Senior ML Research Scientist — LLMs, Equity & Growth

EliseAI

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 320,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company
100% 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 is looking for a Senior Research Scientist in San Francisco to advance machine learning research. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D., five years of relevant experience, and a strong grasp of algorithm development and statistical modeling. Responsibilities include designing experiments, coaching juniors, and collaborating with teams to translate findings into customer features. Benefits include equity, 100% health premiums, unlimited vacation, and more. Join us to make a measurable impact in AI.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Five years of post-Ph.D. experience (either industry or academia).
  • Strong foundation in machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, and data modeling.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing machine learning models.

Responsibilities

  • Identify open questions in tenant engagement and conversational AI.
  • Design experiments, build prototypes, and run large-scale evaluations.
  • Coach junior scientists and review code.
  • Partner with engineering and product to translate research into features.

Skills

Machine learning algorithms
Statistical analysis
Programming (Python, R)
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Tools

Machine learning libraries and frameworks

Job description

EliseAI is looking for a Senior Research Scientist in San Francisco to advance machine learning research. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D., five years of relevant experience, and a strong grasp of algorithm development and statistical modeling. Responsibilities include designing experiments, coaching juniors, and collaborating with teams to translate findings into customer features. Benefits include equity, 100% health premiums, unlimited vacation, and more. Join us to make a measurable impact in AI.
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