Junior Research Scientist

EliseAI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

100% covered Medical, Dental and Vision premiums

Fully paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

401k benefits

Fitness & home services stipend

Unlimited vacation and paid holidays

Relocation packages

Job summary

EliseAI in San Francisco is seeking a junior research scientist to engage in groundbreaking research on machine learning and large language models. This position requires a Ph.D. in a quantitative field and offers responsibilities such as developing ML architectures and conducting analyses. With a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $230,000, the role allows for growth within a vibrant startup environment. Benefits include full medical coverage, equity options, and unlimited vacation.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, and data modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking to real-world challenges.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine machine learning architectures for conversational flow.
• Conduct analyses to support decision-making and improve AI effectiveness.
• Apply advanced machine learning techniques to solve specific problems.

Skills

Machine learning algorithms

Statistical analysis

Data modeling

Programming (Python, R)

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

About EliseAI

At EliseAI, we're improving the industries that matter most: housing and healthcare. Everyone needs a place to live and access to quality healthcare, yet both are often harder to secure than they should be.

By integrating AI agents deeply into existing workflows, we make them more efficient, reduce costs, and improve the experience for everyone.

• Housing: We simplify how renters tour apartments, sign leases, submit maintenance requests, and stay connected with their property team—bringing everything they need for their home into one place.
• Healthcare: We make it easy to schedule appointments, complete intake forms, and we help patients communicate with providers, so everyone can focus on health instead of paperwork.

With EliseAI, organizations reduce manual work, improve accessibility, and deliver a seamless experience across essential services. We recently raised a $250 million Series E round led by Andreessen Horowitz to accelerate this mission.

About the Role

EliseAI invites top‑tier professionals in Machine Learning and adjacent disciplines to join our team. This position is perfectly suited for individuals with a robust mathematical and quantitative foundation—this includes, but is not limited to, mathematicians, theoretical physicists, and computer scientists—who are eager to apply their knowledge to tangible challenges.

As a junior research scientist at EliseAI, you will join a fast‑moving team of world‑class researchers engaged in groundbreaking research on machine learning and large language models, developing predictive models to advance our AI capabilities, and more. If you thrive in a vibrant startup setting and are keen to apply your academic expertise to innovative applications, we encourage you to connect with us.

Note: For this position, we will conduct a 2 month trial period before transitioning to full‑time employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine machine learning architectures optimized for advanced conversational flow
• Conduct comprehensive analyses to support decision‑making and improve the effectiveness of our AI solutions
• Apply advanced mathematical and machine learning techniques to solve specific problems such as optimizing tenant engagement strategies, predicting tenant behavior, and improving customer interaction processes
• Stay abreast of the latest research in machine learning and AI, and apply innovative approaches to improve our products
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, product development, and data science, to integrate and deploy machine learning models
• Work with the latest Large Language Models to leverage the power of generative AI on production‑scale data

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong foundation in machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, and data modeling
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills to real‑world challenges
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar, with experience in machine learning libraries and frameworks
• Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week

Why Join

Growth and impact. It’s not often that you can get in on the ground floor of a funded unicorn startup that’s scaling so fast. That means that instead of following a playbook, you’ll be writing it. Every single day you will be challenged to identify how we can scale and execute on it. You’ll learn what works when you succeed and what doesn’t when you fail. Either way, the rest of the team will be here to support you.

Benefits

In addition to the growth and impact you’ll have at EliseAI, we offer competitive salaries along with the following benefits:

• Equity in the company
• Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
• Fully paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• 401k benefits
• Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses so you can focus on what matters
• A collaborative in‑office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
• Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
• We’ll cover relocation packages and make the move exciting, not painful!

Job Compensation

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $230,000. EliseAI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits & perks package. Exact compensation inclusive of salary and any bonuses is determined based on a number of factors including experience and skill level, location and qualifications which are assessed during the interview process. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided by our Recruiting Team during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EliseAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please note that employment with EliseAI is on an "at‑will" basis, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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