Applied AI Scientist

Join Demandbase as an Applied AI Scientist, where you'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of AI technology in a dynamic and innovative environment. As a key member of our team, your role will involve developing and implementing advanced AI solutions that drive impactful business results.We're looking for a passionate individual who thrives on solving complex problems and is eager to contribute to AI advancements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into our existing frameworks and enhance our product offerings.

About GranicaGranica is an innovative AI research and infrastructure firm dedicated to creating reliable, steerable representations of enterprise data.We establish trust through Crunch, a policy-driven health layer optimizing large tabular datasets for efficiency, reliability, and reversibility. Utilizing this foundation, we are developing Large Tabular Models—systems designed to learn cross-column and relational structures, delivering trustworthy answers and automation with integrated provenance and governance.Our MissionCurrent AI capabilities are hindered not only by model design but also by the inefficiencies of the data that supports it. At scale, each redundant byte, poorly organized dataset, and inefficient data pathway contributes to significant costs, latency, and energy waste.Granica’s mission is to eliminate these inefficiencies. We leverage groundbreaking research in information theory, probabilistic modeling, and distributed systems to craft self-optimizing data infrastructure: systems that continually enhance how information is represented and utilized by AI.Led by Prof. Andrea Montanari from Stanford, Granica’s Research group merges advances in information theory with learning efficiency in large-scale distributed systems. We collectively believe that the next significant leap in AI will originate from innovations in efficient systems, rather than merely larger models.Granica is at the forefront of developing a new category of structured AI models: foundational models designed to learn and reason from the relational, tabular, and structured data that drives the global economy. While many focus on unstructured text or media, we are venturing into the next frontier: systems capable of comprehending and reasoning over structured information.Your ContributionsCreate and prototype algorithms that form the core of structured AI, enhancing representation learning and efficient information modeling for enterprise and tabular data at petabyte scale.Develop adaptive learners merging statistical learning theory with systems optimization at scale, contributing to a new generation of foundational models for structured information.Design architectures that unify symbolic, relational, and neural components, enabling AI systems to reason directly over structured enterprise data.Construct cost models and optimization frameworks that enhance the efficiency of structured learning, both computationally and economically.

At Figma, we are on a mission to democratize design and empower teams to bring their ideas to life seamlessly. Our innovative platform facilitates collaboration, enabling users to brainstorm, prototype, and transform designs into code— all while iterating with the help of AI. Join us and be part of the future of design and collaboration, working from anywhere in the world!We are seeking talented Applied Scientists with a robust background in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to enhance our products with cutting-edge AI technologies. In this role, you will lead both fundamental and applied research, leveraging industry best practices alongside a first-principles approach to develop AI/ML models and systems that elevate the Figma experience.

Company OverviewAt Echo Neurotechnologies, we are a pioneering startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) domain, committed to spearheading advancements through state-of-the-art hardware engineering and AI innovations. Our vision is to create transformative technologies that empower individuals living with disabilities, enhancing their autonomy and overall quality of life.Team CultureBecome part of a passionate and dedicated team where your expertise is valued. In our dynamic early-stage environment, you will have the chance to influence key decisions that lead to significant, long-term impacts. We prioritize continuous learning and development, encouraging cross-functional collaboration where your contributions play a crucial role in our success.Job SummaryWe are on the lookout for a skilled Applied AI Scientist to join our innovative team. The successful candidate will harness machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies to analyze extensive datasets of time-series data and their accompanying metadata, crafting sophisticated encoding and decoding models to decode brain activity. This work will not only propel scientific advancements but also translate into impactful solutions for patients with physical disabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop models for brain data and metadata to derive insights from both existing and future datasets, establishing high-performance inference and translation pipelines.Design and implement cutting-edge transformers and other ML models to translate brain signals into control commands for digital devices.Stay abreast of the latest AI methodologies, rapidly evaluating their applicability and effectiveness through prototypical assessments with company datasets.Collaborate effectively within a small team to refine models, design the data-science platforms, and integrate ML models into our product applications.Ensure that all code, analysis pipelines, and results are versioned, well-documented, and highly interpretable for maximum reproducibility.Assist in creating documentation for our Quality Management System, specifically related to ML implementations that will be incorporated into medical products.

Join Our Innovative Team at ArcadeAt Arcade, we are revolutionizing the way physical products are created with our cutting-edge AI platform. We empower individuals to turn their creative ideas into tangible products seamlessly, utilizing natural language and generative AI. Our mission is to democratize product design, making it as effortless as sharing a post online.Backed by a remarkable $42M in funding from industry-leading investors including Reid Hoffman and Ashton Kutcher, our company is a rising star in the tech landscape. Guided by our founder Mariam Naficy and a team steeped in AI and design expertise, we are at the forefront of a new frontier that merges AI, personal expression, and on-demand manufacturing.Your Role as an Applied AI EngineerWe are on the lookout for an Applied AI Engineer to enhance our generative AI capabilities. This position combines hands-on model development with the integration of advanced AI techniques into our production systems. You will collaborate with diverse teams to conduct research, experiment with models, and implement AI-driven products.

Draup, based in San Francisco, is an AI company backed by Series A investors. The team builds an intelligence platform that supports global enterprises in workforce and go-to-market planning. Draup’s platform processes massive volumes of data, including over 1 billion job descriptions and 850 million professional profiles, and draws from more than 100 labor databases. Clients include more than 250 enterprises, with five of the Fortune 10 among them. The Silicon Valley engineering group is expanding and seeks experienced data scientists who are interested in advanced AI research and product development. This small team focuses on projects with significant impact across Draup’s offerings. What you will do Build and maintain machine learning models for classification, extraction, trend analysis, and predictive scoring using large structured and unstructured datasets. Design and execute experiments and benchmarks to measure model accuracy, address bias, and validate results at scale. Apply NLP techniques such as embeddings, named entity recognition (NER), and text classification in production data pipelines. Collaborate with engineering teams to transition models from research to production, including monitoring and drift detection. Develop evaluation frameworks to assess AI-generated outputs across multiple product areas.

Company OverviewEcho Neurotechnologies is an innovative startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) sector, pioneering advancements through superior hardware engineering and artificial intelligence solutions. Our mission is to develop state-of-the-art technologies that empower individuals with disabilities, enhancing their independence and overall quality of life.Team CultureBecome a part of a dynamic team of passionate and knowledgeable professionals. Our early-stage environment allows you to influence critical decisions that lead to significant and long-term impacts. We value ongoing learning and development, promoting cross-functional collaboration where your input is essential to our success.Job SummaryWe are looking for an adept Applied AI Scientist specializing in language and contextual modeling to enhance our team. The successful candidate will utilize machine learning and AI principles to design, develop, optimize, personalize, and miniaturize advanced language and context models for brain-computer interface applications, aiming to make a tangible difference in the lives of patients with physical disabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesLanguage modeling: Utilize your deep understanding of language models (LMs) to develop tailored solutions for brain-computer interface applications, including fine-tuning and customization of large language models (LLMs).Context modeling: Create and implement machine learning pipelines that facilitate real-time inference across multiple input streams, deploying both proprietary and industry-standard models to analyze audio, video, and application states.General ML practices & adherence to company standards: Focus on model dissection for enhanced interpretability, enabling the extraction of rich latent representations from extensive models for broader application.

About UsAt Applied Compute, we are pioneering the development of Specific Intelligence for enterprises, creating agents that continuously learn from a company’s processes, data, expertise, and objectives. Our mission is to bridge the gap between isolated AI capabilities and their effective application within real business environments. Traditional AI systems often fall short as they lack the ability to adapt based on feedback. Our innovative continual learning layer captures context, memory, and decision-making processes across the enterprise, enabling specialized agents to engage in meaningful work.What Excites Us: We operate at the exciting intersection of product development and cutting-edge research. Our product team designs the platform that empowers a new generation of digital coworkers, while our research team drives advancements in post-training and reinforcement learning to enhance user experiences. As an applied research engineer, you will work directly with clients to implement models in production, combining robust product development with deep research insights to facilitate AI integration in enterprises.Meet Our Team: Our diverse team consists of engineers, researchers, and operators, many of whom are former founders. We have previously built reinforcement learning infrastructure at OpenAI, established data foundations at Scale AI, and contributed to significant systems at companies like Together, Two Sigma, and Watershed. We collaborate with Fortune 50 clients, including DoorDash, Mercor, and Cognition, and are proud to be backed by reputable investors such as Benchmark, Sequoia, and Lux.Who Thrives Here: We seek individuals who are passionate about applying innovative research and complex systems to solve real-world challenges. You should feel comfortable navigating new environments rapidly—be it a fresh codebase, a client’s data architecture, or an unfamiliar problem domain. A genuine enjoyment for customer interaction, empathy, and a deep understanding of their operational workflows are essential. Candidates with entrepreneurial backgrounds, extensive side projects, or a proven track record of end-to-end ownership typically excel in our environment.

Faire connects independent retailers and brands worldwide through a technology-driven wholesale platform. The company’s mission centers on helping local businesses thrive by using data and machine learning to bring efficiency and insight to a traditionally fragmented market. Faire’s tools make it easier for boutiques to discover products globally and strengthen their communities. Role overview The Senior Applied AI/ML Scientist - Fulfillment joins Faire’s Data team, which builds and maintains a range of algorithms powering the marketplace. This team’s work helps small retailers compete by delivering advanced machine learning solutions and actionable insights. This position focuses on logistics and fulfillment challenges. Key areas include optimizing freight costs, determining credit limits for retailers, and expanding Faire’s retailer base through improved search engine optimization and personalized landing pages. Predicting retailer lifetime value is also a core responsibility, supporting business and product decisions. What you will do Develop and refine machine learning models for logistics and freight cost optimization Design algorithms to set optimal credit limits for retailers Enhance retailer acquisition by improving SEO and personalizing landing pages Predict retailer lifetime value to guide business and product strategy Work closely with fellow AI/ML scientists, engineers, and product managers to deliver impactful projects using marketplace data Team and culture The Data team includes scientists and engineers with experience at companies such as Uber, Airbnb, Square, Facebook, and Pinterest. Faire values resourcefulness, intelligence, and a commitment to supporting local communities. Team members contribute directly to Faire’s mission, shaping the future of independent retail with advanced machine learning. Location San Francisco, CA

Quizlet Inc. is looking for an Applied AI Engineer to create AI-driven features that support student learning. This position centers on developing and deploying machine learning solutions aimed at making study experiences more effective and engaging for a global user base. What you will do Design and implement machine learning models to enhance Quizlet’s educational tools Work on features that help students study more efficiently and enjoyably Locations Denver, CO New York, NY San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA

About UsAt Koah Labs, we are pioneering the advertising network that will drive the future of AI-native products. Our mission is to empower publishers in monetization while enabling advertisers to effectively reach their target audiences, all without sacrificing speed, user experience, or privacy.We are a passionate and close-knit team based in San Francisco, boasting a wealth of experience from industry leaders such as X, Apple, Meta, and various early-stage startups. With backing from top investors, we are rapidly expanding and gaining real traction on both the publisher and advertiser fronts.Joining Koah means becoming part of something transformative from the ground up. You will have the opportunity to ship code that influences not just our company but the broader ecosystem we are building. We prioritize speed, trust, and a deep commitment to our craft.Our Technology StackInfrastructure: Terraform, AWS, LGTM (Loki, Grafana, Tempo, Mimir), Tailscale, CloudflareData Technologies: PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, Redis, Kafka, PythonCore Application: Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScriptSDKs: Flutter, React Native, Android, iOSSample ProjectsDeveloping efficient algorithms for real-time bidding systems, leveraging current pricing literature.Creating and deploying regression models that predict end conversions based on demographic, audience, and semantic data.Utilizing privacy-preserving clustering techniques to categorize conversational data, enhancing advertiser outreach.Conducting comprehensive data analysis to uncover insights that can enhance our primary ad matching system, balancing both publisher and advertiser goals.

ABOUT USAt Applied Compute, we are pioneers in developing Specific Intelligence for enterprises, creating agents that learn continuously from a company’s processes, data, expertise, and objectives. Our mission is to establish a continual learning platform that captures context, memory, and decision traces throughout the organization, enabling specialized agents to perform meaningful tasks.Why Join Us: Our team operates at a unique intersection of innovation. Our product team is responsible for crafting a platform that serves as the backbone for a new generation of digital coworkers. Meanwhile, our research team explores the cutting edge of post-training and reinforcement learning to enhance product experiences. Our applied research engineers collaborate closely with clients to deploy agents effectively in real-world scenarios. This synergy of robust product development, extensive research, and direct client engagement is essential for us to revolutionize AI in the enterprise landscape.Our Team: Comprising engineers, researchers, and operations experts, our team includes many former founders with extensive experience. We have developed RL infrastructure at OpenAI, data foundations at Scale AI, and other systems at companies like Two Sigma and Watershed. We proudly serve Fortune 50 clients and are supported by top-tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Benchmark, Sequoia, Lux, and Greenoaks.Who Thrives Here: We seek individuals passionate about utilizing cutting-edge research and complex systems to address real-world challenges. Comfort navigating diverse environments, whether it’s a new codebase, unfamiliar customer data architecture, or unexplored problem domains, is essential. Our team values genuine client engagement — listening, empathizing, and understanding the realities of work in their organizations. Those with entrepreneurial spirits, rich project experiences, or proven capabilities to manage tasks end-to-end will excel in our environment.THE POSITIONAs a Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in building the products and interfaces utilized by customers and internal teams. You will manage the entire application platform stack, from collaborative human-AI workspace systems to backend workflows orchestrating sandboxed agent sessions, and the continual learning SDK that provides engineers with oversight of the agent development lifecycle.

Role overview Coframe is looking for Applied Scientists based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position focuses on transforming platform data into actionable insights and results. The work brings together reinforcement learning, experimentation, and systems for personalization or ranking. What you will do Build models and strategies that support customer growth with limited manual intervention Use reinforcement learning and experimentation methods to address practical challenges Convert raw data into recommendations that guide strategic choices Location This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

About FaireFaire is a dynamic online wholesale marketplace that champions the belief in a localized future. Independent retailers worldwide are generating more revenue than industry giants like Walmart and Amazon combined; however, on their own, they remain small. At Faire, we harness the power of technology, data, and machine learning to connect this vibrant community of entrepreneurs globally. Imagine your favorite local boutique — we empower them to discover exceptional products from around the world to offer in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe we can create a level playing field so that small businesses everywhere can compete with the massive retail and e-commerce entities.By fostering the growth of independent businesses, Faire positively impacts local economies globally. We seek intelligent, resourceful, and passionate individuals to join us in fueling the shop local movement. If you believe in community, we invite you to become a part of ours.About this RoleThe Ads Data team is developing the next generation of advertising solutions for the wholesale sector. As an integral member of this team, you will spearhead the machine learning algorithm strategy and system architecture that drives one of the most vital components for customer value and corporate growth—Search Ads. You will lead the development of real-time systems that determine which ads to display for a given query, their placement, and how to optimize for relevance, marketplace health, and advertiser performance. This role parallels many technical expectations of Faire's organic Search positions (including modern NLP/LLMs, query understanding, real-time ranking), while functioning within an advertising context featuring auctions, budgets, and pacing constraints.You will work at the cutting edge of algorithms, blending large language models, natural language processing, query understanding, deep learning, and structured behavioral data to deliver highly relevant sponsored results for any query.

Who Are We?Postman is the premier API platform, empowering over 45 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. We are dedicated to fostering an API-first world by simplifying the entire API lifecycle and enhancing collaboration, enabling users to create superior APIs swiftly.Headquartered in San Francisco, we have offices in major cities like Boston, New York, Austin, Tokyo, London, and Bangalore, where our journey began. As a privately held entity, we have garnered support from notable investors including Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Discover more at postman.com or connect with us on X via @getpostman.P.S: We highly recommend exploring The "API-First World" graphic novel to gain insights into our vision at Postman.The OpportunityAs an Applied Scientist focusing on Small Language Models and AI Training, you will spearhead research and development initiatives aimed at crafting efficient, high-performance language models for real-world applications. Collaborating closely with research, engineering, and product teams, you will enhance model training techniques, optimize architectures, and scale AI solutions. Your contributions will play a crucial role in creating AI systems that are safe, interpretable, and impactful across various applications.

SentiLink is at the forefront of transforming identity verification and risk management, enabling both institutions and individuals to conduct transactions with confidence. We are committed to revolutionizing the outdated and inefficient identity verification landscape in the United States, offering solutions that are ten times faster, more intelligent, and more precise.Our rapid growth reflects the significant traction we've garnered, with our real-time APIs successfully verifying hundreds of millions of identities, especially within the financial services sector, while swiftly expanding into other markets. SentiLink enjoys the backing of top-tier investors such as Craft Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, NYCA, and Max Levchin.We have received accolades from major publications including TechCrunch, CNBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, Business Insider, PYMNTS, and American Banker, and have consistently ranked on the Forbes Fintech 50 list since 2023. Notably, we made history by being the first company to implement the eCBSV and provided testimony before the United States House of Representatives regarding the future of identity verification.SentiLink promotes a flexible working environment, offering various work arrangements ranging from fully remote to in-office. As a digital-first organization, we emphasize strong collaboration across teams in the U.S. and India. Our offices are located in cities including Austin, San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago in the U.S., along with Gurugram (Delhi) and Bengaluru in India. If you are near any of these locations, we encourage regular in-office engagement. Some positions are designed to be hybrid or in-office. For instance, our engineering team in India primarily operates from our Gurugram office.

About FaireFaire is revolutionizing the wholesale marketplace, advocating for local businesses by connecting independent retailers worldwide. We believe in the power of local entrepreneurship, where independent shops can thrive and compete against giants like Walmart and Amazon. Our innovative technology, data analytics, and machine learning empower these businesses to discover unique products that resonate with their communities. By supporting local economies, we are committed to driving positive change globally. Join us in our mission to empower local businesses and make a difference!About this RoleAs a vital member of our Ads Data team, you will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge advertising solutions for the wholesale sector. You will influence the design and functionality of our auction system, focusing on bidding strategies, pacing, pricing, and budget optimization. Utilizing our proprietary conversion data, you will train models that yield significant business outcomes for our partners. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a substantial impact in a rapidly growing division that is a key strategic focus for Faire.Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers, you will contribute to systems that not only demonstrate technical sophistication but also enhance profitability for both our brands and Faire.

Crunchyroll serves a global community of anime fans, connecting over 100 million people across more than 200 countries and territories. The platform offers streaming, theatrical releases, games, merchandise, and events, all centered around anime stories and characters. Role overview The Senior Applied Scientist in Recommendation and Personalization leads scientific development for Crunchyroll’s recommendation, ranking, and decisioning systems. The focus is to help fans discover and engage with anime series, movies, manga, merchandise, and games. This position collaborates with Machine Learning Engineers, Product Managers, Engineering, Marketing, and Content teams to enhance Crunchyroll’s personalized experiences. What you will do Lead research and applied science projects in personalization, covering problem definition, data exploration, model development, evaluation, experimentation, and iteration. Define what outstanding personalization looks like for Crunchyroll across app and web interfaces, email campaigns, and integrated systems for video, ecommerce, and manga. Demonstrate the impact of personalization efforts using evidence and metrics. Partner with engineering teams to bring scientific solutions into production. Reporting structure This role reports to the Director of Data Science and Machine Learning within the Center for Data and Insights. Location and schedule This position is based in Los Angeles, California, or San Francisco, CA. Crunchyroll follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office attendance required three days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Join Our Mission at Abby CareAt Abby Care, we are dedicated to transforming the landscape of family caregiving, addressing one of the most significant challenges of our time. Our goal is to empower over 50 million unpaid family caregivers across the United States by providing them with the training and support they need to get compensated for the invaluable care they provide at home.We are developing a cutting-edge, tech-driven family-first care platform designed to enhance care delivery, improve health outcomes, and ensure a superior experience for families nationwide. As we expand our impact, we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team. With partnerships alongside leading insurance providers, healthcare organizations, and community groups, we are backed by top-tier, mission-driven venture capitalists who share our vision of supporting families throughout the country.Our team comprises high-caliber professionals with backgrounds at renowned companies such as Uber, Scale AI, DoorDash, Dropbox, and Meta. Together, we are reimagining family caregiving.Your Role as an Applied AI EngineerWe are on the lookout for a skilled and motivated Applied AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the VP, Head of Engineering, this full-time position is based in San Francisco, CA, with an in-person presence required four days a week.In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing and building AI-driven products that serve as intelligent copilots for families and healthcare providers. You will create AI systems that facilitate family caregiving, enhance clinician support in care delivery, and explore innovative home-based care models. Your work will involve hands-on engagement with AI models and real-world clinical and operational data, contributing to the evolution of AI-assisted caregiving and shaping the future of care as a key early engineer.

Join the Visionaries at Automat!At Automat, we are a collective of innovative technologists hailing from prestigious backgrounds at Google Creative Lab and Samsung’s innovation Think Tank. Our mission is to transform the future of business through intelligent agents that enhance operational efficiency and eventually manage enterprises autonomously. We are leaders in redefining Enterprise AI Agents and Intelligent Document Processing, creating cutting-edge tools and infrastructure to seamlessly integrate AI advancements into practical applications.We cherish curiosity, teamwork, and impactful contributions over strict credentials. If you are passionate about AI and automation, excel in dynamic and creative settings, and yearn to engage in groundbreaking projects, we invite you to apply!While this is a senior role, we believe that unique talents and perspectives can surpass traditional experience metrics. We seek an individual who can make an immediate impact from day one and contribute to our team’s learning journey.Your RoleAs an Applied AI Engineer, you will operate at the crossroads of product development, engineering, and research. You will work hand-in-hand with skilled engineers and end users to create innovative tools for our internal teams and external clientele. Your contributions will help shape technical solutions, guide strategic initiatives, and enrich our company culture.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with product and engineering teams to gain insights into customer challengesResearch and implement real-world applications of advanced AI modelsDesign and execute impactful solutions for both internal tools and customer-facing productsInfluence engineering practices, guide product development, and foster a collaborative cultureWhat Motivates You:A passion for curiosity, creativity, and quick adaptationCreating full-stack applications that bring AI to lifeKeeping abreast of the latest trends in AI and LLM prompting techniquesChallenging the limits of what is achievable with AI agentsThriving in fast-paced, collaborative environments