26 ai research engineer jobs at 25 companies in Compton, CA

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Founding Machine Learning / AI Search Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$310k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Build the ML and AI search behind HiringCafe — ranking, recommenders, retrieval, and LLM agents that surface jobs people would never find on their own.
Python, PyTorch, Elasticsearch, LLMs
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AI Engineer
New York or Los Angeles or Boston or Jersey City or Houston
$115k-$130k/yr RemoteAll Commitments Available
Makai Labs
Makai Labs: Provides AI-powered enterprise automation and human-machine teaming solutions.
Hands-on AI engineer with Python skills; experience building AI apps; internship/coursework/research or projects; ability to prototype and iterate quickly.
Python, API development, Backend services, Workflow automation, FastAPI/Flask, React/TypeScript, Docker, Testing (Python/TypeScript), LLM retrieval/search
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Staff Research Engineer – Computer Graphics, Next Generation AI/ML Animation R&D
Culver City, California, United States
$175k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Sony
SonyNYSE: SONY: Sells consumer electronics, video games, and entertainment media.
4+ YOEPhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field; 4+ years in AI/ML-based 3D CG; experience with Unreal Engine/Maya; authorized to work in the USA.
Unreal Engine, Maya, MetaHuman
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Sr Research Engineer - Polymer Materials (Fontana, CA, US, 92337)
Fontana, California, United States
$120k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
James Hardie
James HardieNYSE: JHX: Manufacturer of fiber cement siding and exterior building products.
0+ YOEPhD in polymer science/engineering or MS with 3–10 years of experience; PVC expertise; AI-assisted material characterization; travel ~35%; strong communication.
PVC, extrusion, formulation development, DSC, TGA, DMA, rheometer
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AI Research & Operations Analyst Lead
El Segundo, California, United States
$90k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Internet Brands
Internet Brands: Operates vertical digital media properties and software service platforms.
3+ YOE1+ Mgmt3+ years software engineering or technical analytics; 1+ year leading a team; 2+ years with generative AI tools and LLM APIs; strong communication and problem-solving.
LLM APIs, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Prompt engineering
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Sr Engineer, AI/Machine Learning
Irvine, California, United States
$140k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Masimo
MasimoNasdaq: MASI: Develops noninvasive patient monitoring technologies and consumer audio products.
3+ YOE3+ years in AI/ML, DSP, and deep learning; strong MATLAB/Python/C/C++; experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow; design and deploy ML models for biomedical data.
MATLAB, Python, C, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Computer Science, AI/ML, Computer Graphics, VR/AR/XR, 2026-2027 Academic Year
Orange, California, United States
$71k-$75k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
Chapman University
Chapman University: Private research university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Doctorate in CS/engineering/data science (awarded within last 5 years), strong research in ML/deep learning/generative AI, programming and writing skills, publication record, ability to work collaboratively, and current US work authorization.
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Principal, Applied AI Enablement, Legal
West Hollywood, California, United States
$150k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Match Group
Match GroupNasdaq: MTCH: Provider of a global portfolio of online dating services.
Experienced AI/product builder to prototype, ship, and iterate AI tools for legal work; strong applied ML/AI judgment, prototyping, evaluation, and ability to partner with legal, engineering, and ops teams.
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Senior AI Peptide and Protein Design Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$160k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ellison Medical Institute
Ellison Medical Institute: Provides interdisciplinary cancer research and patient-centered clinical care.
5+ YOEPh.D. in Computational Peptide/Protein Design or related; 5+ years in peptide/protein design; postdoc/industry experience; strong publication record; proficient in AlphaFold, RoseTTAFold, RFdiffusion, RFpeptides, Boltz, ProteinMPNN.
AlphaFold, RoseTTAFold, RFdiffusion, RFpeptides, Boltz, ProteinMPNN
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Modeling and Simulation Module Developer - Data & AI Acceleration (Hybrid)
Irvine or South San Francisco
$97k-$184k/yr HybridFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
3+ YOEMaster's (3–5 years experience) or PhD in statistics/data sciences/computer science or related; strong R development, agentic AI and dashboard experience, statistical knowledge, and software engineering practices.
R, LLM, version control, CI/CD
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Assistant Professor of Research Ophthalmology
Los Angeles, California, United States
$76k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of Southern California
University of Southern California: Private research university providing higher education and clinical services.
Experience designing, executing, and managing extramurally funded research; ability to publish, develop grant applications, and present results. Ph.D. preferred in engineering, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or related fields; expertise in computational/neuro/retinal imaging and AI/ML preferred.
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Senior AI/ML Scientist, Planetary Science
Long Beach or New York City
$154k-$211k/yr HybridFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
3+ YOEPhD in a technical field and 3+ years of experience; expertise in transfer learning, domain adaptation, or fine-tuning; multi-modal data fusion; end-to-end problem ownership; collaboration with scientists and engineers.
Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, ML frameworks, multi-modal data fusion
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TikTok R&D Engineer (Open Platform)
Los Angeles or Singapore or New York City or London or Dublin or Paris or Berlin or Dubai or Jakarta or Seoul or Tokyo
$156k-$317k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TikTok
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
1+ YOE1+ years software development, distributed systems design and implementation, AI-agent and LLM experience, strong ownership and product/business understanding, EMR not required.
Cursor, Claude, Codex, Devin, Anthropic, OpenAI, GLM, Doubao
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Lead Assessment Developer
Lehi or Los Angeles or San Francisco
$120k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Outsmart
Outsmart: A mission-driven startup reimagining higher education through AI.
3+ YOEMaster's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in educational measurement, assessment, or related field; 3+ years managing end-to-end assessment lifecycles; experience with standard-setting, vendor management, validity and fairness standards; familiarity with cognitive frameworks; strong communication; AI/CTT/IRT knowledge a plus.
Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory, Differential Item Functioning, AI-assisted item generation, Accreditation reviews
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Air-Vehicle Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$166k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
6+ YOE5-7+ years in aircraft/missile design; 3+ years developing MDAO methods; strong scripting (Python/MATLAB); DoD Secret clearance with SAP eligibility; AI/ML in engineering; DoD security clearance able to obtain.
Python, MATLAB, Git, C, C++, FORTRAN, CAD scripting
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Graduate - Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer
El Segundo or California
$87k-$109k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Infineon Technologies
Infineon TechnologiesFrankfurt Stock Exchange: IFX: Designs and manufactures semiconductors for power and IoT systems.
0+ YOERecent graduate (within last year). Master's or PhD preferred in electronics or related fields. Proficiency with Cadence mixed-signal tools, experience in data-converter or clock-generation IP design/simulation, strong communication and verification skills.
Cadence mixed-signal design tool suite, AI tools
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Senior Cybersecurity Architect, Agentic SOC Modernization & AI-Enabled Security Operations
Chicago or Los Angeles or New York City or San Francisco or Seattle or Washington, D.C.
$194k-$262k/yr OnsiteFull Time
West Monroe
West Monroe: Business and technology consultancy specializing in digital transformation.
7+ YOE7+ years in security architecture/SOC modernization; experience with SIEM/SOAR, detection engineering, AI-enabled SOCs, platform modernization, and executive advisory; willingness to travel; must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Google Security Operations, Google SecOps, Chronicle SIEM, Chronicle SOAR, Palo Alto Cortex, ServiceNow SecOps, CrowdStrike, BigQuery, Google Cloud, ChatGPT, MITRE ATT&CK, YARA-L, Sigma, VirusTotal, Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Okta, SailPoint, Mandiant, EDR, XDR, IAM, PAM, DLP, ITSM, SIEM, SOAR
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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER (PLANNING & RESEARCH)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$84k-$126k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Operates the public transportation system in Los Angeles County.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in planning/engineering/related field, 3+ years transportation planning or related experience; strong analytical, project management, policy, and communication skills.
AI
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Postdoctoral Positions in AI for Medicine and Pathology
Irvine, California, United States
$67k-$80k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
Doctoral degree or near-completion in CS/Biomedical Engineering/Bioinformatics, strong ML/DL background, programming in Python/C/C++, PyTorch experience, version control (Git), and a record of first-author publications.
Python, C, C++, PyTorch, Git, GitHub
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Data Engineering Intern, AI & Analytics - Fall 2026
Palo Alto or Irvine
$45-$51/hr OnsiteInternship, Full Time
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies: A joint venture developing software-defined vehicle technology and AI-driven connectivity solutions.
Currently pursuing an MS or PhD in CS/ML/EE or related field; strong Python skills, experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow, solid ML/deep learning and reinforcement learning fundamentals, and familiarity with multimodal/foundation models.
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Cursor
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Computational Cancer Biology
Duarte, California, United States
$34-$38/hr OnsiteFull Time
City of Hope
City of Hope: Medical research and treatment center for cancer and diabetes.
PhD in computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, genetics, or related field; strong cancer biology and statistics; Python/R and omics data analysis; AI/ML experience; software engineering fundamentals.
Python, R, omics data analysis, AI/ML