28 applied research scientist jobs at 8 companies in Fullerton, CA
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Applied Research Scientist - Trust and Safety
Los Angeles or Singapore or New York City or London or Dublin or Paris or Berlin or Dubai or Jakarta or Seoul or Tokyo
$219k-$408k/yrOnsiteFull Time
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
5+ YOE5+ years applied research experience with strong quantitative and qualitative methods, experimentation, causal inference, and ability to translate findings into policy and product recommendations.
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
3+ YOERequires 3+ years building machine learning models, large-scale ML systems experience, a PhD or master's degree with 6+ years applied research, and Java, C++, or Python programming.
Java, C++, Python, Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), RL Gyms
Carbon Mapper: Detects and quantifies greenhouse gas emissions using satellite technology.
Graduate degree in physical/environmental/earth/applied sciences, experience with methane emission sectors and remote sensing, ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
TAE Technologies: Developing commercial fusion energy and advanced power management technologies.
PhD in Physics/Applied Physics/Optical Engineering required; established experience with optical diagnostics and laser systems in plasma or accelerator environments; expertise in interferometry and Thomson scattering; strong mentoring and data-interpretation skills.
StudyFetch: AI-powered platform providing interactive study tools for students.
5+ YOEPhD or equivalent with 5+ years applying quantitative methods to products, experience evaluating LLMs, experimental design, causal inference, strong communication and analytics skills.
2027 Principal Research Scientist - Directed Energy and Thermal Physics - Manhattan Beach CA
Manhattan Beach, California, United States
$114k-$171k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
Completing or completed a PhD in applied physics, materials science, electrical engineering, thermal physics, or related field; U.S. citizenship and eligibility for government clearance required.
NBCUniversalNASDAQ: CMCSA: Produces and distributes entertainment content and theme park experiences.
2+ YOEBachelor's in a quantitative field,2+ years applying quantitative analysis,proficiency in SQL and Python or R,statistical modeling knowledge,experience with Tableau or Power BI,Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Assistant Project Scientist in MRI and Image Processing 2026
Irvine, California, United States
$79k-$101k/yrOnsiteFull Time
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
PhD in engineering, medical physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or related field; experience in MRI, image processing, medical imaging, deep learning, and high-impact publications required.