52 applied research scientist jobs at 28 companies in Frederick, MD
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Senior Applied Research Scientist – AI Native Numerical Methods
California or New York or Pennsylvania or Massachusetts or Washington
$192k-$357k/yrRemoteFull Time
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
5+ YOEPhD or equivalent in a relevant technical field, 5 years of research or work experience, machine learning and scientific computing expertise, Python, GPU computing, and deep learning framework experience.
Bethesda or Chevy Chase or Palo Alto or New York City
$115k-$230k/yrHybridFull Time
GEICO: Provides vehicle and property insurance services to consumers.
3+ YOEMaster’s or PhD in a quantitative field or equivalent experience; 3+ years developing production AI/ML models; Python, SQL, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, experimentation, causal analysis, and technical leadership.
Qualtrics: Software for managing customer, employee, and product experiences.
2+ YOEPhD or Bachelor's in CS or related field, 2+ years post-graduate industrial ML/NLP research, expertise in deep learning frameworks, strong programming (Python), communication, and ML lifecycle skills.
New York or Washington or Boston or Austin or Arlington or Seattle or Santa Clara or Denver or Portland or San Francisco
$167k-$260k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
PhD or equivalent research experience plus expertise in mathematical logic, formal verification, satisfiability solving, theorem proving, model checking, or program analysis.
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering, technology, and mission support to government agencies.
0+ YOEPh.D. in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or related field; master's with significant specialized experience may qualify. Requires 0–2 years, signal processing experience, Matlab or Python, and ability to obtain security clearance.
Johns Hopkins University: Private research university providing higher education and conducting research.
Ph.D. in engineering, physics, applied mathematics or related field; demonstrated research in structural/wind engineering with peer-reviewed publications; experience with ASCE 7 tornado provisions and field studies.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
5+ YOEB.S. (or M.S.) in a relevant technical field, 5+ years developing and characterizing spectroscopic measurement systems and optical instrumentation, strong teamwork and communication, ability to obtain Interim Secret and Secret clearance, modeling and field test experience preferred.
Bellevue or Minneapolis or Washington or United States
RemoteFull Time
UnitedHealth GroupNYSE: UNH: Provides health insurance and technology-enabled health care services.
5+ YOEMaster's degree in CS or quantitative field required (PhD preferred), 5+ years ML/NLP experience, 3+ years with generative AI and DL frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow); strong research, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Johns Hopkins University: Private research university providing higher education and medical services.
3+ YOEPh.D. in engineering/physics/applied mathematics or related; significant research in structural/wind engineering and scientific computing; 5+ peer-reviewed papers on tornado loads/damage; ≥3 years ASCE 7 Wind Load Subcommittee experience; field/failure investigation experience; U.S. citizen preferred.
Vantor: Providing AI-powered spatial intelligence and high-resolution Earth observation.
12+ YOEU.S. citizen with active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain CI polygraph; 12+ years’ experience; master's or PhD; modeling, statistics, physics-based modeling, Python, scientific computing, and AI/ML experience.
USA Lacrosse: Governing body for lacrosse in the United States.
3+ YOEMaster's degree (or equivalent) in sport/exercise science or related field, 3+ years elite sport experience, experience with athlete monitoring systems (Statsports/AMS), data analysis/visualization, research/project management, willingness to travel and work nights/weekends.
Athlete Management system (AMS), Statsports, TeamBuilder, Brower Timing System, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, SPSS, R, Python, Power BI, Tableau
Bethesda or Fort Worth or Littleton or Louisville or Orlando
$128k-$256k/yrRemoteFull Time
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
8+ YOEMaster's or Ph.D. in physics, applied math, or electrical/optical engineering; 8+ years quantum algorithm or quantum optical systems experience; U.S. citizenship eligible for TS/SCI; strong technical communication.
Washington or Orlando or Montvale or New York or Dallas
OnsiteFull Time
KPMG: Global professional services network providing audit, tax, and advisory.
8+ YOE8+ years applied AI/ML research experience in NLP and LLMs; expertise in knowledge retrieval (RAG), AI agent architecture, model training and MLOps; experience with LangChain/LangGraph or Semantic Kernel; Bachelor’s required, advanced degree preferred.
IBMNew York Stock Exchange: IBM: Global technology providing enterprise software, cloud, and consulting.
8+ YOETS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph, bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 8+ years research experience, 2+ years applied research in specified areas, Python and AI/foundation model experience, willing to work 5 days/week in SCIF in College Park, MD.
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Global provider of engineering, technical, and mission support services.
0+ YOERequires a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or related field; 0–2 years' experience; Matlab or Python; signal processing expertise; technical writing; and willingness to learn compiled languages, Git, Linux, and CMake.
Applied Social Scientist - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
$85k-$187k/yrOnsiteFull Time
National Security Agency: US agency providing foreign signals intelligence and cybersecurity.
1+ YOEMaster's in a related field plus relevant social science research experience (or Doctorate), experience in I/O psychology, personnel assessment, job analysis, statistical and qualitative methods, consulting, and data visualization.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, R, Tableau
Senior Scientist, Personnel Health Research & Data Analytics
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
$100k-$110k/yrHybridFull Time
Fors Marsh: Research firm using behavioral science for social impact.
4+ YOEMaster’s degree; 4+ years post-graduate applied research; leadership and client-facing experience; proficiency with AI tools; experience with R, Python, Databricks, SQL; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain gov’t clearance.
Austin or San Francisco or Chicago or New York City or Arlington
$166k-$230k/yrHybridFull Time
BetterUp: Digital platform for professional coaching and employee mental fitness.
PhD in behavioral or organizational science, expertise in measurement, advanced analytics, executive communication, and applied behavioral science; experience with quantitative and qualitative data and business-facing research.
Microbac Laboratories: Provides laboratory testing services for food and environmental safety
Bachelor's in applied science, prior analytical testing experience, ability to follow SOPs, laboratory instrumentation experience, computer literacy, and strong written and verbal communication.