miracles and mythic feats as assigned, then figure out what else needs to be done
Conduct UX Research studies from start to finish independently and with designers
Supervise less experienced researchers on projects.
Work on non-standard research projects determine if and how to make them "standard” for UserTesting, such as:
Market research
Studies informed by 3rd party data (analytics, VoC surveys, etc.)
Card sorting and tree testing
Ethnography
Competitive analysis
Benchmarks
Longitudinal studies
Required Skills:
User Research
Thanks & Regards
Praveen Sahul.V
Business Development Manager
Logisoft Technologies Inc.
50 Cragwood Road, Suite: 315
South Plainfield, NJ - 07080
Ph: ************
|
Fax:
************
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
$98k-139k yearly est. 18h ago
Research Associate Support Resource
Belcan 4.6
South San Francisco, CA jobs
Job Title: Research Associate Support Resource Zip Code: 94080 Duration:12 Months Pay Rate: $26.67/hr Keyword's: #SanFranciscojobs; #SupportResourcejobs. Primary Responsibilities: * Develop, optimize and execute analytical assays for proteins, DNA, adeno associated viral (AAV) nanoparticles and related cell-based assay.
* Perform routine testing using established SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to dd PCR/qPCR, ELISA, and mammalian cell-based assays.
* Support assay transfer to internal partners (QC, testing, and research teams), including documentation, troubleshooting, and method comparability.
* Analyze experimental data, assess data quality, and determine applicability to project goals; draw conclusions and make data-driven recommendations.
* Author, review, and revise experimental procedures, protocols, and technical reports.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records of all analytical development activities in laboratory notebooks and data systems.
* Contribute to a collaborative laboratory environment by sharing technical insights, supporting cross-functional projects, and continuously improving workflows.
About you
Must-Have/Required:
* B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline, with 1+ years of industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology settings.
* Demonstrated proficiency with mammalian cell-based assays and PCR-based assays (qPCR, dd PCR)
* Hands-on experience performing quantitative assays (e.g. ELISA), for the characterization of proteins, nucleic acids, viruses or other biological products.
* Strong hands-on experience with sterile technique and mammalian cell culture, including cell maintenance, expansion, characterization, and banking.
* Working knowledge of core molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA/protein isolation, cDNA synthesis, RT-PCR, qPCR, digital PCR).
* Ability to independently plan, execute, and document experiments, while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
* Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail and a commitment to generating high-quality, reproducible data.
* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot assays and propose experimental improvements. Comfort with interpreting unexpected results and recommending next steps.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard data analysis and documentation tools.
May Have/Preferred:
* Experience working with Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV)
* Experience in analytical method development and assay transfer
* Experience in basic statistical analysis
Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
$26.7 hourly 28d ago
Research Scientist - AI Applications
QCi 3.3
Hoboken, NJ jobs
Research Scientist - AI Applications
Division: Technology
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Ting Bu
About Us
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.
Position Description
We are seeking a Research Scientist to drive innovation in advanced information processing and explore diverse AI applications. This role focuses on algorithm development, problem formulation, and experimental validation. While a key initial focus involves information processing (such as image denoising), the position emphasizes strong AI fundamentals, disciplined exploration, and the ability to apply technical reasoning to a wide range of problem domains.
Duties and Responsibilities
Advanced Information Processing
Design, implement, and evaluate algorithms for information and signal processing, with representative problems such as image denoising for low-signal-to-noise ratio data
Analyze and model data characteristics (e.g., noise modeling and analysis, signal extraction, or structured data patterns).
Formulate complex problems using objective functions, regularization, or optimization-based approaches.
Benchmark novel methods against classical and modern AI baselines using quantitative metrics.
AI Application Exploration
Explore and develop prototype AI applications for emerging fields, including Photonic Chip Design.
Perform feasibility studies and develop proof-of-concept implementations for new problem sets.
Compare alternative architectural approaches and provide data-driven recommendations to the leadership team.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with technical leadership to define research problems, execute experiments and refine problem formulations.
Document assumptions, methods, and results in clear, concise technical reports, internal notes, or draft publications.
Produce high-quality visualizations and comparative analyses suitable for internal review and external dissemination.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience or PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Diverse AI Portfolio: A wide range of experience across different models of AI applications, demonstrating the ability to adapt and map various architectures to unique mathematical or computational constraints.
Technical Skills:
Solid understanding of optimization, objective-function design, or energy-based modeling.
Strong background in general signal/information processing.
Proficiency in Python and scientific ML tools (NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch, or equivalent).
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
$82k-122k yearly est. 3d ago
Support Scientist IV
STC 4.0
Greenbelt, MD jobs
About Science and Technology Corporation (STC): Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) provides award-winning scientific, engineering, and technical services to U.S. Government and industry partners. We are dedicated to advancing our customers' missions through innovation, trusted partnerships, and science-driven engineering excellence. With integrity and precision, we deliver reliable solutions that make a real impact. At STC, we invest in our employees' growth, well-being, and success-fostering a culture of respect, trust, and empowerment. Join our world-class team and help shape the future of science and technology.
Employment Category: Full-Time
Location: Greenbelt, MD - On-site with global collaborations
Travel: Frequent (domestic & international field missions, scientific meetings)
Security Clearance: None
Citizenship: Requires U.S. Citizenship
Salary: $130K - $175K
Job Description:
The Support Scientist IV will serve as a senior researcher under the ATMOS contract at NASA GSFC, leading major research efforts in atmospheric science. This includes computational modeling, instrument development, and analysis of large satellite datasets. The role requires collaboration with scientists across institutions and management of junior researchers.
ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific, engineering, and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research, data analysis, technology development, and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS, our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASA's mission and expand scientific discovery.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Plan and direct scientific research tasks in atmospheric science.
Lead development of computational models and instrumentation concepts.
Publish extensively and represent NASA at international conferences.
Mentor and oversee other scientists within project teams.
Benefits:
Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave
401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Tuition reimbursement
Requirements
10+ years of scientific research experience.
5+ years of leadership in scientific project management.
Strong background in atmospheric science with proven publication record.
Advanced programming expertise (FORTRAN, C/C++, Python).
Education:
Ph.D. in atmospheric science, physical science, mathematics, or computer science, or
M.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus ten years of experience relevant to the position. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.
$130k-175k yearly 60d+ ago
Support Scientist II
STC 4.0
Greenbelt, MD jobs
About Science and Technology Corporation (STC): Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) provides award-winning scientific, engineering, and technical services to U.S. Government and industry partners. We are dedicated to advancing our customers' missions through innovation, trusted partnerships, and science-driven engineering excellence. With integrity and precision, we deliver reliable solutions that make a real impact. At STC, we invest in our employees' growth, well-being, and success-fostering a culture of respect, trust, and empowerment. Join our world-class team and help shape the future of science and technology.
Employment Category: Full-Time
Location: Greenbelt, MD - On-site & Field Missions
Travel: Some/Frequent (domestic campaigns, workshops)
Security Clearance: None
Citizenship: Requires U.S. Citizenship
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000
Job Description:
The Support Scientist II will assist NASA scientists and engineers with advanced research tasks under the ATMOS contract. This includes instrument development, model evaluation, and analysis of atmospheric datasets. The role involves contributing to peer-reviewed publications and presenting results at conferences.
ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific, engineering, and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research, data analysis, technology development, and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS, our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASA's mission and expand scientific discovery.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Conduct scientific analysis on atmospheric models and observational datasets.
Provide operational support for instruments at GSFC and in the field.
Collaborate with NASA scientists on mission planning and research goals.
Publish findings in journals and present at scientific meetings.
Benefits:
Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave
401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Tuition reimbursement
Requirements
2+ years of research experience in atmospheric or related sciences.
Strong background in programming (FORTRAN, Python, C/C++).
Familiarity with visualization/analysis tools such as IDL, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Education:
Ph.D. in atmospheric science, physical science, mathematics, or computer science, or equivalent.
$90k-120k yearly 60d+ ago
Support Scientist I
STC 4.0
Greenbelt, MD jobs
About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):
Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) provides award-winning scientific, engineering, and technical services to U.S. Government and industry partners. We are dedicated to advancing our customers' missions through innovation, trusted partnerships, and science-driven engineering excellence. With integrity and precision, we deliver reliable solutions that make a real impact. At STC, we invest in our employees' growth, well-being, and success-fostering a culture of respect, trust, and empowerment. Join our world-class team and help shape the future of science and technology.
Employment Category: Full-Time
Location: Greenbelt, MD - On-site with some field support
Travel: Some (domestic field campaigns, scientific meetings)
Security Clearance: None
Citizenship: Requires U.S. Citizenship
Salary: $80K - $110K
Number of Positions: 5
Job Description:
STC is seeking a Support Scientist I to support the ATMOS contract at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This entry-level scientist role provides research and analysis support to NASA scientists, including model development, data analysis, and operational instrument support. The Support Scientist I will contribute to scientific publications, proposals, and presentations.
ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific, engineering, and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research, data analysis, technology development, and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS, our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASA's mission and expand scientific discovery.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Assist with modeling, instrument development, and data analysis.
Provide scientific expertise in one or more areas of atmospheric science.
Contribute to research proposals, peer-reviewed publications, and conference presentations.
Support operations of scientific instruments at GSFC or during field missions.
Benefits:
Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave
401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Tuition reimbursement
Requirements
Experience in scientific programming (FORTRAN, C/C++, Python).
Familiarity with MATLAB, IDL, LabVIEW, or similar analysis tools.
Record of academic or research publications desirable.
Education:
Ph.D. in atmospheric science, physical science, mathematics, or computer science, or
M.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus six years of experience relevant to the position. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.
$80k-110k yearly 60d+ ago
Psychology Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Woodcock Institute
TWU 3.4
Denton, TX jobs
Richard W. Woodcock Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Post-Doc Program with emphasis in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
The Woodcock Institute for the Advancement of Neurocognitive Research and Applied Practice is committed to the interdisciplinary advancement of contemporary cognitive assessment and applying evidence-based research to clinical practice. The Woodcock Institute supports interdisciplinary research into the cognitive profiles of individuals with diagnosed exceptionalities (e.g., learning disabilities, neuropsychological conditions, behavioral and psychiatric disorders, and giftedness). In addition, the Woodcock Institute supports the advancement of effective clinical assessment practices and the dissemination of research findings through direct professional development opportunities, publications and applied evidence-based assessment. In support of this mission, the Woodcock Institute is excited to announce the launching of the
Richard W. Woodcock Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Post-Doc Program with emphasis in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.
The Woodcock Institute is seeking one full-time psychology postdoctoral fellow for a 2 year appointment. Primary clinical activities include neurodevelopmental assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as other low incident developmental disabilities through interdisciplinary work at the Woodcock Autism Assessment Clinic, TWU multidisciplinary clinic and in collaboration with a community based hospital partnership. In addition, fellows will engage in ongoing neurocognitive research, presentation and publication opportunities, and are provided teaching opportunities and mentorship possibilities with psychology practicum students. The schedule will include 2 days a week at the TWU interdisciplinary/ autism clinic, 2 days a week at the community based hospital partnership, and 1 day a week to conduct research, submit publications/presentations, outreach, or participate in training opportunities. In consultation with supervisors at each setting, fellows will develop a tailored plan to address their specific training goals within these settings.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in pediatric neuropsychological, cognitive, academic, and social/emotional assessment, as well as in the application of multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based intervention approaches for individuals with a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to work well with families and effectively collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team. In addition to applied practice, this fellowship will provide opportunities for research. Fellows can participate in on-going research on site and in collaboration with Texas Woman's University and the Woodcock Institute. Fellows may develop individual research goals with the Training Director during orientation for data collection, presentations, and publications throughout the fellowship program.
Application Due Date: November 1, 2025
Start Date: September 1, 2026, earlier start dates can be accommodated if the fellow already has their doctoral degree conferred.
Minimum Stipend: $67,000 plus fringe benefits
Maximum Stipend: $67,000 plus fringe benefits
Fringe Benefits: Funding also available for continuing education for conference participation. Health insurance and benefits package included.
Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program and possess or be eligible for a Texas provisional licensure pending completion of 2 years of supervised practice. Spanish-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience working with underserved families is preferred. This fellowship is designed to meet requirements for LP licensure in Texas.
To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a statement of professional interest specifying career goals and clinical goals for the fellowship, curriculum vitae, a de-identified neuro / psychological assessment report, transcript documenting degree completion, and at least two letters of recommendation directly from the reviewers. Candidates should indicate in their statement of interest how their previous or future work supports the mission of the Woodcock Institute.
Applicants should email all application materials to the Woodcock Institute's Assistant Executive Director, Wendi L. Johnson, Ph.D., at *****************.
Additional Information
Agency Type : University Clinic and Community based Practice
APPIC/APA Accreditation: No
Emphasis or Focus Area: Child/Adolescent
Other Emphasis: Neurodevelopmental
Research Time: Less than 25%
Training Director: Wendi L. Johnson, PhD, LP, LSSP, NCSP
Contact email: *****************
Duration: 24 months
Hours per week: 35-40
Number of Licensed Psychologists: 1
Number of Positions: 1
Stipend: $67,000
Will follow APPIC Standards: Yes
Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.
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$39k-52k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Support Scientist III
STC 4.0
Greenbelt, MD jobs
About Science and Technology Corporation (STC): Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) provides award-winning scientific, engineering, and technical services to U.S. Government and industry partners. We are dedicated to advancing our customers' missions through innovation, trusted partnerships, and science-driven engineering excellence. With integrity and precision, we deliver reliable solutions that make a real impact. At STC, we invest in our employees' growth, well-being, and success-fostering a culture of respect, trust, and empowerment. Join our world-class team and help shape the future of science and technology.
Employment Category: Full-Time
Location: Greenbelt, MD - On-site with frequent collaboration
Travel: Frequent (field campaigns, international workshops)
Security Clearance: None
Citizenship: Requires U.S. Citizenship
Salary: $110 - $145
Job Description:
STC seeks a Support Scientist III to provide scientific and technical leadership under the ATMOS contract at NASA GSFC. The role includes planning and coordinating research efforts, developing models and instruments, and presenting results in scientific forums.
ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific, engineering, and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research, data analysis, technology development, and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS, our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASA's mission and expand scientific discovery.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Lead mid-scale atmospheric science projects and research tasks.
Design and execute model development and data analysis workflows.
Provide mentorship to junior scientists and technical staff.
Publish and present research results in high-visibility venues.
Benefits:
Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave
401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Tuition reimbursement
Requirements
6+ years of experience in atmospheric or Earth sciences research.
Strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Advanced programming skills (FORTRAN, C/C++, Python).
Experience with mission operations and large-scale datasets highly desirable.
Education:
Ph.D. in atmospheric science, physical science, mathematics, or computer science, or
M.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus six years of experience relevant to the position. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.
$70k-102k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Scientist 1
Environmental Science 3.7
Bakersfield, CA jobs
Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.
Compensation: $21.00 per hour
SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of varied chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs and practices; provides feedback and guidance to regarding the analysis of materials, products and/or devices utilizing using intermediate to complex professional and technical knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry or related instrumentation, testing, and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides intermediate to complex analysis in support of various testing materials, products and/or devices utilizing various analytical instrumentation; follows Standard Operating Procedures and methods to perform testing.
Provides intermediate to complex review, analysis, interpretation and documentation of testing results.
Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing various types of chemistry/biochemistry forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
Provides intermediate to complex analysis, interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs and practices; involves varied operations and leading implementation and change.
Provides various research, feedback and decisions to resolve management and employee questions and requirements; assists with receiving customer feedback and coordinating resources and responses as required.
Analyzes and reviews intermediate to complex operations, results, feedback and related chemistry/biochemistry information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals and recommendations to management.
Ensures the accuracy of various tests, equipment, actions, procedures and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and operational reviews; works with teams to resolve discrepancies.
Assists with developing or participating in chemistry/biochemistry or cross-functional project or program objectives, which includes proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction and presents information to management.
Cleans, maintains, prepares and calibrates equipment, samples, and related areas.
Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of chemistry/biochemistry experience, including experience with complex programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
Intermediate to complex principles, practices and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry.
Various understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies and procedures.
Intermediate to complex methods to resolve chemistry/biochemistry problems, questions and concerns.
Various understanding of applicable chemistry/biochemistry laws, codes and regulations.
Understanding of various testing tools, equipment, and calibration.
Computer applications and systems related to the work.
Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations.
Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Required Skills:
Performing intermediate to complex professional-level chemistry/biochemistry duties in a variety of assigned areas.
Overseeing and administering various chemistry/biochemistry functions.
Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
Serving as a team member and the development and management of projects.
Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.
Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
Preparing intermediate to complex functionals reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines.
Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.
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Benefits
When you join Pace , you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.