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... ...integrate diverse components (LLMs, retrievers, evaluators,... ...you 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, LLM Core and Agentic AI) Overview At Capital One, we are creating... ...in delivering libraries, platform level code or solution level code to existing... ...(e.g. technical reports of pre‑trained LLMs, SSL techniques, model pre‑training optimization...SuggestedFull timePart timeLocal areaFlexible hours- ...trustworthy and reliable AI systems, changing... ...to building world‑class applied science and engineering... ...touches every aspect of the research life cycle, from partnering... ...libraries, platform‑level code, or solution‑level code... ...PhD focused on guiding LLMs with further tasks—supervised...SuggestedFlexible hours
- A leading financial institution is seeking an Applied Researcher II in San Francisco to drive the development of AI systems. The role focuses on collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative AI solutions, analyzing massive datasets, and building foundational...Suggested
$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 - $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- 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...
$216.3k - $280.8k
...Meet the TeamAt Foundation AI, we are leading frontier AI research across Cisco. Our mission... ...engineering excellence through code reviews, paper reviews,... ...-training and alignment, LLMs, agentic AI, reinforcement... .... Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or...Full timeTemporary workLocal areaFlexible hours$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$218.7k - $249.6k
...trustworthy and reliable AI systems, changing... ...to building world-class applied science and engineering... ...touches every aspect of the research life cycle, from partnering... ...libraries, platform level code or solution level code... ...reports of pre‑trained LLMs, SSL techniques, model pre...Full timePart timeLocal areaFlexible hours$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$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- A financial services firm in San Francisco is seeking an Applied Researcher II to develop innovative AI systems. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team to build AI foundation models, engage in impactful research, and translate complex work into...
- Drata is seeking an Applied AI Engineer in San Francisco, California to drive the effectiveness of AI systems through rigorous research and experimentation. You will optimize retrieval strategies and build evaluation frameworks, ensuring our AI delivers accurate results...Flexible 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...
$142.7k - $270.95k
...platform improved by groundbreaking AI capabilities. The AI... ...Collaborate closely with Adobe Research, engineering, and product teams... ...quickly read, understand and prototype relevant research papers.Preferred... ...specific application window applies, and the posting may close at...Full timeTemporary workLocal areaWorldwide$197.3k - $313.7k
...experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within... ...is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents... ...collaborative, diverse team of researchers at Agentforce Operations. The... ...on large-scale GPU clusters.Prototype new architectures and algorithms...Full timeImmediate startRemote work$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. If you need any accommodations...Work at officeRemote workFlexible hours3 days per week$147.6k - $274k
...what makes us Roche.Advances in AI, data, and computational... ...discovery and development. Roche’s Research and Early Development... ...Scientist building agents for applied small-molecule drug design. You... ...in Python and modern agentic coding environments such as LangChain...Full timeLocal areaWorldwideRelocation package$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$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 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...
- 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
- The Biological Computing Co. (TBC) in San Francisco seeks a Senior AI Researcher to own research problems in video generation for robotics and AI infrastructure. You will design and scale models that serve as foundations for policy learning, control, and real-world deployment...
- 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
$160k - $230k
Product Researcher You'll be the person who figures out what... ...be writing production code, but you need to... ...can vibe-code a working prototype and talk fluently about... ...scraping, API design, LLMs, or developer infrastructure... ...— this is your shot. Apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr JobtailorFull timeTemporary workFreelance- Anthropic is seeking a Capabilities Researcher to join the team building Claude Security... ...broad latitude for exploration and rapid prototyping. Responsibilities include designing... ...collaborating with engineers to operationalize promising #J-18808-Ljbffr Applied Methods Ltd
- ...revolutionizing software development with AI-powered formal verification. We... ...mathematical guarantees of code correctness, ensuring that... ...role Join our team as an AI Research Engineer and help us push the boundaries... ...Large Language Models (LLMs), tackling complex reasoning challenges...Contract work
$146k - $198k
...industry leading agentic AI technology, Corelight... .... Security Product Researcher Do you want to help... ...Turn theory into code with rapid prototyping. Lead early development... ...Zeek, Suricata, and AI/LLMs) to prove that a... ...tireless service, and applied curiosity. 5+ years...
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