Research Scientist

ENGRAM Lab; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGRAM Lab is seeking a PhD-level researcher to advance memory augmentation and contextual AI. You will conduct original research, design experiments, and publish findings while collaborating with engineers to translate research into products.

You will stay at the forefront of AI, NLP, and cognitive science, mentoring research engineers and presenting results to diverse audiences. Strong track record in publications and a deep ML/NLP/IR background are essential, along with excellent

Qualifications

• PhD required in CS/ML/cognitive science or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of research experience (academic or industry).
• Proven publication record in top conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL).
• Deep expertise in ML, NLP, or information retrieval.
• Strong mathematical and statistical foundation.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work on 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 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

Python proficiency

ML frameworks

Publications track record

Research experience

Math & statistics

Communication skills

Open-ended research

NLP/IR expertise

Education

PhD in Computer Science / ML / Cognitive Science

2+ years research experience

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

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