Founding Research Scientist - Generative Video
📍 Seattle, WA (Onsite, 5 days/week) | 💼 Full-time
About the Founders
Founded by a collective of PhD researchers from leading global universities (Apple, Stanford & Oxford PhD Alumni) with backgrounds at top AI labs and major technology companies, combining deep theoretical insight with proven large-scale product execution.
About the Company
Our client is a stealth-mode AI startup creating breakthrough technology at the intersection of perception, learning, and expression. The team's mission is to build intelligent systems that can observe and interpret subtle human cues - visual, vocal, and behavioral - to enable natural, emotionally aware digital interaction.
They're developing foundational models that unify multiple input streams to make communication between humans and machines feel effortless and authentic.
Role Overview
This position is ideal for a scientist who thrives at the boundary of research and product impact. As the Founding Research Scientist for Generative Video, you'll lead experimentation on advanced video generation methods, designing architectures that model motion, timing, and realism at scale.
You'll have freedom to explore new diffusion-based approaches, define metrics for visual fidelity and consistency, and bring early-stage research into practical real-time applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement generative video models that synthesize realistic movement, depth, and texture.
Develop scalable pipelines for dataset creation, model training, and system evaluation.
Explore diffusion, transformer, and temporal modeling techniques to enhance continuity and expression.
Partner with engineers and scientists across modalities (speech, text, vision) to integrate outputs into unified frameworks.
Evaluate model behavior, benchmark performance, and publish findings where appropriate.
Transition promising prototypes into production-ready, low-latency systems.
Required Background
PhD or comparable experience in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Graphics.
Proven expertise in video or 3D generative modeling, preferably using diffusion or transformer architectures.
Strong applied experience with PyTorch, JAX, or similar toolkits.
Understanding of data curation, distributed training, and large-scale evaluation.
Publications, patents, or open-source contributions demonstrating research excellence.
Self-directed mindset with enthusiasm for rapid iteration and open-ended discovery.
What Makes This Unique
Early technical ownership in shaping the research roadmap of a deep-tech organization.
Opportunity to work on high-impact, unexplored problems in real-time generative media.
Close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of machine learning, vision, and graphics experts.
Competitive compensation, strong equity participation, and top-tier backing from investors in applied AI.
$63k-105k yearly est. 5d ago
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User Experience Researcher
Aquent 4.1
Researcher job in Seattle, WA
Location: This position can be based in Boston, MA, Portsmouth, NH, Plano, TX, Seattle, WA or remote (no preference on remote or onsite). Must be willing to work CST or EST hours.
Join a leading organization in the financial services and insurance sector, where innovation meets impact. This company is dedicated to delivering exceptional digital experiences, driven by a mission to serve diverse user groups with cutting-edge solutions. As a key contributor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital products, directly influencing user satisfaction and driving business outcomes through insightful research.
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled **User Experience Research Contractor** to join our Experience Research team. In this role, you will independently scope and execute custom research across a wide array of digital assets, impacting the experiences of customers, agents, and internal stakeholders. You'll partner closely with software product development teams, including Product Owners, UX Product Designers, UX Content Strategists, business teams, and Information Technology, to align research with business objectives and technology capabilities, ensuring design solutions truly meet user needs. This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful research projects, identifying user needs and behaviors to build best-in-class experiences.
**What You'll Do:**
* Spearhead complex research initiatives to define strategy for diverse product experiences, directly impacting user satisfaction and driving business outcomes.
* Champion end-users by seamlessly integrating insights from various sources, including primary and secondary research, industry trends, and operational data.
* Forge high-trust partnerships with colleagues across multiple teams and departments, fostering collaboration and innovation.
* Lead high-visibility research projects, collaborating closely with key stakeholders such as UX, Product Owners, IT, and Analytics.
* Lead the objective-setting and discovery process, including user persona development, journey-mapping, and interpretation of user goals.
* Influence business partners to act on research insights by providing clear, actionable recommendations and relevant business context.
* Communicate findings with clarity and impact, tailoring your message for senior and executive-level stakeholders.
* Embrace diversity of perspective and foster effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
**What You'll Bring:**
**Must-Have Qualifications:**
* 5+ years of UX Research experience in a corporate agile setting.
* Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Design OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience (Master's preferred).
* Expertise in a wide range of qualitative research methods, including usability studies, interviews, focus groups, surveys, card sorts, and heuristic reviews.
* Exceptional communication skills, adept at translating data into actionable insights both verbally and in writing.
* Expertise in data-driven storytelling, transforming raw data into compelling narratives and visualizations.
* Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research tools, as well as UX methodologies such as Design Thinking and Lean UX.
* Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with industry techniques and tools.
* Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team-building abilities.
* Proven track record of effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
* Proficient in standard office applications.
**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**
* Experience in the financial services or other highly regulated industries.
* Extensive experience with agile planning and development processes.
* A track record of independent decision-making with strong business judgment.
* Flexibility to adapt and excel in a dynamic environment.
* Experience with quantitative research methods.
* A commitment to diversity and inclusion, actively embracing and promoting different perspectives.
$92k-117k yearly est. 2d ago
Researcher Intern (Intelligent Creation-Vision and Graphics)- 2026 Start (PhD)
Tiktok 4.4
Researcher job in Seattle, WA
Our team's mission is to empower content interaction and creation using CV related technologies. We focus on cutting-edge R&D in areas like video understanding, multimodal understanding, image and video synthesis, 3D vision and intelligent editing. We are looking for Research Interns in the area of computer vision and machine learning at all levels at TikTok.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance.
PhD:
PhD internships at ByteDance provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
RESPONSIBILITIES
This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to:
* Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world
* Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex technical problems
* Build the next-generation monetization platform to help millions of customers grow their businesses
* Work with your mentor to deliver product features and make engineering improvements
* Build world-class web applications that combine usability, accessibility, elegance, performance, and maintainability
* Conduct cutting-edge research and development in computer vision, machine learning and other related fields
* Work with Research Scientists to deliver advanced technologies to TikTok products Minimum Qualifications:
* Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025
* Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
* Strong track record of research in one or more areas of computer vision, computer graphics and machine learning, preferring candidates with publications in top-tier venues such as SIGGRAPH/SIGGRAPH Asia, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR.
* Highly competent in algorithms and programming.
* Work and collaborate well with team members.
* Ability to work independently.
* Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
* Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
* High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.
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$52k-77k yearly est. 60d+ ago
AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, MLR
Apple Inc. 4.8
Researcher job in Seattle, WA
Play a part in building the next revolution in machine learning technology. We're looking for passionate researchers to work on ambitious, curiosity-driven, long-term research projects. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative foundational research in machine learning. As a member of the team, you will be inspired by a diversity of challenging problems, collaborate with world-class machine learning engineers and researchers to impact the future of Apple products, and publish some of your results in high-quality scientific venues.
You should have a strong research background in machine learning or related fields, with a proven record of publications in leading machine learning conferences and journals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to define and pursue a research agenda focused on solving fundamental problems related to data-centric ML and AI agents, such as synthetic data generation, enhancing planning and reasoning capabilities of ML models. You will focus on producing high-quality, reproducible research and advancing our understanding of these areas through rigorous experimentation and close collaboration with colleagues. You will also develop high-quality code, provide technical mentorship, and prepare publications and presentations for top-tier venues. Additionally, you will have opportunities to collaborate with broader teams across Apple.
Ability to formulate a research problem and design, experiment, implement, and communicate solutions. Ability to work in a diverse, collaborative environment. High-quality open-source contributions to related projects. PhD or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or a related technical field. Strong presentation skills for internal and external communications
Demonstrated expertise in machine learning research Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, etc.) Strong hands-on experience working with Python and deep learning toolkits such as PyTorch Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics
$118k-158k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Research Intern (AI-Native Databases) - 2026 Summer (PhD)
Bytedance 4.6
Researcher job in Seattle, WA
About the Team Join ByteDance's database R&D team, where you'll build and own cutting-edge database products supporting ByteDance's global infrastructure. Our diverse portfolio includes relational databases, distributed caches, key-value stores, document databases, graph databases, wide-column stores, search engines, and multi-model databases. About the Role We are building the next-generation AI-native database systems-intelligent, multimodal, and designed for the era of large models. Our systems are not just data stores; they're reasoning engines, retrieval platforms, and real-time memory for AI agents. As a Software Engineer or Researcher, you will be at the forefront of rethinking how databases work when built from the ground up for AI workloads. You'll help create infrastructure that powers intelligent systems across TikTok, CapCut, and future applications that haven't been imagined yet. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. PhD Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. PhD internships at ByteDance provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Summer Start Dates: - May 11th, 2026 - May 18th, 2026 - May 26th, 2026 - June 8th, 2026 - June 22nd, 2026 Responsibilities - Develop kernel modules or features for AI-native database systems. - Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex cloud infrastructure problems - Partner with PMs and engineers from different teams on building backend support for AI-native database service products - Participate in technical discussions related to team's product and engineering work
Minimum Qualification(s): - Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields - Knowledge of database kernel, distributed system, query processing and optimization, multi-threaded programming - Experience coding in C/C++, Golang, Java, Python - Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Preferred Qualification(s): - Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications. - Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship. - High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities. - Experience with open-source systems such as Faiss, Milvus, DuckDB, ClickHouse, TiKV, RocksDB. - Publications at top-tier conferences (e.g., SIGMOD, VLDB, NeurIPS, MLSys, ICDE). - Familiarity with GCP, AWS, or Azure's database and AI integration strategies. - Prior contributions to RAG, memory-augmented models, or self-tuning database components.
$54k-79k yearly est. 26d ago
Hunyuan AIGC Algorithm Researcher (World Model Foundation Direction)
Tencent 4.5
Researcher job in Bellevue, WA
Business UnitWhat the Role Entails
1. Engage in the research and development of large-scale video world models, including the design and construction of training datasets, foundational model algorithm design, optimization related to pre-training, SFT, and RL, model capability evaluation, and exploration of downstream application scenarios.
2. Analyze R&D challenges scientifically, identify performance bottlenecks, and develop solutions based on first principles to accelerate the development and iteration of world models, ensuring competitiveness and leadership.
3. Explore diverse paradigms for world model implementation, research next-generation model architectures, and push the boundaries of world model capabilities.
Who We Look For
1. Bachelor's degree or higher (preferred) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or a related field.
2. Solid foundation in deep learning algorithms and proven experience in large model R&D. Candidates with experience in Diffusion Models and Autoregressive Models, publications in top-tier conferences, or practical experience in text-to-image/text-to-video generation are preferred.
3. Familiarity with implementation details of deep learning networks and operators, model tuning for training/inference, CPU/GPU acceleration, and distributed training/inference optimization. Hands-on experience is a plus.
4. Participation in ACM/NOIP competitions is highly desirable.
5. Strong learning, communication, and teamwork skills, coupled with a keen sense of curiosity.
Location State(s)
US-Washington-BellevueThe expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $149,000.00 to $279,800.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee's tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
$149k-279.8k yearly Auto-Apply 43d ago
Mathematics Researcher (Masters/PhDs)
Labelbox 4.3
Researcher job in Seattle, WA
Mathematics Expert - $90/hr Remote - Alignerr - Location: RemoteAbout the job At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.Organization: Alignerr Position: Mathematics Expert (Masters/PhDs) Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $75-$90 /hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10-40 hours/week Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)- Develop, solve, and review advanced mathematical problems with real-world relevance.- Apply expertise in algebra, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or related areas to design complex problem statements.- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance AI model reasoning.- Ensure mathematical rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables.Requirements- Master's or PhD in Mathematics or a related field from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).- Experience coding in Python, MATLAB, or Mathematica for research or projects.- Strong expertise in algebra, calculus, statistics, or discrete mathematics.- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.- Fluent in English and currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia.Preferred:- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems Application Process (Takes 15-20 min)- Submit your resume- Complete a short screening- Project matching and onboarding
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
$75-90 hourly Auto-Apply 41d ago
Research Scientist, Robotics Research - PhD New College Grad 2026
Nvidia 4.9
Researcher job in Seattle, WA
NVIDIA is at the forefront of the AI and robotics revolution, and our robotics teams are on a mission to build the essential technology that can enable any company to become a robotics company. The Seattle Robotics Lab is passionate about fundamental and applied robotics research across the full robotics stack, including perception, planning, control, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and simulation. This research strives to transform research paradigms, transfer into NVIDIA's robotics and simulation products, and build new robotics markets for the world.
The Seattle Robotics Lab has led many influential works that have been presented at top robotics, AI, and computer vision conferences; these works include BayesSim, cu Robo, DeXtreme, DiSECT, Factory, GraspNet, ITPS, MimicGen, RVT, and SHAC. (See our publications page for a complete list.) The work has deeply impacted the research community and NVIDIA products, including Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, and Isaac Manipulator. Furthermore, SRL collaborates closely with other research and engineering teams to advance and use the Cosmos and GR00T-N foundation models, as well as the Newton physics simulation engine. The team is targeting several grand challenges in robotics and is aiming to achieve never-before-seen capabilities within 2-3 years. We are looking for research scientists to play a pivotal role in these efforts. These scientists must have outstanding research and engineering skills, a proven research track record, strong supporting references, and a team-first approach.
What you will be doing:
* Developing algorithms, models, and methods for robotic manipulation and loco-manipulation, for both industrial and household applications;
* Integrating these methods into real-world robotic manipulation systems, including those consisting of collaborative robot arms, industrial robot arms, mobile manipulators, humanoids, and dexterous hands;
* Contributing to multi-person research projects that require a diverse set of skills across the robotics and machine learning stack;
* Engaging with the academic community through high-impact publications, conferences, workshops, and code releases;
* Collaborating with product managers and engineering teams to transfer your research into NVIDIA products that will have real-world impact;
* Mentoring interns joining NVIDIA during their PhD programs.
What we need to see:
* Completing a PhD in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* A strong research track record, with work published in top robotics and AI conferences and journals such as RSS, CoRL, ICRA, IROS, IJRR, T-RO, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, and EMNLP.
* Exceptional programming skills in Python, as well as proficiency in modern deep learning frameworks (PyTorch or JAX), robotics frameworks (ROS or ROS2), and physics simulation frameworks (Isaac Sim/Lab or MuJoCo). Familiarity with C++, CUDA, and Warp is a plus.
* Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with significant experience working on teams.
* Comfort in working through the complexities of simulation and real-world robotics, including debugging physics simulators and renderers under rapid development; selecting, setting up, maintaining, and enhancing complex robotics hardware; debugging real-world communication systems; and designing robust workflows for model training and evaluation.
The following research areas and applications are of particular interest:
* Bimanual and dexterous manipulation
* Mobile manipulation and humanoid loco-manipulation
* Multisensory perception (e.g., vision, tactile, and force/torque sensing)
* Simulation, sim-to-real, and real-to-sim
* Vision-language-action (VLA) models, including architectural advancements, large-scale training, and test-time reasoning
* Industrial applications, such as bin-picking, kitting, and assembly
The Seattle Robotics Lab is currently located near the University of Washington and is moving to a new office in the vibrant Fremont neighborhood in 2026.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 18, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
$55k-74k yearly est. Auto-Apply 13d ago
AI Researcher
Hudson Valley Trading Co 3.2
Researcher job in Seattle, WA
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is hiring an AI Researcher to join the HAIL team. HAIL (HRT AI Labs) is the team at HRT responsible for developing and maintaining our most powerful models, which are used by our trading teams to drive a significant fraction of our trading. We are building and deploying "foundation models for markets", that ingest and train on vast amounts of market data, to make predictions about future market state. We are seeking experienced AI researchers to join our team to accelerate our efforts.
Researchers have great independence to pursue the research directions they think would be most impactful as part of a small focused team with minimal bureaucracy. They are enabled by state-of-the-art research clusters with very high GPU-to-researcher ratios, and supported by excellent engineering, hardware, and systems teams to realize their vision. Your work will be directly, clearly, highly impactful on the business, and it will be challenging: this is a field with no easy or obvious solutions. You'll be responsible for improving every part of our models: from featurization of data, to architecture design, to training dynamics, to how trading decisions are made.
Qualifications
Must have two or more years work experience in deep learning research, for any domain: robotics, biology, chemistry, physics, audio, video, etc.
Experience translating methods between areas of application is highly valued.
LLM experience is valuable, but not necessary.
Strong engineering skills valued, especially any of: GPU kernel development, lower-level Pytorch/JAX development, intermediate C++, FPGA/ASIC experience, HPC experience.
The estimated base salary range for this position is 200,000 to 300,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and enrollment in our company's retirement savings plans. Employees will receive sick and parental leave, as well as other paid time off (including 20 vacation days and 10 paid holidays in the US). Please note that benefits and time off policies will vary across non-US locations.
Culture
Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We're a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization-from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we're friends and colleagues - whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we'd love to get to know you.
Please be advised: Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used during any stage of the hiring process, we reserve the right to immediately disqualify your candidacy or rescind any job offers extended.
$57k-108k yearly est. Auto-Apply 8d ago
Research Scientist Intern, PyTorch Framework Performance (PhD)
Meta Platforms, Inc. 4.8
Researcher job in Bellevue, WA
Our team's mission is to make PyTorch models high-performing, deterministic and stable, via a robust foundational framework that supports the latest hardware, without sacrificing the flexibility and ease of use of PyTorch. We are seeking a PhD Research Intern to work on next-generation Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) systems for PyTorch, focused on substantially improving end-to-end training and inference throughput on modern accelerators (e.g., NVIDIA Hopper and beyond). This internship will explore novel combinations of communication-aware distributed training and kernel- and IO-aware execution optimizations (inspired by SonicMoE and related works) to unlock new performance regimes for large-scale sparse models. The project spans systems research, GPU kernel optimization, and framework optimization, with opportunities for open-source contributions and publication. Team scope: - Improve PyTorch out-of-the-box performance on GPU, CPU, accelerators - Vertical performance optimization for models for training and inference - Model optimization techniques like quantization for improved efficiency - Improve stability and extensibility of the PyTorch framework Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.
Minimum Qualifications
* Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in the field of Computer Science or a related STEM field
* Deep knowledge of transformer architectures, including attention, feed-forward layers, and Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) models
* Strong background in ML systems research, with domain knowledge in MoE efficiency, such as routing, expert parallelism, communication overheads, and kernel-level optimizations
* Hands-on experience writing GPU kernels using CUDA and/or cute DSL
* Working knowledge of quantization techniques and their impact on performance and accuracy
* Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working on other ML compiler stack, especially on PT2 stack
* Familiarity with distributed training and inference, such as data parallelism and collective communication
* Ability to independently design experiments, analyze complex performance tradeoffs, and clearly communicate technical findings in writing and presentations
* Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op
* Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as NeurIPS, MLSys, ASPLOS, PLDI, CGO, PACT, ICML, or similar
* Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
Responsibilities
* Design and evaluate communication-aware, kernel-aware, and quantization-aware MoE execution strategies, combining ideas such as expert placement, routing, batching, scheduling, and precision selection.
* Develop and optimize GPU kernels and runtime components for MoE workloads, including fused kernels, grouped GEMMs, memory-efficient forward and backward passes.
* Explore quantization techniques (e.g., MXFP8, FP8) in the context of MoE, balancing accuracy, performance, and hardware efficiency.
* Build performance models and benchmarks to analyze compute, memory, communication, and quantization overheads across different sparsity regimes.
* Run experiments on single-node and multi-node GPU systems.
* Collaborate with the open-source community to gather feedback and iterate on the project.
* Contribute to PyTorch (Core, Compile, Distributed) within the scope of the project.
* Improve PyTorch performance in general.
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.
$93k-137k yearly est. 1d ago
AI Researcher - Large Language Models (LLMs)
Resourcewell
Researcher job in Redmond, WA
Join our client's Research and Development (AI/ML Team) in Redmond, where innovation meets impact. Their team is at the forefront of AI research, specialising in cutting -edge advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI. They offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where visionary researchers drive transformative projects with real -world impact.
What You'll Do
As an AI Researcher, you will:
Conduct pioneering research on LLMs, focusing on architecture, training, optimization, and fine -tuning methodologies.
Design and implement advanced data preparation workflows, including data cleaning, augmentation, and synthetic data generation.
Develop scalable training pipelines for LLMs using distributed computing and state -of -the -art optimization algorithms.
Explore multi -modal AI systems, integrating LLMs with other data types such as vision and audio.
Publish high -impact research in top -tier journals and conferences like IEEE, enhancing the field of AI.
Mentor junior researchers, sharing best practices to inspire impactful AI innovations.
Stay at the cutting edge of LLM advancements, fostering continuous learning and innovation within the team.
RequirementsRequired Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field, with research emphasis on NLP, LLMs, or generative AI.
Demonstrated expertise in training and fine -tuning large -scale language models (e.g., GPT, BERT, T5).
Strong publication record in IEEE or equivalent journals/conferences related to LLM training, data preparation, or synthetic data generation.
Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
Hands -on experience in large -scale data processing and distributed training techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with RAG and multi -modal AI systems.
Expertise in domain -specific LLM fine -tuning and data augmentation.
Familiarity with synthetic data generation tools and platforms like Apache Spark or Dask.
Proven leadership and mentoring abilities in a research settings.
BenefitsWhat Our Client Offers
Competitive Salary: Reflective of your expertise and experience.
Cutting -Edge Infrastructure: Access to state -of -the -art computational resources for large -scale AI model training.
Professional Growth: Opportunities to publish in prestigious venues and collaborate with leading AI experts.
Real -World Impact: Be a part of transformative AI projects shaping industries.
Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health coverage, retirement plans, and more.
Why Join Our Client?
By joining, you will:
Lead groundbreaking research in the field of LLMs and generative AI.
Collaborate with a team of industry -leading AI researchers.
Drive innovation in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Contribute to projects with significant societal and industrial implications.
Next Steps
Ready to revolutionize the future of AI? Apply today! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Location
This position is based in Redmond.
Equal Opportunity
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
$49k-93k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Researcher
Insight Global
Researcher job in Redmond, WA
This candidate will focus on benchmarking social intelligence of the AI-native collaboration models and designing socio-cognitive rewards for training. We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (****************************************** Og4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (*********************************************************************************************** .
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$49k-93k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Usability Researcher
IFG 3.9
Researcher job in Redmond, WA
1. General - Job Title: UX Researcher II - Type: Contract - Level: Mid -Level - Workplace: Remote - Duration: ASAP to June 30th, 2024, with strong potential for extension. 2. About the job
- How can you apply your expertise in UX research to inform product strategy and design decisions?
- How do you effectively collaborate with cross -functional teams to incorporate research insights into product development?
- Are you experienced in conducting qualitative research for consumer products?
- How would you present research findings in clear and compelling ways to key stakeholders?
- Are you familiar with user research tools such as UserTesting, dscout, and Qualtrics? Do such questions intrigue you?
3. Summary of the opportunity
- Client Overview: We are hiring for a design and research team at a leading technology company, focused on creating new experiences for customers across Windows, Store, Cloud, Devices, and Mixed Reality.
- Role Summary: As a UX Researcher II, you will be responsible for conducting user research on the Microsoft Store on Windows and the web. Your insights will inform the product strategy and design explorations of the Store, with the goal of deepening user engagement.
4. What are the key responsibilities?
- Responsibilities and Duties:
- Understand and prioritize research requests in collaboration with cross -discipline stakeholders.
- Use a range of research techniques to inform product and design decisions throughout the product cycle.
- Deliver timely and actionable research findings to key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross -functional teams to incorporate research insights into the product.
- Foster customer -centric thinking within design and engineering teams.
5. What experience are we looking for to drive success?
- MUST -Have Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human -computer interaction, experimental/social/cognitive psychology, behavioral science, human factors, or a related field.
- Minimum 3+ years of industry experience in conducting qualitative research for consumer products.
- Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Experience with user research tools such as UserTesting, dscout, and Qualtrics.
- Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience in the e -commerce space, including online shopping and payment methods.
6. So calling all top performers
- Exciting Opportunity: This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and initiatives while honing your skills in UX research within a dynamic technology company.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate offered.
- Application Process: To apply for this role, please apply online or email your resume, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Please ensure that your application provides accurate information.
- About this posting: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage diverse candidates to apply. We have a non -discrimination policy and provide accessibility and accommodation.
In conclusion: Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact! Apply today! Please feel free to drop in your resume at *******************.
$51k-94k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
2026 University Graduate - Applied Researcher
Adobe Systems Incorporated 4.8
Researcher job in Seattle, WA
Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
The Opportunity
Adobe Express empowers users to seamlessly construct striking designs, whether they are novices or experienced engineers, on a user-friendly platform improved by groundbreaking AI capabilities. The AI Foundations team sits at the core of this vision, driving innovation to make Adobe Express smarter, faster, and more adaptive! By developing modular, reusable AI systems and crafting a robust Horizon AI Stack, this team will play a pivotal role in transforming creative workflows. Joining this team means crafting the future of creativity, solving complex engineering challenges, and delivering scalable AI solutions that redefine what is possible in design!
What You'll Do
* Build innovative machine learning models that drive Agentic and other Generative AI scenarios for Adobe Express.
* Develop and deploy advanced ML models in areas such as computer vision, NLP, and multimodal learning.
* Contribute to foundational AI systems for intelligent assistance, layout automation, image generation, and motion storytelling.
* Design and build modular ML components that integrate into Adobe's Horizon AI Stack and serve multiple creative workflows.
* Drive the end-to-end ML lifecycle-from experimentation to evaluation, optimization, and production deployment.
* Collaborate closely with Adobe Research, engineering, and product teams to bring AI-powered features to life.
* Design evaluation strategies using a combination of automated metrics, LLM based judges, and user feedback.
Basic Qualifications
* Masters, or PhD (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field with equivalent experience.
* Strong programming skills and proficiency in ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
* Experience with modern ML architectures including transformers / visual transformers, diffusion models, or GANs.
* Experience with cloud platforms, MLOps and deploying ML systems in production at scale.
* Be able to quickly read, understand and prototype relevant research papers.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with Large Language Models and model adaptation techniques (Ex: PEFT, SFT, RL etc.)
* Familiarity with agent-based systems, intelligent assistants, or planner-based AI.
* Experience in creative, imaging, or multimedia domains.
* Publications in renowned ML/CV/AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, SIGGRAPH).
What You Need to Succeed
* Passion for creativity and learning with a drive to improve solutions.
* Be up to date with the latest and greatest in AI Research.
* Comfortable working in a fast, iterative and ambiguous environment.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical ideas and experiment results clearly.
* Collaborative spirit with a focus on product impact, AI / ML innovation and engineering excellence.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $102,400 -- $202,250 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In California, the pay range for this position is $139,700 - $202,250 In Washington, the pay range for this position is $127,700 - $185,000
At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
State-Specific Notices:
California:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
Jan 31 2026 12:00 AM
If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
Massachusetts:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.
$139.7k-202.3k yearly 60d+ ago
Research Scientist
Open Door 4.5
Researcher job in Seattle, WA
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Staff / Senior Staff Research Scientist to push the boundaries of applied machine learning and AI at Opendoor. While this role will have a significant impact on our valuation systems - ensuring we provide the most accurate and transparent pricing possible - the scope goes well beyond pricing. You'll work across a range of challenging ML problems, from multi-modal modeling to operational optimization, helping us rethink how we use structured and unstructured data to make better decisions for our customers.
What You'll Need
Strong software engineering and coding skills in Python, with experience contributing to production codebases
9+ years of experience developing and deploying ML models end-to-end - from research and prototyping to implementation in production systems
Hands-on experience with deep learning architectures, including ConvNets, Transformers, or similar
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
Solid foundation in statistics and experimental design
Strong communication and collaboration skills - you're comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders and can communicate technical ideas clearly
Nice to Have
Familiarity with Pyspark and distributed data processing
Background in search, recommendation systems, or personalization
Experience working with large language models (LLMs) or vision-language models (VLMs)
A genuine interest in real estate - no prior experience required, but you'll engage deeply with housing data
What You'll Do
Design and deploy architectural improvements to our deep neural network (DNN)-based home valuation models
Build interpretable ML models that can help us explain pricing decisions to customers
Incorporate unstructured data - like images, videos, or text - into our forecasting and valuation pipelines using cutting-edge AI models (LLMs, VLMs, etc.)
Collaborate with Engineering and Ops to enhance our human-in-the-loop pricing systems
Improve the feature engineering and model training pipelines that power our production systems
Rethink our risk and optimization models using real-world data and domain insight
We're a small, nimble team - there's ample opportunity to work across the entire research and modeling stack.
Compensation
The base pay range for this position is $238,400 - $327,800 annually, plus RSUs and bonuses. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including unlimited PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
At Opendoor our mission is to tilt the world in favor of homeowners and those who aim to become one. Homeownership matters. It's how people build wealth, stability, and community. It's how families put down roots, how neighborhoods strengthen, how the future gets built. We're building the modern system of homeownership giving people the freedom to buy and sell on their own terms. We've built an end-to-end online experience that has already helped thousands of people and we're just getting started.
$70k-115k yearly est. Auto-Apply 19d ago
Web/Content Development, Marketing and Sales - Usability Researcher 3
Stratacuity
Researcher job in Redmond, WA
Usability Researcher 3 - Microsoft Security (Remote) Microsoft Security is on a mission to make the world a safer place for every person and organization. In an era defined by escalating digital threats, regulatory complexity, and rapidly evolving AI, our team builds solutions that protect billions of users and devices across the globe. We are seeking a Usability Researcher 3 to support the Security product suite, with a primary focus on Security Copilot, Microsoft's integrated AI-powered security platform.
This role offers the opportunity to influence some of Microsoft's most critical and high‑impact products, shaping the future of security experiences used by enterprises worldwide.
Typical Day in the Role
As a Usability Researcher 3, you will:
* Support the Security product organization by conducting UX research across the full Security product suite.
* Work closely with design, content design, technical writers, PMs, and engineering partners.
* Focus heavily on Security Copilot, contributing to coherence across the platform by validating design patterns and ensuring consistent user experiences.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to scope research needs, plan studies, execute research, synthesize insights, and communicate findings.
* Conduct ongoing studies aligned with the Security Copilot workstream and broader product roadmap.
* Join team meetings, business reviews, and align with existing research artifacts to ensure continuity and clarity.
* Help define and evolve the UX research approach for the team.
Responsibilities
* Partner with stakeholders to understand research needs and develop research plans for your product area.
* Collaborate closely with design, program management, customer experience, and data science to build a deep understanding of customer needs.
* Apply a wide range of research methods-from generative to evaluative-to inform product and design decisions throughout the development cycle.
* Design, execute, and analyze research studies that deliver actionable insights.
* Communicate findings clearly and persuasively to audiences across all levels, including methodology, insights, and design recommendations.
* Build trusted partnerships with stakeholders to influence product direction and roadmap decisions.
* Contribute to a strong research culture across the team, championing best practices and elevating the role of UX research.
* Conduct user interviews, usability tests, surveys, and mixed‑methods studies as needed.
Qualifications
Required
* Advanced degree in Psychology, HCI/HFE, HCDE, or a related field.
* 5+ years of UX research and design experience.
* Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of qualitative (e.g., ethnography, interviews) and quantitative (e.g., analytics, surveys, statistics) research methods.
* Demonstrated ability to create research plans, drive progress on key metrics, and influence product decisions.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to persuade and advocate for research insights.
Preferred
* Experience in enterprise security, compliance, or AI-driven products.
* PhD (may offset required years of experience).
* Experience working in complex enterprise environments or with technical audiences.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Strong mixed‑methods UX research skills.
* Comfortable working autonomously and driving impact with cross‑functional partners.
* Experience in enterprise security, IT, or AI is a significant plus.
* Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment where clarity, rigor, and collaboration are essential.
Why This Role Is Unique
Security is one of Microsoft's highest‑priority investment areas. Joining this team means:
* Working on products that protect organizations worldwide from evolving digital threats.
* Influencing the future of Security Copilot, a flagship AI platform integrated across Microsoft's security ecosystem.
* Contributing to innovations that impact billions of people.
* Being part of a culture that embraces a growth mindset, inspires excellence, and empowers teams to bring their best every day.
Performance Measurement
* Ability to operate with autonomy.
* Quality and clarity of research insights.
* Impact on stakeholder decision‑making and product direction.
Work Location & Schedule
* Remote
* Flexible work hours to support collaboration across time zones (±2-3 hours).
Top 3 Must‑Have Skills
* Advanced degree in Psychology, HCI/HFE, HCDE, or related field.
* 5+ years of UX research experience with strong qualitative and quantitative expertise.
* Proven ability to develop research plans and drive progress on key product metrics.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or ************.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Employee Type:
Contract
Remote:
Yes
Location:
Redmond, WA, US
Job Type:
Date Posted:
January 15, 2026
Pay Range:
$45 - $55 per hour
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Research Scientist/Engineer 4 (Temporary)
University of Washington 4.4
Researcher job in Seattle, WA
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine is the third largest clinical department within the School of Medicine with 330 full-time faculty members, 460 courtesy faculty members, and over 350 staff. Department faculty provide clinical services in 5 hospitals, 14 primary care locations, and several outpatient sites in addition to telepsychiatry consultations to more than 150 clinics in Washington and beyond. As the only academic psychiatry department serving the five state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho), the Department's highly competitive residency training program is largely responsible for developing the mental health workforce in the Pacific Northwest. The Department's robust research portfolio totals $67 million in grants and contracts per year for projects ranging from clinical neurosciences to treatment development to health policy and population health. The Department is recognized as an international leader in developing, testing, and implementing Collaborative Care, an integrated care model increasingly seen as a solution for population-based mental health care. Other areas of excellence include Addictions, Autism, High Risk Youth, Neurosciences, and Trauma, and the Department is developing innovative new programs in Technology and Mental Health, Global Mental Health, Maternal and Child Mental Health, and Targeted Intervention Development. Psychiatry is the third largest department in the School of Medicine and the largest non-divisioned department. The overall annual operations funding from all sources is over $130 million.
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Full-time ,Temporary Research Scientist/Engineer 4.
Seven Directions at the University of Washington is the first national public health institute in the United States to focus solely on improving Indigenous health and wellness. We are committed to cultivating and sharing knowledge, connecting communities and resources, and working to achieve shared goals for future generations. Seven Directions partners to support tribal communities to increase the capacity of tribal health systems designed to prevent and respond to the opioid overdose epidemic and address other health disparities, as well as conducting community-driven and community-designed health research. Our work includes culturally tailored technical assistance, community-engaged culture-centered research, evaluation, training, Indigenizing and decolonizing research, Indigenous data sovereignty, policy translation, convenings, and dissemination strategies. These services aim to improve Indigenous-serving organizations' and systems' data collection and epidemiologic surveillance capacity; increase implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies grounded in values respecting tribal sovereignty and cultural traditions; showcase models of tribal promising practices; and utilize Indigenous evaluation approaches.
This position (Payroll Title: Pro Staff Temp Position (E S)) is in the field of public health research. The position will focus on better understanding and improving Indigenous public health and prevention in the areas of opioid overdose, substance use, and mental health using epidemiological and social science frameworks. The Research Scientist (RS) is a key member of the Seven Directions team, works alongside senior team members and guides junior team members in implementing a variety of research, evaluation and training activities, including contributing to project design, grant writing, implementation and management of multiple research projects, IRB submission and modification, data analysis, manuscript development and dissemination. The RS will lead and provide collaborative support in deliverables related to opioid overdose prevention, Indigenous evaluation and broad capacity building and system strengthening in partnership with Indigenous communities. The RS will be focused on developing quantitative surveys and qualitative scripts for evaluation tracking, support evaluation data collection and analysis, and support final report writing. The ideal candidate will bring doctoral level experience working in research, evaluation or training with AI/AN communities as well as an understanding of and humility toward AI/AN historical, contemporary, and cultural contexts.
Responsibilities
Research study design, grant preparation, data analysis and scientific writing/publication (40%)
* The RS will work with Seven Directions team to plan and design opioid, substance use, mental health, or other Indigenous culture-centered research or technical assistance projects related to Indigenous evaluation, Indigenous health and wellbeing and more.
* They will take a significant part in project design and operations, including designing project phases; conducting scientific and grey literature reviews, environmental scans; developing interview scripts, project protocols, quantitative surveys; writing grey and scientific manuscripts.
* In collaboration with other team members. they will analyze data, formulate conclusions, and present research results in publishable formats, including written documents, presentations, or online modules.
* They will work with PIs and faculty to identify external federal, state, local and private grant opportunities.
Research and Project Management (30%)
* Lead and assist with project management activities, including developing and monitoring project timelines, ensuring work is successfully executed and completed within time frames to meet research objectives and communicate with diverse academic, practice and community partners.
* Develop research operations protocols and train staff in implementing the research activities.
* Develop technical assistance, training, workshop plans or training materials and participate in delivering or facilitating these interactions with partners.
* Lead project- related communications, logistics, and technical support.
* Engage in occasional travel to conferences and partner sites.
Dissemination of Findings (20%)
* The RS will support the dissemination of findings to variety of audiences and in a variety of formats, including academic publications, online forums, webinars and virtual and in-person presentations.
* They will contribute to manuscript development and report writing.
* They will prepare meeting summaries, progress reports, study deliverables, journal articles and other written materials, and present study findings at meetings as needed.
Administration and operations (10%)
* Work with PI and senior staff with auxiliary project management duties as requested and anticipate additional areas for support.
* Serve on 1-2 Seven Directions internal committees.
Minimum Requirements
* A Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Information School, American Indian Studies, or related fields, AND a minimum of four years working in the field.
* Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Additional Requirements
* Familiarity with or work experience with Indigenous or other underserved populations and settings.
* Familiarity with issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native Indigenous health, healing, cultural diversity and strengths.
* Familiarity with public health evaluation including Indigenous evaluation.
* Demonstrated fluency in Quantitative and/or Qualitative and/or Mixed Methods research methodology.
* Ability to design interview guides, conduct one-on-one interviews and facilitation of focus groups, organize and analyze and summarize qualitative data (interviews, stories etc.).
* Ability to develop survey instruments, collect, analyze, interpret and summarize quantitative data.
* Experience in community engagement or community based participatory research (CBPR).
* Knowledgeable about substance use and disorder in general and among AI/AN communities.
* Experience designing and implementing research studies, including identifying and appropriate research instruments and methodologies.
* Experience leading the successful publication of grey and scientific literature.
* Knowledge and experience with the grant writing process.
* Knowledge and prior experience with human subjects institutional review process.
* Baseline knowledge of appropriately indicated statistical design based on desired analysis.
* Familiarity with literature management software packages, e.g., EndNote, Zotero, etc., and qualitative software management and analysis software packages, e.g., Dedoose, Atlas.ti etc.
* Experience working closely as a trusted resource with communities to identify needs, define strategy, develop action plans, identify deliverables, present results, measure outcomes, and provide recommendations.
* Knowledgeable about public health communication best practices and effective communication for different populations.
* Experience developing and facilitating trainings for adult learners.
* Experience facilitating meetings and discussions for internal and external (i.e., community, funders) partners.
Desired Qualifications
* A Doctoral Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Information School, American Indian Studies, or related fields, AND four or more years working in or on behalf of tribal nations and American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in both urban and rural settings.
* Advanced statistical analysis and program software knowledge.
* Familiarity with project management tools and/or software packages, e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.
* Knowledge or prior experience with digital story-telling.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$99,444.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$164,328.00 annual
Other Compensation:
* Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit ****************************************************************************************
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a temporary position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ************ or **********.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
$99.4k-164.3k yearly 12d ago
EM Post Graduate Program for APPs - Tacoma
Washington Emergency Care Physicians 4.4
Researcher job in Tacoma, WA
Program Description
In October 2021, Washington Emergency Care Physicians (WECP) proudly opened the first Pacific Northwest-based emergency medicine post graduate program for advance practice providers (APPs). The Program is specifically designed for physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are interested in a life-long career in emergency medicine with training sites in the Puget Sound through Tacoma Emergency Care Physicians (TECP), a subsidiary of WECP.
Program Objectives
To provide exceptional training and experience for APP professionals to have a successful career in any emergency department setting.
To prepare candidates well for recognized emergency medicine APP examinations (NCCPA-CAQ for physician assistants, AANPCB Boards for nurse practitioners)
Curriculum
Fifteen (15) months program duration with over 3000 hours of post graduate training
Close to 2400 hours of clinical training
Over 300 hours of didactics to include over an introductory bootcamp followed my weekly activities that include conferences, meetings, case presentations, ultrasound training, procedure lab or simulation.
Over 400 hours of independent study to include case review & presentation preparation, assigned CME and readings, and scholarly research project.
Expected commitment of 50 hours per week of the above activities
Phased Training with increasing levels of expected competency and confidence.
Post Graduate APP 0:
Pre-Boot Camp: 37 hours of on-line Emergency Medicine CME months before start of Program
Boot Camp: First 2 weeks at start of Program
Post Graduate APP 1: Six (6) months of ED clinical shifts in low acuity zones
Post Graduate APP 2: Two and half (2.5) months of external rotations - Trauma (4 wks), Peds UCC & ED(4 wks), Ophthalmology/Critical Care/Interventional Rad(1.5 wks), Vacation(1wk)
Post Graduate APP 2: Six (6) months of ED clinical shifts in high acuity zones
Continuing Medical Education
Required 150+ CME hours (provided and paid for by Program)
Original EM Boot Camp on-line course, to be completed before start of program
EMRAP subscription for duration of program
DynaMed subscription
ATLS, PALS
Faculty Advisor & Mentor will be assigned to each post graduate candidate
Regularly scheduled monthly meetings with Faculty Advisor
Advisor to monitor progress and identify strengths/areas of improvement
Advisor with candidate will develop individualized plan to ensure continued growth and development
Senior Post Grad APPs are expected to mentor Junior Postgrads.
Two (2) classes per year
Fall - October 1st with 2 candidates
Spring - April 1st with 2 candidates
Training Locations
All sites are part of MultiCare Health Systems
Puget Sound:
MultiCare Tacoma General (Level 2 Trauma, primary cardiac & stroke), Allenmore (Level 4 Trauma), and Covington Hospitals
Admission requirements
Must have graduated from an accredited PA/NP school
Must be certified/licensed in Washington State after 4 weeks of starting program
Must be able to evaluate and treat both pediatric and adult patients
Must be willing to relocate to the Puget Sound for duration of program.
Must be ACLS and PALS certified for duration of program
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $65,780 per year ($82,150 for the 15-month Term)
Reimbursement for licensing, certification, credentialing fees
Benefits: medical and dental insurance, short-term disability insurance, 80 hours of PTO
Eligible for retirement benefits if permanently hired after completion of program
How to Apply
Submit you most current Curriculum Vitae on ********************************************
Submit personal statement explaining why you are applying to the program along with your long-term professional goals
Send three (3) letters of recommendation to the Program Director - to be sent directly from the authors of the letters.
At least one letter must be from school director or faculty.
Send your PA/NP school transcripts to the Program Director.
Selected applicants will be asked to participate in an initial interview using a virtual video conference format. From those, applicants will be further selected to advance to a secondary in-person interview in Tacoma, WA
Application Timeline
Preliminary interviews will be scheduled once submitted application is completed (which include Letters of Recommendation)
Spring class: please submit application with LORs by June 1st (10 months prior to start)
Fall class: please submit application with LORs by December 1st (10 months prior to start).
Frequently Asked Questions Weblink
Contact Information
Jaime Delcampo, MD, FACEP
Program Director
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Cody Balogh, PA-C
Assistant Program Director
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Joe Montgomery, PA-C
Core Faculty/ Advisor
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Amanda Stalder, PA-C
Core Faculty/ Advisor
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Benefits Although Biblioso benefits may vary based on work location and the nature of the job, in general Biblioso employees have access to a competitive benefit package. This package includes a 401(k) retirement plan, disability coverage, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), life insurance, health insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and paid holidays.
Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and curious Lab Assistant Intern to support datacenter and hardware operations while learning hands-on technical skills in a cutting-edge environment. This internship is designed for recent graduates or individuals early in their hardware/IT journey who have a solid foundational understanding and a strong desire to grow into a full-time Datacenter Technician role.
As a Lab Assistant Intern, you will work onsite at the datacenter in Redmond, WA, assisting with hardware builds, basic troubleshooting, equipment setup, and general lab operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, is eager to learn, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Team Environment
In this role, the nature of the work is dynamic and requires a collaborative attitude. While you will have specific duties, it's important to understand that the entire team is responsible for the final delivery, and this may occasionally involve taking on additional tasks outside your primary responsibilities. The ability to adapt and contribute wherever needed is key to succeeding in this environment.
Schedule
Flexible, must be open for night shifts.
Primary Responsibilities
Hands-On Infrastructure Support (Training Provided)
Assist with physical installation of racks, servers, network devices, cabling, and power units.
Help build and configure servers, including wiring and basic setup.
Support routine lab maintenance and organization, including prototype and test hardware upkeep.
Learn and assist with cabling, power routing, and equipment labeling.
Technical Learning & Support
Participate in system setup and basic hardware validation under supervision.
Install operating systems and help run automated test scripts.
Learn to use debug tools such as multimeters, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
Support simple board troubleshooting, firmware flashing, and component handling.
Assist with basic soldering or rework tasks (training available).
Collaboration & Flexibility
Work closely with senior technicians and engineers to support project goals.
Adapt to changing priorities and take on new tasks as needed.
Maintain flexibility with scheduling, including night or late-evening shifts.
Demonstrate reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn continuously.
Basic Qualifications
Recent graduate or currently pursuing a degree/certificate in Engineering Technology, Computer Hardware, IT, or a related field - or equivalent hands-on experience.
Foundational understanding of computer hardware, components, and basic networking.
Comfortable working with tools, following technical instructions, and performing physical tasks.
Strong desire to develop into a full-time Datacenter Technician role.
Preferred / "Nice-to-Have" Skills (All Trainable)
Exposure to server builds, PC assembly, or lab environments.
Familiarity with basic board troubleshooting or electrical concepts.
Any experience with Linux or OS installations.
Intro-level soldering or rework experience.
Interest in datacenter operations, hardware validation, or system deployment.
Knowledge of scripting, hardware logging tools, or equipment like oscilloscopes (a plus).
What This Internship Offers
Hands-on experience with datacenter-level hardware and lab operations.
Training and mentorship from experienced technicians and engineers.
Flexible onsite scheduling with opportunities to support critical production hours.
A clear pathway to transition into a full-time Datacenter Technician position upon performance and business need.
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Research Intern (AI Infra Compute) - 2026 Start (PhD)
Bytedance 4.6
Researcher job in Seattle, WA
About the team: Compute division focuses on building large-scale and highly available cloud infrastructure, which supports both public cloud products (like VolcEngine ECS service) and the internal products. The Compute-US team focuses on the development and research of the compute infrastructure platform. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance. PhD internships at ByteDance provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Responsibilities: - Explore and develop key technologies for our AI Infra stack, including AI training and inference platforms, AI Agent infrastructure, etc. - Build prototypes to verify the functionality and performance of key components or innovations. - Showcase our research findings and products through academic publications.
Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Familiar with Go and Python development in Linux environments. - Experience in at least one of the following areas: LLM training, LLM inference and AI Agent. - Ability to work independently and complete projects from beginning to end and in a timely manner. - Good communication and teamwork skills to clearly communicate technical concepts with other teammates. Preferred Qualifications: - Code contributions to open source communities like Pytorch, vLLM or SGlang. - Publications in relevant computer science conferences such as OSDI or MLSYS.
The average researcher in Burien, WA earns between $37,000 and $125,000 annually. This compares to the national average researcher range of $37,000 to $119,000.
Average researcher salary in Burien, WA
$68,000
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