Global E-commerce AI Research Scientist (PhD)

Ellis Technologies, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 387,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and personal time

Job summary

Ellis Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist Graduate for their Global E-commerce Content Recommendation team, starting in 2026. The position is based in San Jose and focuses on designing algorithms leveraging LLMs for content recommendations and summarization.

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess experience with LLMs and deep learning frameworks. The role offers a competitive salary range of $156,000–$387,600 annually, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD degree in a related field.
• Experience with LLMs through research or practical application.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research and analyze large-scale data.

Responsibilities

• Design algorithms and systems for content-to-commerce matching.
• Contribute to research via papers, patents, or publications.
• Explore novel architectures for generative recommendation systems.

Skills

Experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT, LLaMA, PaLM)

Proficient coding skills in Python

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Ellis Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist Graduate for their Global E-commerce Content Recommendation team, starting in 2026. The position is based in San Jose and focuses on designing algorithms leveraging LLMs for content recommendations and summarization.

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess experience with LLMs and deep learning frameworks. The role offers a competitive salary range of $156,000–$387,600 annually, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.