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- We are building AI to simulate the world through... ...We are looking for a Prototype Researcher to join Runway Labs — our... ...interactive experiences with code, with the judgment to... ..., we encourage you to apply. More about Runway... ...World Simulator GWM-1 Gen-4.5 General World Models...SuggestedRemote work
- ...anything. We're building the AI that finally changes... ...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... ...: You love writing code, but you love impact...SuggestedContract workWork at officeImmediate startRemote workVisa sponsorshipRelocation packageFlexible hours
$250k - $325k
...to-market with: An AI agent that lives in MS... ...and Who Why AI Researchers are the engine of innovation... ...state of the art in applying LLMs, deep learning, and... ...designing experiments, prototyping, and shipping the... ...: You love writing code, but you love impact more...SuggestedContract workWork at officeImmediate startRemote work$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$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- ...for the world's most dynamic AI companies, like Cursor, Notion... ..., and Writer. By uniting applied AI research, flexible infrastructure, and... ...customer domains like healthcare, code generation, and legal,... ...Hands-on experience training LLMs with reinforcement learning —...Flexible hoursShift work
- ...as serverless compute, code sandboxes, durable execution... ...push the frontier of AI that understands real,... .... What You’ll Do Research & Model Development Lead... ...world document AI tasks. Applied AI & Product Impact... ...models at scale — from prototype to integrated platform...
- Prime Intellect is building the open frontier AI stack and seeks an accomplished researcher focused on applied RL to work with external customers and internal teams. You will own end-to-end RL programs from problem framing through deployment, building environments, evaluations...Remote job
$169k - $250k
...you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma... ...collaboration, join us! The Figma Research team is hiring a seasoned researcher... ..., we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right...Remote jobMinimum wageFull timeTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hoursShift work$250k - $325k
Ivo Inc. in San Francisco seeks an AI Researcher to innovate in the legal domain using LLMs and advanced AI techniques. The role involves managing research roadmaps, designing innovative AI solutions, and ensuring trustworthiness in model outputs. Candidates should have...- Innovaccer Inc. seeks a Senior AI Researcher to build production-grade AI systems, including LLM-based solutions, RAG, and AI agents. You... ...to refine outputs. The role emphasizes hands-on research, prototyping to production, and mentoring as the team grows. A strong publication...
- 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...
- Halluminate is seeking an experienced Finance expert to join our research team and lead Applied AI Research in Financial Services. You will define AI tasks, publish taxonomies, and interact with bankers and investment professionals to ground AI capabilities in real-world...
- Runway seeks aPrototype Researcher for Runway Labs to design, build, and demonstrate experimental AI video systems and world models. You will craft prototypes, tell compelling stories, and shape demonstrations that make cutting-edge research tangible and accessible. You...
- DescriptionAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Senior AI Researcher to join our growing AI team and help... ...lifecycle—from experimentation and prototyping to production deployment and... ...product-level accuracy bar.You write real code. Python fluently, PyTorch fluently, and...Full timeTemporary workInternshipImmediate start
$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$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- ...Proximal is building the research systems needed to identify what models... ...need. We work with frontier AI labs to provide the data and... .... Our early team has built coding agents and RL infrastructure at... ...Machines. About the role Applied researchers work closely with...
$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- ...biggest frontier in enterprise AI isn't better models. It's... ...it. What You'll Do Turn Research Into Product Design and build... ...the Bar Define what great applied science looks like in an AI-first... ...AI - you've taken models from prototype to production, not just notebook...Work at officeImmediate startVisa sponsorship
$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$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...$170k - $300k
Our client is a Series B AI company training custom frontier models to solve prediction... ...raised $60 million and is expanding its Applied AI function as customer demand grows. The... ...and value-focused demos and build custom prototypes and proofs of concept. Analyze customer...Full timeH1bVisa sponsorshipRelocation package- ...grade agents that redefine human-AI collaboration for millions.... ...team of elite founders and AI researchers, with backgrounds spanning Stanford... ...research problem in applied AI today. You'll lead training... ...researchers, by reading their code and making theirs easier to read...Relocation package
- 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...
$302.4k - $378k
About ScaleAt Scale AI, our mission is to... ...team, part of Scale’s Research organization,... ...facing Researchers and Applied AI Engineers. Our... ...Large Language Models (LLMs) agentic... ...environments, including code repositories, GUI interfaces... ...new ideas into prototypes.A track record of...Full time- Harrison Clarke in the Bay Area seeks an AI researcher/developer focused on applied research that ships into product. You will work close to code, turning research into tangible improvements in our frontier technology. You'll join a small, fast-moving team with ownership...
$167.4k - $310.8k
...Roche.Advances in AI, data, and computational... .... Roche’s Research and Early Development... ...Large Language Models (LLMs) and enable it to... ...models from research prototypes to production-ready... ...robust training code.You own the end-to-... ...libraries.A passion for applying frontier AI to drug...Full timeLocal areaWorldwideRelocation package
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