Machine Learning Scientist (All Levels)

Abridge; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health plan

HSA contributions

Parental leave

Family forming

401k matching

Device allowance

Commuter benefits

Sabbatical

Equity

Job summary

Abridge is seeking a research scientist with a strong ML/NLP background to advance medical conversation understanding. You’ll contribute to production-ready models and publish findings that influence real healthcare products.

The role requires expertise in foundation models, deep learning, and real-world data, with hybrid work in SF and relocation support. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team of MDs, AI scientists, and engineers shaping healthcare AI.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent.
• High-impact publications at AI conferences (ACL, NeurIPS, ICML, etc.).
• Significant real-world impact via open source contributions and deployed tech.
• Strong programming skills with ML solutions in production.
• Experience with deep learning libraries (PyTorch, Jax, TensorFlow) and multi-GPU training.

Responsibilities

• Advance the state of the art in medical NLP, including conversation summarization, evidence extraction, and evaluation techniques.
• Publish original research and contribute to the wider research community.
• Define problems, establish baselines, develop state-of-the-art methods, and ship to production.
• Incorporate real-time clinician feedback to guide refinements and innovations.
• Be results-oriented when facing ambiguous problems and uncertain outcomes.

Skills

ML research

Foundation models

Publications

Production ML

PyTorch/Jax/TensorFlow

Multi-GPU

Education

MS/PhD in EE/CS/Math

Tools

PyTorch

Jax

TensorFlow

Job description

About Abridge

Abridge was founded in 2018 with the mission of powering deeper understanding in healthcare. Our AI‑powered platform was purpose‑built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies while enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most—their patients. Our enterprise‑grade technology transforms patient‑clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real‑time, with deep EMR integrations. Powered by Linked Evidence and our purpose‑built, auditable AI, we are the only company that maps AI‑generated summaries to ground truth, helping providers quickly trust and verify the output. As pioneers in generative AI for healthcare, we are setting the industry standards for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems. We are a growing team of practicing MDs, AI scientists, PhDs, creatives, technologists, and engineers working together to empower people and make care make more sense. We have offices located in the Mission District in San Francisco, the SoHo neighborhood of New York, and East Liberty in Pittsburgh.

The Role

From transcribing medical conversations to delivering key takeaways, our trailblazing work in machine learning research makes the Abridge experience possible. We’re currently looking to hire research scientists with experience in machine learning and natural language processing. The ideal candidate will bring technical mastery, fluency with foundation models, genuine interest in the medical domain, and strong critical thinking skills to the role. At Abridge, all of our ML work has a strong research component, and all of our research scientists contribute directly to real products that impact the lives of doctors.

What You’ll Do

• Advance the state of the art in medical NLP, in areas including conversation summarization, evidence extraction, outcome prediction, evaluation techniques, and experimentation.
• Actively contribute to the wider research community by sharing and publishing original research.
• Help to define important problems, identify appropriate baselines, develop state-of-the-art methods, and ship them into production.
• Dial deeply into real-time feedback from clinicians to guide further refinements and innovations.
• Be results-oriented in the face of ambiguous problems and uncertain outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong research background, as demonstrated through papers and a graduate degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• High-impact publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g., ACL, COLM, EACL, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, Interspeech, ICASSP, SLT, MLHC, ML4H).
• Significant real-world impact, as demonstrated through open source contributions and deployed technology.
• Strong programming skills with proven experience crafting, prototyping, and delivering machine learning solutions into production.
• Experience with deep learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, Jax, Tensorflow) and platforms, multi-GPU training, and statistical analyses of observational and experimental data.

We value people who are eager to learn new things and recognize that great team members might not perfectly match a job description. If you’re interested in the role but aren’t sure whether or not you’re a good fit, we’d still like to hear from you.

Must be willing to work from our SF office at least 3x per week

This position requires a commitment to a hybrid work model, with the expectation of coming into the office a minimum of three times per week. Relocation assistance is available for candidates willing to move to San Francisco.

Why Work at Abridge?

At Abridge, we’re transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our mission is clear: to power deeper understanding in healthcare. We’re driving real, lasting change, with millions of medical conversations processed each month. Joining Abridge means stepping into a fast‑paced, high‑growth startup where your contributions truly make a difference. Our culture requires extreme ownership—every employee has the ability to (and is expected to) make an impact on our customers and our business. Beyond individual impact, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of curious, high‑achieving people in a supportive environment where success is shared, growth is constant, and feedback fuels progress. At Abridge, it’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it. Every decision is rooted in empathy, always prioritizing the needs of clinicians and patients. We’re committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. Whether it’s flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, or ongoing learning opportunities, we are here to help you thrive and do the best work of your life. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do, Abridge is the place for you.

How we take care of Abridgers

• Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees.
• Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full‑time employees and their families.
• Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full‑time employees.
• Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.
• 401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.
• Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage.
• Pre‑tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
• Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.
• Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.
• Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
• Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full‑time employees.
• … and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abridge is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process. If you need reasonable accommodation in applying, interviewing, completing any assessment or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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Compensation Range

$205K - $300K