Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Tax Accountant - Work from Home - 2+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

Company: Intuit

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 30, 2025

Experienced: You have a minimum of 2 years of paid experience filing 30 or more federal and state individual 1040 tax returns using commercial tax preparation…

Senior Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home

Company: Intuit

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 29, 2025

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant…

Business Tax Analyst - Work From Home

Company: Intuit

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 29, 2025

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant…

Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home

Company: Intuit

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 29, 2025

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant…

Seasonal Business Tax Associate

Company: Intuit

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 29, 2025

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant…

Costing Accounting & Business Analyst

Company: Teledyne Technologies Inc.

Location: Newark, CA

Posted May 30, 2025

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate…

Seasonal Business Tax Expert

Company: Intuit

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 29, 2025

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant…

Motion Graphic Designer (Sunnyvale, CA)

Company: Mighty Media Studios

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted May 29, 2025

Must have an extensive, strong portfolio that exhibits creative vision and composition skills demonstrating senior-level design experience in the following…

Tax Analyst - Work from Home - 2+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

Company: Intuit

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 30, 2025

Experienced: You have a minimum of 2 years of paid experience filing 30 or more federal and state individual 1040 tax returns using commercial tax preparation…

Business Tax Associate - Work From Home

Company: Intuit

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 29, 2025

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant…

Corporate Accountant

Company: General Atomics and Affiliated Companies

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 31, 2025

Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline along with six or more years of progressive experience in…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for research positions by seniority?
Entry‑level research scientists and data analysts earn $70,000‑$90,000 annually, with variations by industry. Mid‑level roles (2‑5 years experience) range $90,000‑$120,000. Senior researchers, principal investigators, or AI lead scientists command $120,000‑$160,000 plus equity or grant‑based bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valued in research roles?
Key skills include statistical programming in Python or R, SQL for data querying, machine‑learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), laboratory software (LabVIEW, Benchling), and version control (Git). Certifications that boost prospects are TensorFlow Developer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, and CLIA‑certified lab technician credentials for clinical research.
Can research jobs be performed remotely?
Approximately 60% of research listings now offer full‑remote or hybrid schedules, especially in AI, data science, and UX research. Lab‑based roles typically require on‑site presence, but many institutions provide remote data‑analysis and simulation positions.
What are common career progression paths in research?
Typical progression starts with Research Assistant → Research Scientist → Senior Scientist → Lead or Principal Investigator → Director of Research or R

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