Research Scientist

Engramme; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Engramme is seeking a PhD-level researcher to conduct original studies in memory augmentation and contextual AI in San Francisco. The role includes designing controlled experiments, publishing results, and collaborating with engineers to translate research into products.

Strong written and verbal communication, plus deep ML/NLP knowledge, are essential to succeed. You will contribute to building next-generation AI systems and mentor junior researchers as the team grows.

Qualifications

• PhD required in CS, ML, cognitive science, or related field.
• Strong mathematical and statistical foundation.
• Proficient in Python and ML frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to tackle open-ended research problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research on memory augmentation and contextual AI.
• Design and execute experiments to test research hypotheses.
• Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with engineers to transition research into products.
• Stay current with latest developments in AI, NLP, and cognitive science.
• Mentor research engineers and contribute to team growth.
• Present research findings to internal teams and external audiences.

Skills

Math & Stats

Python & ML frameworks

Academic writing

Open-ended research

Education

PhD in CS/ML/Cognitive Science or related field

Job description

Conduct fundamental research on memory systems, cognition, and AI. Define the scientific foundation for next-generation memory augmentation technologies.

What You'll Do

• Conduct original research on memory augmentation and contextual AI
• Design and execute experiments to test research hypotheses
• Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals
• Collaborate with engineers to transition research into products
• Stay current with latest developments in AI, NLP, and cognitive science
• Mentor research engineers and contribute to team growth
• Present research findings to internal teams and external audiences

What We're Looking For

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, or related field
• 2+ years of research experience (academic or industry)
• Track record of publications in top conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, etc.)
• Deep expertise in machine learning, NLP, or information retrieval
• Strong mathematical and statistical foundation
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on open-ended research problems

Nice to Have

• Experience with memory systems or knowledge representation
• Background in cognitive psychology or neuroscience
• Industry research experience at top labs
• Experience with large language models and retrieval systems
• Postdoctoral research experience
• Track record of research-to-product transitions
• Experience leading research teams or projects