Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Consensus Engineer

Company: Team TPS (The Paradigm Shifters)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 11, 2025

Written Content creation such as whitepapers, technical content, technical documentation, etc. Preferably Ph.D. (will consider Bachelor’s based on experience)…

Jr. Sales Associate - San Antonio

Company: Burnett Specialists

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 13, 2025

Provide safe and reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and current insurance. The ideal candidate will be hungry and driven, self…

Attribution Analyst (Cortex Xpanse)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Oct 13, 2025

Partner with sales and customer success to answer technical client questions and help explain and demonstrate the software's use cases to prospects/customers.

AI Engineer, Reality Labs Foundation

Company: Meta

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 15, 2025

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Data and Research Analyst

Company: County of San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2025

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency; OR,.

Information Technology Engineer I - Server Engineer

Company: Christus Health

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 14, 2025

Day to day activities include; analysis, design, development, implementation, support, maintenance and documentation functions for hardware and applications…

Skilled Plumber

Company: ProTec Building Services

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 15, 2025

Communicate field observations and job status to Management. Plan and complete all necessary steps in the installation, maintenance, repair, and services of…

Lead Accountant

Company: Media All Stars

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2025

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is preferred. Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for…

RN, Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II - Community Health Education

Company: Christus Health

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 14, 2025

Education – design educational activities to address practice gaps for identified target audiences, which may include licensed and non-licensed healthcare…

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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