AI Research Scientist

Elios Talent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An AI research company in San Francisco is seeking an AI Research Scientist to design and evaluate innovative AI/ML models. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree and have a strong publication record in top-tier conferences. This full-time position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate research into production and drive advancements in various AI domains.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Machine Learning.
• Strong publication record in top-tier conferences is highly preferred.
• Expertise in machine learning or statistical modeling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate novel AI/ML models across domains.
• Drive innovation in LLMs and reinforcement learning techniques.
• Collaborate with teams to bring research into production.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Statistical modeling

Python programming

Data processing

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

AI Research Scientist

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate novel AI/ML models across foundational and applied domains
• Drive innovation in LLMs, deep learning, and reinforcement learning techniques
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring research into production
• Publish, present, and patent high-impact findings in AI and machine learning
• Conduct cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, including natural language processing, computer vision, generative models, and reinforcement learning
• Design and implement novel algorithms and model architectures for experimentation and deployment
• Analyze large-scale datasets to extract insights, train models, and validate hypotheses
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research into scalable solutions and production-ready systems
• Stay current with the latest literature and contribute to the AI research community through papers, presentations, or patents
• Build and evaluate proof-of-concept systems and prototypes for real-world application
• Mentor junior researchers and data scientists in scientific rigor, model development, and experimentation
• Support internal IP development and contribute to strategic technical roadmaps

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master’s) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong publication record in top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR, ICLR) is highly preferred
• Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, or statistical modeling
• Experience with model development using TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, or similar frameworks
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with large-scale data processing
• Solid understanding of model evaluation, optimization techniques, and deployment workflows
• Ability to independently design and drive research agendas with business impact

Join a world-class team of scientists and engineers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI. Your research will not only advance the field—it will shape real-world applications across industries.

We are an innovation-first organization bridging advanced research and product development. Our work combines rigorous experimentation with practical application, bringing novel AI solutions to life in scalable, meaningful ways.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Engineering, and Information Technology
• Industries: Research Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Financial Services

Location: San Francisco, CA

Salary: $140,000.00-$180,000.00