Applied Research Scientist Job at AppLovin (Palo Alto)

Sr. Applied Research Scientist

We are building AI to simulate the world through merging art and science. We bel...

Location

United States

Salary:

280000.00 - 380000.00 USD / Year

Runway

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of relevant ML engineering or research experience
Very strong programming skills and ability to write clean and maintainable research code
Deep interest in building human-in-the-loop systems for creativity
Passion for seeing research through from initial conception to eventual application
Experience mentoring and teaching other researchers
Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills

Job Responsibility

Lead efforts in pretraining the next generation of Runway’s multimodal models

Fulltime

Sr. Applied Research Scientist

We’re looking for a Sr. Applied Research Scientist to lead efforts in building l...

Location

United States

Salary:

280000.00 - 380000.00 USD / Year

Runway

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of relevant ML engineering or research experience in language models
Very strong programming skills and ability to write clean and maintainable research code
Deep interest in building human-in-the-loop systems for creativity
Passion for seeing research through from initial conception to eventual application
Experience mentoring and teaching other researchers
Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills

Job Responsibility

Lead efforts in building large language models and vision language models that power Runway’s research and tools, with a focus on multimodal capabilities and reasoning

Fulltime

Staff Applied Research Scientist

Our vision is to build the next-generation platform for fast and easy creation o...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

190000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Descript

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in designing and implementing deep learning algorithms
PhD or Master’s degree specialized in Deep Learning or equivalent experience
Track record of developing new ideas in machine learning, as demonstrated by one or more first author publications or projects
Good programming skills and experience with deep learning frameworks
Ability to generate more ideas than you can implement
Implementing a given idea is easy and efficient
You know Pytorch/Tensorflow inside-out
At least one of the following must be true for the applicant to be considered: Lead author of an accepted publication in one of the top conferences: ICLR, ICML, NeurIPS, ICASSP, ICCV, CVPR, InterSpeech, etc.
Played a key role in shipping a feature in production which uses deep learning as a key component

Job Responsibility

Oversee research process implementation, from problem definition all the way to running and analyzing concrete research experiments
Collaborate and communicate clearly and efficiently with the rest of the team about the status, results, and challenges of your current tasks
Contribute to designing the research roadmap of the company
Train and mentor other members of the team
Own the research function of specific product features

What we offer

Generous healthcare package
401k matching program
Catered lunches
Flexible vacation time

Fulltime

Research Scientist - Privacy Technology

Contribute to leading national research in secure, private and trustworthy digit...

Location

Australia , Sydney; Melbourne; Canberra

Salary:

118000.00 - 127000.00 AUD / Year

CSIRO

Expiration Date

January 26, 2026

Requirements

A PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: AI-driven system resilience, privacy-enhancing technologies, cybersecurity, or trustworthy data analytics
Demonstrated a strong research track record, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, applied research outputs, or technology demonstrations relevant to AI, security, or privacy
Familiarity with applied research translation, adopting research to real world problems, engineering principles, project management, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration in government or industry contexts will be highly regarded
Strong English writing skills beyond academic publications and understanding writing for non-technical audiences are also advantageous
The ability to work effectively as part of a research team, plus the motivation and discipline to carry out autonomous research

Job Responsibility

Conducting original and applied research in AI-enabled system resilience, data privacy, and secure digital systems, leading to significant scientific outcomes
Integrating AI, data, privacy and security concepts to define and solve complex real-world problems in trustworthy digital systems
Translating research outputs into practical, scalable technologies and engaging with stakeholders to co-design solutions that meet government and industry needs
Communicating research findings through high-quality publications, reports, and presentations, and contributing to proposal and project development
Collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary and regionally dispersed teams across CSIRO and with external partners
Supervising PhD students and contributing to the Data61 scholarship program (where applicable)
Preparing and presenting conference papers and representing CSIRO at national and international forums
Conducting feasibility studies and applying creativity and innovation to explore new research directions
Engaging professionally with clients and delivering high-quality outputs in a timely manner
Contributing to the broader functioning of the PT Group and Data61, and supporting organisational goals

What we offer

15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities

Fulltime

Senior/Staff Research Scientist

As a Research Scientist at Snorkel AI, you will bridge the gap between cutting-e...

Location

United States , Redwood City; San Francisco

Salary:

200000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year

Snorkel AI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong expertise in AI, NLP, multi-modal models, LLMs, and generative AI, with an emphasis on applied research and system-building
Experience in developing, experimenting, and deploying AI models at scale
Proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks (NumPy, Scikit-learn, Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.)
Experience with software engineering best practices (e.g., clean coding, modular design, version control)
Familiarity with ML infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), and accelerators (GPUs, TPUs)
Ability to work in a fast-moving, iterative environment, comfortable with ambiguity and open-ended challenges
A bias for action—willing to roll up your sleeves, experiment, and move quickly to solve problems
A Ph.D. in machine learning or a related field with a strong publication record is preferred, but we also welcome applications from those with equivalent expertise gained through industry experience, research labs, or other career paths

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and validate novel AI techniques for data development such as synthetic data generation, utilizing techniques such as LLM as a Judge
Prototype and build end-to-end workflows, integrating research ideas into scalable systems
Write high-quality, maintainable code, ensuring robust implementation of research-driven innovations
Move fast and adapt—iterating on solutions in response to new challenges, customer needs, and emerging research
Work closely with real-world design partners, testing solutions in applied settings with measurable impact
Collaborate with research scientists, engineers, and industry partners to push forward Snorkel AI’s broader research initiatives and rapidly productionize prototypes

What we offer

Meaningful opportunities to shape priorities and initiatives, influence key strategic decisions, and directly impact our ongoing success
Fully supported in building your career in an environment designed for growth, learning, and shared success
Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team
Reasonable accommodation provided for individuals with disabilities

Fulltime

Applied Research Lead, Generative Audio

We are building AI to simulate the world through merging art and science. We bel...

Location

United States

Salary:

280000.00 - 380000.00 USD / Year

Runway

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of industry experience as a research scientist in multimodal, generative audio
Proven experience leading projects
High emotional intelligence and experience mentoring other researchers
Good understanding of how to communicate goals, drive the execution of projects, and inspire through others
Experience in translating product and business objectives into technical strategies
Deep interest in productionizing state of the art ML research

Job Responsibility

Lead a group of Runway's Applied ML Research team
Lead and drive the executions for new applied research projects
Work with the rest of the engineering organization to oversee the transition from research into production
Work with the Product team to initiate and work on projects that deliver clear user value

Fulltime

Founding Applied Scientist

Koah Labs is building the ad network to power the next generation of AI-native p...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Koah Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
Enjoy identifying and owning challenging problems, forming testable hypotheses, and conducting impactful research to drive significant business impact
Relentless focus on continuous learning and making an impact with an ability to question the status quo
Strong mathematical and statistical modeling skills
Enjoy communicating conclusions to both technical and non-technical audiences alike

Job Responsibility

Design efficient algorithms for real-time bidding systems, building upon the current pricing literature
Create and productionize regression models to predict end conversions based on demographic, audience, and semantic data
Apply privacy-preserving clustering methods to categorize conversational data to improve advertiser outreach
Analyze and pore over data to find alpha that can improve the core ad matching system balancing publisher and advertiser outcomes

What we offer

Meaningful Equity
Offers Bonus

Fulltime

Research Scientist - Cyber Security

Conduct high-impact research in Data61’s Cybersecurity & Quantum Systems (CQS) G...

Location

Australia , Melbourne; Sydney

Salary:

118000.00 - 127000.00 AUD / Year

CSIRO

Expiration Date

January 26, 2026

Requirements

A PhD in a relevant discipline area, such as security protocols, applied cryptography, or a closely related field or significant work experience in the area of cyber security
High-level written and oral communication skills demonstrated through publications and collaboration with the ability to represent the research team effectively internally and externally, including at national and international conferences, and a range of different audiences
Demonstrated a high level of experience in conducting research activities and prototype development in systems security, more specifically in the areas of critical technologies like AI, Quantum and/or critical infrastructure like 5G/6G, Energy Grid
evidence from the top-tier research publications such as IEEE S&P, ACM CCS, NDSS, and Usenix Security
The ability to work effectively as part of a research team, plus the motivation and discipline to carry out autonomous research
A record of science innovation and creativity in the area of cyber security, plus the ability and willingness to incorporate novel ideas and approaches into scientific investigations

Job Responsibility

Carrying out innovative and impactful cybersecurity research that leads to novel and significant scientific outcomes
Producing high-quality scientific publications, conference papers, patents, and client reports
Engaging professionally with clients, delivering project outputs on time, and representing CSIRO effectively across a range of forums
Supervising PhD students within the Data61 Scholarship Program and supporting new project proposals and student opportunities
Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams within Data61, across CSIRO, and with national and international partners
Undertaking feasibility studies and applying creativity and originality to explore new research directions and emerging technologies
Contributing proactively to the functioning, culture, and objectives of the research team and Data61
Adhering to CSIRO’s Code of Conduct, safety practices, and diversity and inclusion principles
Performing other duties as directed to support organisational and project outcomes

What we offer

15.4% superannuation
flexible work arrangements
a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities

Fulltime

Applied Research Scientist

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Location:
United States , Palo Alto

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Posted:
December 19, 2025

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