17 machine learning researcher jobs at 12 companies in Carson, 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.
Principal Machine Learning Researcher (Physical AI)
Hawthorne or Los Angeles
$200k-$400k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
5+ YOE5+ years in ML or PhD in ML/physics/robotics; strong ML for physical systems; Python and systems programming; experience with large-scale datasets.
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.
TikTok USDS Joint Venture: Operates and secures TikTok services for U.S. users.
5+ YOEProficient in SQL and Python, experience with Hadoop/Spark, strong ML and data engineering skills, analytical problem-solving, and experience improving ad/recommendation systems.
Machine Learning Engineer, Generative ML , Level 5
Los Angeles or Santa Monica or New York
$209k-$313k/yrOnsiteFull Time
SnapNYSE: SNAP: Develops social media applications and augmented reality technology.
5+ YOE5+ years ML experience (post-Bachelor) or advanced degree with equivalent experience; strong software skills in Python or C++; proficiency with PyTorch or TensorFlow; ML research/engineering experience in generative models and related areas.
Machine Learning Scientist 5 - Multi-modal Algorithms for Games
Los Gatos or Los Angeles
$466k-$750k/yrOnsiteFull Time
NetflixNASDAQ: NFLX: Provider of global streaming entertainment and video content.
Expertise in multi-modal ML (LLMs, VLMs), model optimization (distillation, pruning, quantization), Python and PyTorch experience, data curation, and deploying efficient models for low-latency cloud and edge use.
Postdoctoral Researcher/Lab Scientist – Deep Phenotyping
Irvine, California, United States
$67k-$83k/yrOnsiteFull Time
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
PhD required in neuroscience or related field; experience with TMS, EEG, EMG, MRI; programming in Python/MATLAB/R; machine learning, statistical analysis, grant and manuscript writing.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), Python, MATLAB, R
AI & Machine Learning Summer/Fall Co-Op (June '26 - Dec '26) (Irvine, CA, US)
Irvine, California, United States
$26-$48/hrOnsiteInternship
Skyworks SolutionsNASDAQ: SWKS: Designs and manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions.
0+ YOEUndergrad (junior/senior) in CS, data science, EE, ME, or IE; willing to relocate onsite June–Dec 2026; Python and PyTorch; VSCode; familiarity with Agentic AI, LangChain, LangGraph, Genie, Databricks.
Research Scientist 4 - Machine Learning and Inference Research, LLM Post-Training
New York City or Los Angeles or Los Gatos
$300k-$537k/yrOnsiteFull Time
NetflixNASDAQ: NFLX: Global video streaming and media production service.
Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field with specialization in post-training LLMs and RL; top-tier publications; strong technical communication, collaboration, and self-motivation to drive research to impact.
Research Scientist 4 - Machine Learning and Inference Research, LLM Post-Training
New York or Los Angeles or Los Gatos
$300k-$537k/yrOnsiteFull Time
NetflixNASDAQ: NFLX: Provider of global streaming entertainment and video content.
Ph.D. in CS or related field with specialization in post-training LLMs and RL methods; strong top-tier publications; excellent technical communication, collaboration, independence, and ability to translate research into impact.
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
3+ YOEPhD or Master's + experience in CS/CE/ML, 3+ years building models for business applications, publications/patents, programming in Java/C++/Python, and experience in algorithms, optimization, parallel/distributed or high-performance computing.
AI Research Scientist - Machine Learning for Behavioral AI
Pasadena, California, United States
$154k-$217k/yrOnsiteFull Time
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
3+ YOEDoctoral or advanced experience in ML for generative modeling; experience in molecular/ materials design; strong Python + PyTorch/JAX; publications in top venues.
Python, PyTorch, JAX, DFT, Molecular Dynamics, LAMMPS, OpenMM, ASE
University of Southern California: Private research university providing higher education and healthcare services.
1+ YOEPhD required, minimum 1 year related research experience, expertise in immunology/translational biology/organoid systems; experience with R/Python, machine learning, and analysis of large datasets preferred.
Sr. Applied Scientist, Amazon Music - Search Science
Sunnyvale or Los Angeles County
$192k-$260k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
3+ YOE3+ years building ML models for business; PhD or Master's with 6+ years applied research; experience programming in Java, C++, or Python; experience with neural deep learning and machine learning.
Postdoctoral Scholar — Wireless Communications, AI (RL/LLMs), and Software-Defined Radios
Irvine, California, United States
$69k-$83k/yrOnsiteFull Time
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
Ph.D. required; strong background in digital communications and signal processing; experience implementing research software in Python and/or C/C++; familiarity with modern machine learning; reinforcement learning, LLMs, and SDR experience preferred.
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation: Auxiliary organization providing support services for Cal Poly Pomona.
Undergraduate STEM student at Cal Poly Pomona; programming in MATLAB and Python; interest in machine learning and dynamics; strong organization and teamwork; ability to commit ~20 hours/week; funding requires US citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
ChromoLogic: Develops and commercializes disruptive medical, aerospace, and security technologies.
2+ YOEPh.D. in quantitative discipline, minimum 2 years postdoctoral/industry experience, expertise in NGS data analysis, bioinformatics pipelines, Python or R, and machine learning/Bayesian methods.