Applied AI Researcher: LLMs, Code Gen & Prototyping
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A technology company in San Francisco is hiring an Applied Researcher to work on deep neural networks and large language models. This entry-level role requires experience in a PhD program or industry, and proficiency in frameworks like PyTorch. You will design and evaluate models while collaborating with teams to turn concepts into reliable systems, backed by a well-capitalized firm with a commitment to impactful work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Variant
$150k - $250k
About Distyl AI Distyl is an applied AI technology company partnering with the... ...global social organizations.We research and deploy technologies... ...Models: You’ve tuned or adapted LLMs/SLMs to specialized domains... ...need to be able to build prototypes of your ideas and then...SuggestedWork at office3 days per week$262.5k - $299.6k
Applied Researcher II (AI Foundations) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating trustworthy and reliable... ...delivering libraries, platform level code or solution level code to existing products... ...(e.g. technical reports of pre-trained LLMs, SSL techniques, model pre-training...SuggestedFull timePart timeLocal areaFlexible hours$262.5k - $299.6k
Applied Researcher II (AI Foundations, LLM Core and Agentic AI) Overview: At Capital One, we are creating... ...delivering libraries, platform level code or solution level code to existing products... ...(e.g. technical reports of pre-trained LLMs, SSL techniques, model pre-training...SuggestedFull timePart timeLocal areaFlexible hours$150k - $300k
...Join to apply for the Applied Researcher role at Variant Overview Variant is hiring... ...capitalized and focused on code generation with creativity... ...and large language models (LLMs); prototyping quickly; turning promising... ...article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr...SuggestedFull time$200k - $325k
...anything. We're building the AI that finally changes... ...What, and Who Why AI Researchers are the engine of... ...the state of the art in applying LLMs, deep learning, and... ...designing experiments, prototyping, and shipping the winners... ...If You love writing code, but you love impact...SuggestedContract workWork at officeImmediate startRemote workVisa sponsorshipRelocation packageFlexible hours- Charles Schwab is looking for an AI Researcher to join their team in San Francisco. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate on AI solutions that have a real impact on clients and the industry. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and at least 7 years of experience...
$200k - $280k
...post-training for LLMs or large models (e.... ...to engines: Strong coding ability in Python Experience... .... Have a solid research foundation in your... ...encourage you to apply even if you don’t... ...Responsibilities Design and prototype algorithms,... ...engineering. About Together AI Together AI is a...Full time$180k - $260k
...the RoleWe’re looking for an Applied Scientist, AI to turn messy, high-stakes... ...sits at the intersection of research, product, engineering, and clinical... ...when to use traditional ML, LLMs, heuristics, or simpler... ...handoffs when neededUsed AI coding assistants such as Claude...Temporary workWork at officeMonday to FridayMonday to Thursday$150k
...them. We are looking for Research Engineers to help... ...models Dynamic testing of AI applications Observability... ...world responsibly uses LLMs. Responsibilities Develop... ...Go from research idea to code within hours; and iterate... ...experience (e.g. ML in an applied setting). No spaghetti...Visa sponsorship$262.5k - $299.6k
...Applied Researcher II Overview: At Capital One, we are creating trustworthy and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital... ...libraries, platform level code or solution level code to existing... ...reports of pre-trained LLMs, SSL techniques, model pre-...Full timePart timeLocal areaFlexible hours- A financial institution based in San Francisco is looking for an Applied Researcher to work on AI-powered products. This role involves delivering innovative solutions that enhance customer interactions. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD in related fields and experience...
- Capital One is seeking an Applied Researcher I in San Francisco to join the AI Foundations team. You will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to build AI-powered customer experiences, from design to deployment, using PyTorch and cloud...
- Innovaccer in San Francisco is seeking an AI Researcher to join the AI team and help build production-grade AI systems, including LLM-based... ...to design, develop, and deploy AI-powered applications from prototyping to production deployment. The ideal candidate has hands-on...
- Distyl AI is seeking researchers to pioneer AI-native operations, building across diverse AI system paradigms and deploying prototypes that redefine how software is used. You will work in a fast-moving, research-driven environment that values practical impact and real-world...
$205k - $300k
...scribe. We’re building the AI intelligence platform... ...delivers real-time coding-aware documentation and... ...Experience in the KLAS Research Emerging Solutions Top... ...office. What You'll Do: Prototype and experiment with state... ...all backgrounds to apply. Ambience is committed...Work at officeRemote workFlexible hours3 days per week$84.13 - $91.34 per hour
AI Researcher - Efficient AI (Contractor) Step into the innovative world... ...technologies that make modern LLMs, VLMs, multimodal models, and... ...literature into working prototypes and measurable improvements.... ...all geographic differentials applied . Disability Status Select......Full timeContract workTemporary workFor contractorsLocal areaImmediate start- ...the Role We’re looking for an Applied Scientist, AI to turn messy, high‑stakes... ...sits at the intersection of research, product, engineering, and clinical... ...when to use traditional ML, LLMs, heuristics, or simpler... ...when needed Used AI coding assistants such as Claude Code...Temporary workWork at officeRelocation packageMonday to FridayMonday to ThursdayFlexible hours
- Verita AI is seeking an Applied AI Researcher to work with clients on model evaluation and data strategy. You will assess model performance, identify failure modes, and design data-driven solutions, collaborating with operations and engineering to implement scalable data...
- ...of everything we do.Schwab’s AI Strategy & Transformation team... ...the company. We also build the research platform that powers AI at scale... ..., Data Science, Social/Applied Sciences, or related field—or... ...FAccT, NeurIPS).Experience with LLMs and deploying LLM-powered applications...Full timeWork at office
$216.3k - $280.8k
Meet the TeamAt Foundation AI, we are leading frontier AI research across Cisco. Our mission is to advance the state... ..., post-training and alignment, LLMs, agentic AI, reinforcement learning,... ...starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:...Full timeTemporary workLocal areaFlexible hours$247k - $396k
...(VLA) models. You won't just be applying existing tech; you will be identifying... ...: PhD Graduate in AI, Computer Science, or Robotics (Top-tier research lab background) Deep expertise... ...complex papers into production-ready code Collaborative Guide: Willingness...Work at officeLocal area3 days per week$246.5k - $339k
...giants like Amazon and big box stores. Our highly skilled team of Applied AI/ML Scientists specialize in developing algorithmic solutions... ...inference, lifetime-value modeling, information extraction, and LLMs. You will act as a lead across multiple cross-functional...Work experience placementWork at officeLocal areaRemote workMonday to FridayFlexible hours3 days per week- About the Role We are looking for a Senior AI Researcher to join our growing AI team and help... ...lifecycle—from experimentation and prototyping to production deployment and optimization... ...product-level accuracy bar. You write real code. Python fluently, PyTorch fluently, and...Temporary workInternship
- Verita AI works with leading AI companies to identify model gaps and build the human... .... About the Role We are hiring an Applied AI Researcher to work directly with clients on model... ...programs. Experience evaluating multimodal, coding, agentic, or tool-use systems....
$235k - $258k
A leading AI science company in San Francisco is seeking an Applied Scientist to tackle complex marketing measurement challenges. The role involves designing... ...will have at least 5 years of experience in research code and a strong mathematical background, including causal...- AI Researcher Location: San Francisco About Hum.ai is building planetary superintelligence. Backed by top... ...transformer diffusion models, designing next‑gen benchmarks, and engineering foundation models that go far beyond LLMs. You’ll be at the core of a moonshot journey...Remote work
- Distyl in San Francisco is seeking an Applied AI Researcher for the System Self-Construction team. You will design architectures enabling autonomous... ...credentials, experience with meta-learning, and building prototypes to validate ideas in enterprise settings. #J-18808-Ljbffr...Work at office3 days per week
- Harvey in San Francisco is seeking a legal researcher with a strong understanding of how law firms, financial institutions, and other organizations... ...profiles, and the role focuses on accelerating workflows with AI systems. You’ll partner with engineering, product, and design to...
- AI agents are changing how enterprises operate. Companies want to move fast with... ...turn that work into clear security research. Research agent security risks across... ...security, AI systems, or both. You can read code, build small prototypes, and test how systems fail. You can...
$160k - $250k
Overview Research Scientist - Mountain View, CA at Granica. This range... ...Granica does Granica is an AI research and systems company building... ...build and research Invent and prototype algorithms that define the... ...Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related...Flexible hours
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