Research Specialist / Sr Scientist, Assay Sciences, Discovery Pharmacology Altos LabsResearch Specialist / Sr Scientist, Assay Sciences, Discovery PharmacologySan Francisco, CA$129,500–$166,000 / yearAs a Research Specialist or Sr Scientist of Assay Sciences, Discovery Pharmacology team, your primary focus will be supporting the needs of development and operation of a wide range of analytical and bioassays within the Drug Discovery and Development (3DS) division of Altos. You'll be taking manual assays and turning them into super-efficient, automated processes-think moving from a bench to high-throughput screening with automated gear.
Machine Learning Research Scientist AutoscienceMachine Learning Research ScientistMenlo Park, CaliforniaSystems : Experience building scalable and production-ready machine learning pipelines or large-scale model training (distributed model training over >64 GPUs). Research : Publishing in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, etc) or equivalent industry experience at corporate AI research labs (Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, TRI etc).
HPE Labs - Postdoctoral Research Scientist Hewlett Packard EnterpriseHPE Labs - Postdoctoral Research ScientistMilpitas, CaliforniaWe expect all our researchers (including interns and post-docs) to provide thought leadership and technical influence both internally and externally to HPE, as well as take innovative ideas and make them real – contributing along the full range from initial novel ideas to design, development, implementation, evaluation, and technology transfer. Strong publication record in relevant venues: ISCA, MLSys, CGO, ASPLOS, IEEE/ACM Micro, HPCA, DAC, ICCAD, DATE, IEEE TC, IEEE TCAD, ACM TACO, IEEE Micro, Nature Electronics, NPJ Unconventional Computing.
Research Scientist ChipAgentsResearch ScientistSan Jose, CaliforniaYou'll train and deploy large language models at scale, architect intelligent agent systems, and transform research breakthroughs into production-ready tools used by leading hardware companies. In this role, you'll conduct research that directly impacts chip designers, working at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and real-world semiconductor workflows.
Research Scientist Eleos AI ResearchResearch ScientistBerkeley, CaliforniaYou will work at the intersection of machine learning, cognitive science, and philosophy of mind, doing original, rigorous research to guide and inform decision-makers at frontier AI companies, policymakers, and the public. We’re open to a wide variety of seniority levels for this role, with annual salary dependent on level ($201,634 to $428,982).
Staff Research Scientist General MotorsStaff Research ScientistSunnyvale, CA$218,800–$335,300 / yearBenefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate.
Staff Research Scientist - VLM / VLA General MotorsStaff Research Scientist - VLM / VLASunnyvale, CA$218,800–$335,300 / yearYou will lead the design, training, and optimization of state-of-the-art models that allow vehicles to deeply understand complex visual scenes, reason through open-ended scenarios, and translate multimodal inputs directly into safe, actionable driving decisions. Drive the technical strategy for onboard model optimization, leading initiatives in model quantization, pruning, knowledge distillation, and compilation to ensure high-parameter models execute with ultra-low latency on vehicle edge hardware.
Research Scientist - Computational Neuroscience Astera InstituteResearch Scientist - Computational NeuroscienceEmeryville, CaliforniaUnlike traditional non-profit research organizations, projects supported by Astera operate like high-velocity startups, allowing us to focus on ambitious goals, match structure to problem, and attract strong technical talent and leadership. We believe the coming years will bring an era of unprecedented scientific and technological advancement as exponential progress in AI converges with central advances in other fields to dramatically accelerate innovation.
Research Scientist - World Model LumaResearch Scientist - World ModelRedwood City, CaliforniaLuma already trains the strongest generative video models in the industry; the next step is turning those models into world models — interactive, controllable, physically faithful, and useful as a substrate for embodied reasoning. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Invent next-generation world model architectures — diffusion, transformer, autoregressive, or hybrid — with a particular focus on controllability and physical consistency.
Applied Research Scientist - Foundation Models Ambient.aiApplied Research Scientist - Foundation ModelsRedwood City, CaliforniaPowered by Ambient Pulsar, the first reasoning Vision-Language Model purpose-built for physical security, our platform seamlessly integrates with existing security cameras and physical access control systems to unify monitoring, access control, threat assessment, response, and investigations through an always-on reasoning layer that augments security operators with superhuman capabilities. The momentum speaks for itself: we doubled new ARR in FY26, we process 200M+ video hours per day, and have delivered results for world-class customers including Cisco, ServiceNow, SentinelOne, TikTok, Bayer, and MoMA.
Senior / Staff AI Research Scientist, Foundation Models RoboForceSenior / Staff AI Research Scientist, Foundation ModelsMilpitas, CaliforniaIn this role, you will develop algorithms that enable robots to understand their environment, interpret and execute tasks, and communicate seamlessly with humans — with a particular focus on building and training world models that allow robots to predict, plan, and generalize across complex physical tasks. Bonus Qualifications Experience with video generation or prediction models (e.g., diffusion-based video models, autoregressive video transformers) and their application to world modeling or synthetic data generation for robot learning.
Research Scientist/Engineer, Deep Brain Two Photon Imaging and Optogenetics Astera InstituteResearch Scientist/Engineer, Deep Brain Two Photon Imaging and OptogeneticsAlameda, CaliforniaSince these tools don't yet exist, we're assembling a founding team of neuroscientists, computational scientists, and engineers to build them (hardware, software, and methods) and use them to study neural activity at unprecedented scale, with direct relevance to neurological and psychiatric disease. The ideal candidate is an experimentalist who can carry the work end-to-end: designing a GRIN lens system in the morning, running a closed-loop holographic write-in on the rig in the afternoon, and writing the population-analysis pipeline that evening.
Research Scientist, Materials Characterization Periodic LabsResearch Scientist, Materials CharacterizationMenlo Park, California$225,000–$325,000 / yearYou will own the design and execution of high-fidelity property measurements, drive the development of high-throughput characterization schemes, and collaborate closely with AI, automation, and materials science teams to build feedback loops that accelerate discovery. In collaboration with the AI team, implement automated data analysis and reasoning pipelines for screened materials; contribute to feedback loop design between measurement and prediction.
Research Scientist, Thin Films Periodic LabsResearch Scientist, Thin FilmsMenlo Park, California$225,000–$325,000 / yearStrong skills in structural and chemical characterization, particularly of thin films and materials with structures or compositions never before realized experimentally — including diffraction, microscopy, and spectroscopy. Strong track record of highly impactful research demonstrated by publications in top-tier journals and/or inventions, and recognized leadership in the field.
Research Scientist / Engineer, Functional Ultrasound Imaging Astera InstituteResearch Scientist / Engineer, Functional Ultrasound ImagingAlameda, CaliforniaSince these tools don't yet exist, we're assembling a founding team of neuroscientists, computational scientists, and engineers to build them (hardware, software, and methods) and use them to study neural activity at unprecedented scale, with direct relevance to neurological and psychiatric disease. From implementing the imaging system and designing experiments to analyzing large-scale datasets and building functional brain atlases, you'll help create one of the world's most advanced platforms for mesoscale imaging of the primate brain.
Research Scientist, All-Optical Working Memory Astera InstituteResearch Scientist, All-Optical Working MemoryAlameda, CaliforniaSince these tools don't yet exist, we're assembling a founding team of neuroscientists, computational scientists, and engineers to build them (hardware, software, and methods) and use them to study neural activity at unprecedented scale, with direct relevance to neurological and psychiatric disease. Conviction that the brain’s internal model can be understood in full, and that getting there requires a kind of science no single academic lab can do; we’re betting on scale, deep collaboration across science and engineering, and open sharing of ideas in a full-stack environment.
FLOW CYTOMETRY SCIENTIST Integrated Resources, IncFLOW CYTOMETRY SCIENTISTSan Jose, CaliforniaContractorTo ensure that our cell analysis products deliver outstanding performance and exceed our customers' expectations, is seeking a passionate and capable Systems Verification and Validation Scientist II to contribute to a cross-disciplinary product development team, and to develop method improvements that drive greater efficiency and productivity of the Systems Verification and Validation team. The Level II Scientist conducts experiments using flow cytometry and applies strong knowledge in scientific principles, immunology, sample manipulation, and/or immunoassays to influence best practice laboratory procedures and study designs.
Machine Learning / Senior Machine Learning Scientist / Engineer California Life CompanyMachine Learning / Senior Machine Learning Scientist / EngineerSouth San Francisco, CA$170,000–$240,000 / yearCalico's highly innovative technology labs, its commitment to curiosity-driven discovery science, and, with academic and industry partners, its vibrant drug-development pipeline, together create an inspiring and exciting place to catalyze and enable medical breakthroughs. The ideal candidate should be familiar with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, including language/sequence modeling, representation learning, generative models, and self-supervised learning techniques.
Scientist I Software Guidance & AssistanceScientist ISouth San Francisco, CA$57.14 / hourThis position is ideal for an experienced scientist passionate about advancing disease modeling and translational safety through innovative complex in vitro Responsibilities : culturing and characterizing state-of-the-art lung CIVM models, designing and executing model qualification and characterization studies (e.g., advanced imaging, transcriptomics, and functional and phenotypic assays). Designing and executing experiments to characterize lung models, including evaluation of cell viability, morphology, and barrier integrity and function, using techniques such as cytotoxicity assays, confocal and high-content imaging, transepithelial resistance/permeability assays, and transcriptomic and proteomic analyses.
Principal Scientist Recruiting From ScratchPrincipal ScientistSan Francisco, CaliforniaWe're representing a dynamic company in the consumer healthcare and life sciences sector that is focused on developing innovative solutions for cleaner and safer products. This organization is committed to advancing research and applied science, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and scientific rigor thrive.