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/yrOn-SiteFull Time
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.
New York or Los Angeles or Boston or Jersey City or Houston
$115k-$130k/yrRemoteAll Commitments Available
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.
Staff Research Engineer – Computer Graphics, Next Generation AI/ML Animation R&D
Culver City, California, United States
$175k-$200k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
Sr Research Engineer - Polymer Materials (Fontana, CA, US, 92337)
Fontana, California, United States
$120k-$135k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
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.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Computer Science, AI/ML, Computer Graphics, VR/AR/XR, 2026-2027 Academic Year
Orange, California, United States
$71k-$75k/yrOnsiteFull Time, Temporary
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.
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.
Modeling and Simulation Module Developer - Data & AI Acceleration (Hybrid)
Irvine or South San Francisco
$97k-$184k/yrHybridFull Time
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.
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.
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
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/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
Air-Vehicle Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$166k-$220k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
Chicago or Los Angeles or New York City or San Francisco or Seattle or Washington, D.C.
$194k-$262k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
Postdoctoral Positions in AI for Medicine and Pathology
Irvine, California, United States
$67k-$80k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
Data Engineering Intern, AI & Analytics - Fall 2026
Palo Alto or Irvine
$45-$51/hrOnsiteInternship, Full Time
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.
Postdoctoral Fellow - Computational Cancer Biology
Duarte, California, United States
$34-$38/hrOnsiteFull Time
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.