Research Engineer

Datology; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered health benefits

401(k) plan with 4% match

Unlimited PTO

Annual $2,000 wellness stipend

Annual $1,000 learning stipend

Daily lunches and snacks

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Datology in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Research Engineer to conduct cutting-edge research and develop data curation strategies. The role requires a strong background in machine learning systems and a PhD in a related field is preferred.

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $300,000, along with extensive health benefits, a 401(k) plan, unlimited PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in industry research lab or equivalent academic experience.
• Strong background in machine learning systems.
• Experience contributing to research community through publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and enable cutting-edge research.
• Develop and improve data curation strategies.
• Work closely with technical staff to translate research into product.

Skills

Machine learning systems

Distributed training of large models

ML performance optimization

Software engineering

Empirical research

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

This role is based in Redwood City, CA. We are in office 4 days a week.

About the Role

As a Research Engineer, you will play a crucial role in conducting and enabling cutting‑edge research and translating it into our core product pipeline. You will work closely with other members of the technical staff to develop and improve state‑of‑the‑art data curation strategies. Your technical skills will accelerate our research and ensure that our product remains at the forefront of innovation.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of experience in an industry research lab or equivalent academic experience
• Strong background in machine learning systems, including distributed training of large models and ML performance optimization
• Deep understanding of ML and AI models, particularly foundation models, how they are built, trained, and used
• Strong foundations in software engineering and empirical research
• Experience contributing to the research community through open‑source projects and or publications at top‑tier conferences such as CVPR, NeurIPS, ICCV or ECCV, BMVC
• Experience working across the research‑to‑product pipeline in industry or academic research labs
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with excellent communication and presentation skills
• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field preferred

Compensation

At DatologyAI, we are dedicated to rewarding talent with highly competitive salary and significant equity. The base salary for this position ranges from $180,000 to $300,000.

The candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, and interview performance.

• 100% covered health benefits (medical, vision, and dental).
• 401(k) plan with a generous 4% company match.
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Annual $2,000 wellness stipend.
• Annual $1,000 learning and development stipend.
• Daily lunches and snacks are provided in our office!
• Relocation assistance for employees moving to the Bay Area.