CareerPlan

Machine Learning Researcher

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$159k–$239k2026-09-17 → 2026-11-10

Core

Conduct fundamental machine learning research to create innovative methodologies, models, and systems for mobile, edge, auto, and IoT products.

Role type

Senior IC machine learning researcher (research & systems innovation)

Builds

Novel ML models, efficient on-device/cloud systems, and new compute paradigms

Domain

Mobile, Edge, Auto, IoT, Hardware-Software Systems

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Machine learning research, deep generative models, Bayesian deep learning, reinforcement learning, graph neural networks, model compression, quantization, architecture search, auto-ML, on-device learning, federated learning, quantum machine learning, algorithm development, patentable idea generation

Preferred skills

PhD in CS/EE/CE, publications at ML conferences, experience in large matrixed organizations, interaction with senior leadership, experience with new ML methodologies

Technologies

TensorFlow, PyTorch, C++, Python, CUDA, Model compilers, Quantum computing frameworks

Responsibilities

Conduct fundamental research to create new models or training methods; Drive systems innovations for model efficiency on device and cloud; Perform platform research for new ML compute paradigms; Develop and publish research findings; Conduct research and develop innovative/patentable ideas; Develop, test, optimize, and document complex ML algorithms

Seniority

Senior, independent contributor with strategic influence