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AI Robotics Research Scientist
Nimble 3.9
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to enable fast, efficient, and sustainable commerce. We're developing a general-purpose robot AI and a warehouse generalist superhumanoid robot, the first robot in the world capable of performing all core warehouse functions. We recently closed a $106M Series C at a $1B valuation, and we are continuing to grow our world‑class team.
Mission: to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that liberate us from the menial.
Vision: invent the Autonomous Supply Chain - everything from the inside of factories and warehouses to your front door - powered by industry‑generalist superhumanoids to deliver faster, more efficient, and more sustainable commerce.
Our founding team comes from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon and our board of directors include famed robotics and AI legends including Marc Raibert (founder of Boston Dynamics), Sebastian Thrun (founder of GoogleX, Waymo; Stanford Professor and considered the father of autonomous vehicles) and Fei‑Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google and Director of Stanford's AI Lab).
Join us and leave your mark on the future of robotics, AI, and global commerce.
Why Join Nimble?
At Nimble, we are committed to building legendary products, a legendary team, and a legendary legacy. Join us and become part of an ambitious, humble, and resourceful culture where your work will leave a lasting impact on the future of robotics and commerce.
Nimble's Core Values:
Be relentlessly resourceful - Challenge conventions and overcome obstacles.
Be legendary - Be the very best and do work that inspires.
Be humble - Prioritize growth, learning, and doing whatever is needed to further the mission.
Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver with high agency.
The Role
Nimble is looking for an AI Robotics Research Scientist to help us advance our robotics moonshot by designing, developing, training, and implementing robotic foundation models, Vision‑Language‑Action Models, general‑purpose robotic AI models, and reinforcement learning algorithms controlling multi‑agent robot fleets.
You will play a critical role in working with our all‑star cross‑functional team to build models with immediate applications for the world's biggest robotics opportunity.
Responsibilities
Develop and train diffusion policies, VLMs, multi‑agent deep RL policies and more
Develop data collection pipelines
Design data annotation and labeling
Support implementation of models into production systems
Qualifications
P.h.D in Robotics or Computer Science
Experience training deep learning models for robotic manipulation or mobility
Experience working with real robotic hardware
Experience training models in simulation and developing simulation environments
Experience collecting custom datasets
Experience training on open‑source datasets
Strong track record of publishing papers and/or deploying real‑world applications
Experience with system architecture, design and development
Additional Requirements
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must be able to work in San Francisco
$180,000 - $250,000 a year
The above range is the salary range. This position will also receive generous equity for this position.
Culture
We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We're not in this to do what's easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We're ambitious, we're gritty, we're humble and we're relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!
Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.
Nimble's Benefits
Paid Time Off
Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.
Health Insurance
Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.
Paid Parental Leave
Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.
Commuter Benefits
Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots.
Referral Bonus
Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleague that you refer to us that we end up hiring.
401k
Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.
Equity
Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program.
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$180k-250k yearly 4d ago
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Research Scientist, Ultrasound Imaging
Nudge Real Estate
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
About Nudge
Nudge's goal is to help the brain work better by creating a generalized product that can precisely stimulate and image the brain, entirely non-invasively. We aim to achieve this by developing cutting-edge ultrasound technology to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders, like addiction, and eventually, creating a mainstream consumer device that can modulate mood, focus, sleep, and more.
To realize those ambitions, we're growing a scrappy, multidisciplinary, science and engineering team focused on making the best technology possible for interfacing with the whole brain, and a product that has the potential to improve people's daily lives more than any other.
About the team
The Research Team at Nudge is innovating on multiple frontiers in neuroscience and neurotechnology, and is primarily focused on developing ultrasound-based neuromodulation to treat conditions like depression, chronic pain and addiction as well as enhance the wellbeing of healthy people. We're also building the first scalable, portable hardware for noninvasive structural ultrasound-based imaging the quality of an MRI. The team is running human trials for neuromodulation and developing algorithms that will enable on-device imaging.
About the role
Work closely with the Head of Research and engineering team to build the capabilities for on-device ultrasound-based imaging.
Develop algorithms for structural and functional ultrasound-based imaging
Perform validation of in-silico ultrasound imaging methods with Nudge hardware in physical models and in vivo
Contribute to the development of aberration correction techniques informed by ultrasound-based imaging
About you
5+ years experience
PhD or Postdoc in Bioengineering, Medical Imaging, Physics or equivalent
Expertise in ultrasound physics and metrology
Demonstrated history of exceptional contributions in your prior work experiences
Expertise in one or more of:
Full-waveform inversion imaging
Functional transcranial doppler imaging
Functional ultrasound imaging
Machine learning experience a plus
Compensation
$140,000 - $230,000/year + equity
Your salary may vary depending on multiple factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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$140k-230k yearly 5d ago
Frontier Mathematical AI Research Scientist
Openai 4.2
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
A leading AI research company in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scientist in mathematical sciences to design and build AI models that tackle complex scientific problems. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience with frontier models. This position operates on a hybrid work model, valuing rigor and reproducibility in scientific research. Competitive compensation is offered.
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$106k-174k yearly est. 1d ago
GenAI Research Scientist: LLM Fine-Tuning & Production
Menlo Ventures
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
A leading data and AI platform in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scientist for the GenAI Team. This role involves advancing deep learning techniques and working with large-scale LLMs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation, solid machine learning skills, and a commitment to improving user experiences. Competitive compensation ranges from $150,000 to $190,000 USD, reflecting the importance of this role within the company.
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$150k-190k yearly 2d ago
Research Scientist, AI
Substrate 3.9
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
Substrate is addressing one of the most important technological problems facing the United States. At the intersection of advanced manufacturing and cutting‑edge physics, we are developing technologies that will reshape the semiconductor industry and strengthen America's technological leadership. We are a team of world‑class scientists, engineers, and technical experts building technology for the United States.
Summary
As a Research Scientist working with AI, you will accelerate and augment R&D workflows by applying machine learning to scientific simulations and modeling while simultaneously building internal AI capabilities across the organization. This role sits at the intersection of cutting‑edge physics and artificial intelligence, and you'll work hands‑on to develop AI‑augmented tools that enable breakthrough research, and build the infrastructure and expertise that empowers our technical teams to leverage AI in their own work. Whether you are a physicist who has embraced machine learning or an AI expert with deep scientific domain knowledge, you will play a pivotal role in defining how we utilize AI to accelerate our own internal R&D.
Responsibilities
Integrate machine learning techniques to accelerate scientific simulations, modeling, and computational workflows
Develop AI‑augmented tools for materials science, device physics, or accelerator physics applications
Build internal AI infrastructure and capabilities to enable research teams across the organization
Train and mentor scientists and engineers on integrating AI/ML into their research workflows
Implement surrogate models, physics‑informed neural networks, or generative approaches for scientific problems
Develop data pipelines and frameworks for scientific machine learning across distributed teams
Collaborate with computational physicists and experimentalists to identify high‑impact AI applications
Set AI best practices and establish standards for ML‑augmented R&D
Required Qualifications
5+ years professional or academic research experience in physical sciences, engineering, or related field
2‑3+ years hands‑on experience applying machine learning to scientific or technical problems
Strong programming skills in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar)
Deep understanding of scientific computing, numerical methods, and computational modeling
Proven ability to translate scientific problems into machine learning approaches
Experience building tools, infrastructure, or capabilities used by technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field
Publications applying ML to scientific computing, simulation, or experimental data analysis
Experience with physics‑informed machine learning or scientific foundation models
Background in accelerator physics, semiconductor devices, materials modeling, or related domains
Track record of enabling technical teams through tool development or mentorship
Salary Range
$150,000-$400,000 USD
Substrate is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Substrate will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please let your recruiter know.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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$100k-166k yearly est. 3d ago
ML Research Scientist - Quantum Accelerated Generative Models
Sygaldry Technologies
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
About Sygaldry
Sygaldry Technologies is building quantum-accelerated AI servers to exponentially speed up training and inference for AI. By integrating quantum and AI, we're accelerating the path to superintelligence, and engineering the conditions for it to scale efficiently and operate affordably. Sygaldry AI servers combine multiple qubit types within a single, fault-tolerant architecture to deliver the combination of cost, scale, and speed necessary for advanced AI applications. We pioneer new domains in physics, engineering, and AI, tackling the hardest challenges with a grounded, optimistic, and rigorous culture. We're looking for individuals ready to define the intersection of quantum and AI and drive its profound global impact.
About the Role
Generative AI is transforming what's computationally possible-but it's also exposing the limits of classical hardware. Diffusion models produce extraordinary results, yet their iterative sampling and high-dimensional score estimation create computational bottlenecks that scale poorly.
We believe quantum computing offers a path through these bottlenecks. As an ML Research Scientist, you'll work at the frontier of generative modeling and quantum acceleration, developing the theoretical foundations and practical implementations that connect these fields. You'll identify where quantum approaches can provide genuine advantage in generative workflows-not incremental improvements, but structural speedups rooted in the mathematics of these models.
What You'll Work On
Generative Model Architecture & Efficiency
Advance state-of-the-art diffusion and score-based generative models
Analyze computational bottlenecks in sampling, denoising, and likelihood estimation
Develop and benchmark novel solver methods for diffusion ODEs/SDEs
Quantum-Classical Integration
Identify mathematical structures in generative models amenable to quantum speedup
Prototype hybrid workflows where quantum subroutines accelerate classical pipelines
Rigorously benchmark theoretical versus practical advantage in realistic workloads
Research to Production
Translate research insights into scalable implementations
Collaborate with quantum hardware teams to inform architecture requirements
Build systems that make quantum-accelerated generation accessible to practitioners
You May Be a Good Fit If You
Have deep expertise in diffusion probabilistic models, score matching, or related generative methods
Understand the mathematical foundations: SDEs, ODEs, Langevin dynamics, probability flow
Are experienced with ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX) and efficient inference implementation
Question assumptions and validate with rigor, following interesting threads wherever they lead
Communicate complex ideas clearly across research communities
Are excited to work on problems no one has solved before
Strong Candidates May Have
Published research on diffusion models, score-based generation, or neural ODE/SDE methods
Experience optimizing sampling efficiency (DDIM, DPM-Solver, consistency models, etc.)
Familiarity with numerical methods for differential equations
Understanding of quantum algorithms and computational complexity
Background in high-dimensional probability or stochastic processes
Why This Matters
Your work accelerates the path to quantum superintelligence. Each quantum component integrated, each AI model enhanced, each instruction set optimized brings us closer to a future where intelligence and quantum mechanics are inextricably intertwined. We're not building incremental improvements - we're creating exponential transformations that will make AI more affordable, sustainable, personalized, and fundamentally more capable.
How We're Different
We're building the infrastructure for quantum superintelligence and pioneering new domains at the intersection of physics, engineering, and AI. At Sygaldry, curiosity and intellectual courage drive our work. We approach ambitious challenges with a grounded, optimistic, and rigorous culture and know that kind people build the strongest teams. We prioritize mission over ego and collaborate openly with a strong sense of shared purpose. We dream big, yet we execute with a love of detail. We're looking for scientists, engineers, and operators to forge new paths with us at the intersection of quantum and AI.
Culture & Benefits
Visa Sponsorship - We know what it takes to make top talent thrive here. We're open to supporting visas whenever possible.
Compensation - We value your contribution and invest in your future with a competitive salary and meaningful equity.
Benefits - Your well-being matters. We provide company-sponsored health coverage to give you and your family peace of mind.
Connection - Whether it's company offsite or casual crew socials, we make time to connect, recharge, and have fun together.
Time Off - We trust you to take the time you need. Unlimited PTO so you can rest, recharge, and come back ready to make an impact.
We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. If you don't think this role is right for you, but you believe that you would have something meaningful to to contribute to our mission, please reach out at **********************
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$95k-160k yearly est. 2d ago
Research Scientist (diffusion)
Genmo
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
We are Genmo, a research lab dedicated to building open, state-of-the-art models for video generation towards unlocking the right brain of AGI. Join us in shaping the future of AI and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in video generation.
Key responsibilities
Lead research initiatives in advanced diffusion models for text-to-video generation, focusing on improving visual quality, temporal consistency, and semantic fidelity
Develop and implement state-of-the-art algorithms for translating textual descriptions into dynamic video content
Design and conduct rigorous experiments to validate new ideas and evaluate model performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research breakthroughs into our production pipeline
Stay at the cutting edge of the field by regularly reviewing academic literature and attending top-tier conferences
Contribute to the research community through high-quality publications and open-source contributions
Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of innovation within the research team
Work closely with product teams to align research directions with user needs and market opportunities
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a closely related field
Must have:
Strong publication record in top-tier conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICML) with a focus on generative models, particularly diffusion models
Extensive experience implementing and optimizing large-scale generative models for image or video tasks
Deep understanding of state-of-the-art techniques in text-to-image and text-to-video generation
Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ideal candidate will have:
Postdoctoral or industrial research experience in generative AI for video
Hands-on experience with text-to-video generation projects
Expertise in other generative model architectures (e.g., GANs, VAEs) and their applications to video
Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed computing environments
Track record of successful collaboration with product teams on technology transfers
Familiarity with video codecs, compression techniques, and perceptual quality metrics
Contributions to open-source projects in the field of generative AI
Additional information
The role is based in the Bay Area (San Francisco). Candidates are expected to be located near the Bay Area or open to relocation.
Genmo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Genmo, Inc. is an E-Verify company and you may review the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters in English and Spanish.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 1d ago
Behavioral Research Scientist - AI Simulation
Jack & Jill/External ATS
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
A VC-backed AI simulation platform in San Francisco is seeking a Behavioral Research Scientist to shape AI agents' cognitive foundations. The role focuses on modeling decision-making processes, translating theories into practical frameworks, and conducting experiments to enhance simulation realism. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in relevant fields and experience in behavioral modeling. Join a passionate team making a real-world impact in AI technology.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 5d ago
Research Scientist, Long Video Generation
Hedra, Inc.
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
About Hedra
Hedra is a pioneering generative media company backed by top investors at Index, A16Z, and Abstract Ventures. We're building Hedra Studio, a multimodal creation platform capable of control, emotion, and creative intelligence.
At the core of Hedra Studio is our Character-3 foundation model, the first omnimodal model in production. Character-3 jointly reasons across image, text, and audio for more intelligent video generation - it's the next evolution of AI-driven content creation.
At Hedra, we're a team of hard-working, passionate individuals seeking to fundamentally change content creation and build a generational company together. We value startup energy, initiative, and the ability to turn bold ideas into real products. Our team is fully in-person in SF/NY with a shared love for whiteboard problem-solving.
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to push the limits of long-form video generation, with a focus on auto-regressive modeling, causal attention mechanisms, and efficient sequence handling. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of temporal modeling in generative AI and experience building scalable architectures for multi-minute coherent video outputs.
Responsibilities
Design and implement long video generation architectures, with emphasis on auto-regressive generation, causal attention, and memory-efficient transformer designs.
Develop methods for maintaining temporal and semantic coherence over long time horizons.
Work closely with engineering to integrate research into production-grade pipelines.
Stay on top of recent advances in long-context transformers, sequence compression, and scalable video generation.
Present results internally and externally, including possible top-tier conference submissions.
Qualifications
PhD or strong research/industry experience in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related fields, with a focus on sequence modeling or generative models.
Deep understanding of transformer architectures, attention mechanisms, and auto-regressive modeling.
Experience with long-context processing and memory-efficient computation.
Proficiency in Python and PyTorch; ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on new architectures.
A record of impactful research or large-scale system deployments.
Benefits
Competitive compensation + equity
401k (no match)
Healthcare (Silver PPO Medical, Vision, Dental)
Lunch and snacks at the office
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement - we value curiosity, creativity, and the drive to solve hard problems.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 3d ago
Research Scientist - Applied AI
P-1 Ai
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
We are building an engineering AGI. We founded P-1 AI with the conviction that the greatest impact of artificial intelligence will be on the built world-helping mankind conquer nature and bend it to our will. Our first product is Archie, an AI engineer capable of quantitative and spatial reasoning over physical product domains that performs at the level of an entry‑level design engineer. We aim to put an Archie on every engineering team at every industrial company on earth.
Our founding team includes the top minds in deep learning, model‑based engineering, and industries that are our customers. We just closed a $23 million seed round led by Radical Ventures that includes a number of other AI and industrial luminaries (from OpenAI, DeepMind, etc.).
About the Role:
We're seeking an exceptional AI Research Scientist to help us push the boundaries of AI applied to the physical world. This role blends cutting‑edge AI research with hands‑on engineering, and is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of ideas and implementation. You'll be leading projects that develop agentic AI systems designed to solve real‑world mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering problems-systems that think, remember, act, and adapt.
This is not a “pure research” position: we're looking for a hacker‑scientist hybrid-someone who's published in top venues but is not afraid of any layer in the tech stack.
What You'll Do:
Design and implement agentic systems that autonomously solve physical engineering tasks.
Develop advanced memory, retrieval, and planning architectures for LLM‑based agents.
Apply (or invent) reinforcement learning strategies for reasoning, planning, and online adaptation.
Contribute to both research strategy and technical implementation-this is a hands‑on role.
Collaborate with a small, elite team of researchers and engineers across domains.
Stay on the edge of what's possible and bring promising ideas into reality.
About you:
Have experience at the frontier of AI research (e.g., LLMs, RL, memory systems, agent architectures).
Are passionate about applied problems-especially in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering domains.
Are fluent in Python and major ML/AI frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, etc.).
Thrive in fast‑moving environments and feel comfortable working towards underspecified goals.
Have a “whatever it takes” mindset: you're the kind of person makes things work.
Can go from whiteboard to working prototype without waiting for someone else to “engineer” it.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Math, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Relevant publications in top‑tier venues of your field.
Experience with physical engineering domains a plus.
Familiarity with agent tool‑use, retrieval‑augmented generation, or long‑term memory systems.
Deep knowledge of reinforcement learning algorithms and practical challenges.
Interview process:
Initial screening - Head of Talent (30 mins)
Hiring manager interview - Head of AI (45 mins)
Technical Interview - AI Chief Scientist (45 mins)
Culture fit / Q&A (maybe in person) - with co‑founder & CEO (45 mins)
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$95k-160k yearly est. 3d ago
Research Scientist
Intology
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
Join our core R&D team building end-to-end automated research systems.
📰 The 1st fully AI-generated scientific discovery to pass the highest level of peer review - the main track of an A* conference (ACL 2025). **************************************
Key Responsibilities
Design & implement novel architectures for automated research.
Collaborate with a focused group of researchers tackling problems at the forefront of long‑horizon agentic capabilities, post‑training for open‑ended goals, and environment development.
Publish internal key‑findings along with external collaboration success stories.
Qualifications
PhD or equivalent research experience in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Exceptional candidates with strong research contributions are encouraged to apply regardless of formal degree.
Proven track‑record of high‑impact AI/ML research contributions in either the academic or corporate settings.
Expertise in developing long horizon. multi‑agent systems and/or model post‑training, with a focus on capabilities. Even better if built for scientific domains and/or open‑ended discovery purposes.
Passion for accelerating the process of problem‑solving & scientific discovery, with comfort in high‑autonomy roles & environments.
Our Culture
Competitive salary & equity packages.
Unlimited PTO with a focus on on‑site team‑building & communal work environment.
Conference attendance & involvement in community‑facing events.
High‑agency & responsibility.
#1: We are a small, dedicated group of top investors, researchers, and industry veterans, dedicated to the mission of accelerating discovery. Join us.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 5d ago
Foundational LLM Research Scientist - Scaling & Efficiency
Aldea Inc. 3.9
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
A multi-modal foundational AI company is seeking a Foundational AI Research Scientist to lead research on large-language-model architectures. The role involves designing and validating new transformer variants and attention mechanisms for production systems. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. and 3+ years of industry experience in AI research, with deep knowledge of sequence modeling architectures and pre-training of large models. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible PTO, and comprehensive benefits.
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$61k-94k yearly est. 2d ago
Fund & Co-Investment Research Associate
Allocate Holdings Inc.
Research technician job in Palo Alto, CA
Fund & Co-Investment Research Associate About Allocate
Allocate is transforming private market investing by enabling wealth advisory firms to seamlessly build and manage high-quality private market programs.
About the Role
We're seeking a Fund & Co-Investment Research Associate to join our Private Investments team. This isn't a traditional allocator role, as you'll be a critical connector between world-class fund managers, wealth advisory CIOs, and help build and manage our technology platform.
You'll evaluate venture capital and private equity opportunities, conduct manager diligence, and spend significant time with wealth advisor investment teams discussing curated deals. You need to deeply understand opportunities, answer sophisticated questions, and provide clear, accurate analysis that helps clients make confident investment decisions.
Equally important, you'll own the completeness and accuracy of our platform content, ensuring all investment materials, copy, and compliance documentation stay current.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Research & Diligence: Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on private market managers and co-investment opportunities across venture capital, private equity, and adjacent asset classes. Prepare balanced investment analysis and recommendations.
Client Engagement: Spend substantial time with wealth advisor CIOs and their investment teams discussing curated opportunities. Field detailed questions, articulate investment theses, and provide real-time analysis that demonstrates deep command of each deal.
GP Relationship Development: Build and maintain relationships with fund managers, including structuring conversations, access discussions, and ongoing partnership development.
Platform Completeness: Own platform content integrity-ensure investment materials are updated, copy is accurate and compliant, and all client-facing documentation metour quality standards.
Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Proactively source differentiated fund and co-investment opportunities through targeted outreach, industry relationships, and market intelligence.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, technology, and operations teams to refine platform capabilities and enhance the client investment experience.
Portfolio Monitoring: Support post-investment updates, quarterly reporting, and ongoing portfolio analytics for client transparency.
Market Intelligence: Develop insights and content that position Allocate as a leading voice in private markets.
Qualifications Experience & Knowledge:
3+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, wealth management, investment banking, or related fields.
Deep industry knowledge of the VC/PE ecosystem, fund structures, and how institutional platforms operate.
Strong understanding of private markets and alternative investments.
Skills & Attributes:
Hustler mentality: Proactive, resourceful, and self-directed-you don't wait to be told what to do.
Exceptional communication: You can explain complex investment concepts clearly and handle sophisticated Q&A with institutional allocators.
Highly personable: You build authentic relationships with both GPs and wealth advisory teams.
Commercial mindset: You think about client needs, platform scalability, and growth.
Startup DNA: You thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace ambiguity, and move quickly.
Meticulous attention to detail: You ensure accuracy and compliance across all materials.
Analytical excellence: You combine quantitative rigor with qualitative judgment.
Not a Fit If You're:
A pure allocator looking for a traditional fund-of-funds seat.
More comfortable with analysis only role than relationship-building and client engagement.
Seeking a slow-paced, process-heavy environment.
Unfamiliar with how technology platforms operate.
Why Allocate?
Shape the infrastructure layer for an entire industry.
Ability to immediately work with top VCs and PE firms, along with CIOs in the wealth advisory world.
Allocate is one of the fastest-growing platforms in private markets.
Palo Alto office in the heart of the venture ecosystem.
High impact, high visibility work with real ownership and autonomy.
Additional Information
Location: Palo Alto, CA. Must be able to work in-office 4 days a week.
Compensation: $160K-$200K base + bonus + stock equity.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), responsible time off.
Employment: Full-time.
Compliance: This role is subject to Allocate's Code of Ethics and all related compliance obligations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without visa sponsorship.
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$49k-80k yearly est. 3d ago
Research Scientist in the Center for Brain and Health - Drs Bas Rokers and Kartik Sreenivasan
New River Community College 3.7
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
The Center for Brain and Health (CBH) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a Research Scientist to explore scientific questions related to an in-progress normative brain database. The research scientist will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for collection of multimodal brain data, including MR imaging, MEG, EEG, and eye tracking. The tentpole of the CBH is the first normative brain database in the region, featuring structural, functional, diffusion MRI, behavioral and health measures, genetic information, and lifestyle questionnaires.
The anticipated appointment start date is May 1, 2026, with a guaranteed term of 18 months and the possibility of renewal based on performance.
Responsibilities
Explore scientific questions related to the normative brain database.
Conduct data collection and processing of multimodal MR imaging, MEG, EEG, and eye tracking.
Apply big‑data analysis techniques and advanced computational methods to brain imaging data.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary research team.
Contribute to peer‑reviewed publications and scientific communication.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, MR Physics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
Postdoctoral experience or an equivalent level of experience preferred.
Extensive experience with multimodal MRI, including functional, structural, and tractography methods.
Proficiency in big‑data analysis techniques.
Experience with other large brain databases preferred.
Strong computational skills and a solid publication record.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits.
Housing allowance.
Other benefits as specified in the employment terms.
Application Instructions
Cover letter.
Curriculum vitae with a full publication list.
Transcript.
Statement of research interests.
Three representative publications.
Three letters of reference.
All materials must be submitted in PDF format. Applications are accepted immediately; please submit through the NYUAD careers page at ************************************************************* For questions, contact ************** or **************************.
UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
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$101k-126k yearly est. 5d ago
Research Scientist - Drive Scalable ML & Broad Impact
Openai 4.2
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
An established industry player is seeking a passionate Research Scientist to innovate and advance machine learning techniques. This role offers the opportunity to develop impactful research while collaborating across teams to push the boundaries of AI. Ideal candidates will have a track record of innovation, a strong understanding of deep learning algorithms, and a commitment to the ethical implications of AI technology. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to ensuring AI benefits all of humanity and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology.
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$106k-174k yearly est. 1d ago
AI Research Scientist: Drug Discovery & Biomolecular Design
Menlo Ventures
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
A leading AI research company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced AI Research Scientist to design and implement next-generation AI models for drug discovery. The role involves managing machine learning projects, developing AI pipelines, and integrating models into production systems. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience with deep learning technologies like PyTorch or TensorFlow. Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits are offered in a collaborative startup environment.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 5d ago
Research Scientist: Long-Video Gen & Temporal Modeling
Hedra, Inc.
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
A generative media company in San Francisco seeks a Research Scientist to develop innovative architectures for long-form video generation. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Machine Learning or a related field, expertise in auto-regressive modeling, and proficiency in Python and PyTorch. This role offers competitive compensation and valuable experience in the evolving field of AI-driven content creation.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 3d ago
Trailblazing ML Research Scientist - San Francisco
Jack & Jill/External ATS
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
A fast-growing AI research startup in San Francisco seeks a Machine Learning Research Scientist to develop next-generation AI models. The role involves designing innovative architectures, validating model performance, and collaborating with engineers. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience in a related field, a strong publication record, and proficiency in deep learning frameworks. This position offers a unique chance to impact core products and work with leading researchers in the industry.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 5d ago
Quantum-Accelerated Generative AI Research Scientist
Sygaldry Technologies
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
A quantum-accelerated AI firm is seeking an ML Research Scientist in San Francisco. The role involves advancing generative models and quantum integration for improved AI capabilities. Ideal candidates have deep expertise in diffusion models and experience with ML frameworks. This position offers a competitive salary, equity, and strong benefits, promoting a unique culture centered on curiosity and collaboration.
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$95k-160k yearly est. 2d ago
Research Scientist
Openai 4.2
Research technician job in San Francisco, CA
By applying to this role, you will be considered for Research Scientist roles across all teams at OpenAI. About The Role As a Research Scientist here, you will develop innovative machine learning techniques and advance the research agenda of the team you work on, while also collaborating with peers across the organization. We are looking for people who want to discover simple, generalizable ideas that work well even at large scale, and form part of a broader research vision that unifies the entire company.
We Expect You To
Have a track record of coming up with new ideas or improving upon existing ideas in machine learning, demonstrated by accomplishments such as first author publications or projects.
Possess the ability to own and pursue a research agenda, including choosing impactful research problems and autonomously carrying out long-running projects.
Be excited about OpenAI's approach to research.
Nice To Have
Interested in and thoughtful about the impacts of AI technology.
Past experience in creating high-performance implementations of deep learning algorithms.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
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How much does a research technician earn in Daly City, CA?
The average research technician in Daly City, CA earns between $35,000 and $94,000 annually. This compares to the national average research technician range of $31,000 to $59,000.
Average research technician salary in Daly City, CA
$58,000
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