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User Experience Lead

Company: Seamgen

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Seamgen, a San Diego-based custom web and mobile application development agency, is seeking a User Experience Lead with at least 35 years of experience in Visual and UX or Interaction Design. The role involves creating workflow diagrams, wireframes, and screen designs for enterprise and mobile applications, facilitating research exercises, and producing research artifacts. The ideal candidate should have experience designing for different platforms, creating prototypes with tools like Figma, Axure, InVision, and Principle, and promoting design solutions based on research and data. The company values fostering a comfortable work environment, creating quality digital products, and optimizing software processes.

Senior Field Marketing Manager (San Francisco, CA)

Company: Quartzy

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Quartzy is hiring a Senior Field Marketing Manager to lead event marketing and field marketing initiatives. The role involves collaborating with sales teams to develop and implement strategies, manage events, and drive pipeline growth. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of field marketing experience, preferably in life science or biotech, and strong communication skills. The company offers a mission-driven culture, transparency, generous time off, an internet stipend, and great gear.

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Company: Chef Robotics

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Chef Robotics, a company backed by prominent investors, is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to develop cloud-based applications for their intelligent robotics system. The role involves designing and developing frontend code, writing React code, collaborating with various engineering teams, setting up cloud infrastructure, and conducting research and development. The company values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Sensor Tower

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Sensor Tower is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer with 4+ years of experience in data modeling, machine learning algorithm development, and quantitative analysis. The role involves working with stakeholders, supporting advanced customer requests, and developing the core of Sensor Tower's products. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible work environment, and comprehensive benefits. Sensor Tower is committed to equal employment opportunity and cultivates responsibly sourced market intelligence for the global digital economy.

Staff Data Scientist - SF

Company: Aarki

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Aarki, an AI-driven mobile advertising company, is seeking a seasoned Staff Data Scientist. The role involves developing and deploying machine learning models to optimize their programmatic demand-side platform. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in data science, expertise in Python, and experience with libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, XGBoost, Spark, and SQL. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Product Marketing Specialist II

Company: TriLink BioTechnologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Product Marketing Specialist II to join their marketing team. The role involves partnering with Product Management, designing engagement campaigns, supporting gotomarket programs, and developing product-specific content. The ideal candidate should have a BABS degree, 13+ years of experience in the life sciences/biotech industry, strong communication skills, and project management abilities. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to make a global impact.

Community Engagement Specialist I

Company: Donor Network West

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Donor Network West is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist I to increase donor designation rates and foster a culture of donation in their regional area. The role involves community outreach, working with Donate Life Ambassadors, and participating in industry organizations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or Event Planning, with at least 2 years of experience in community relations. They should possess strong interpersonal, strategic, and communication skills, and be able to work flexible hours.

Consultant / Senior Consultant

Company: Blue Matter

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Blue Matter is a rapidly growing management consultancy specializing in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in specialty therapeutics, oncology, and rare diseases. They offer opportunities for Consultants and Senior Consultants to work on new product planning, launch strategy, portfolio planning, and disease area strategy. The company culture is entrepreneurial, with a strong global presence and a focus on being a top place to work. Benefits include a competitive base salary, generous incentive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and paid parental leave.

Product Marketing Manager

Company: Twitch

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Twitch, the world's largest live streaming service, is seeking a Product Marketing Manager for Creators. The role involves overseeing the development of go-to-market strategies for new and existing product features, guiding cross-functional teams, and embedding on the product team to influence the roadmap. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of professional experience, 2+ years in a marketing capacity at a technology company, and experience partnering with Product Management, Research, Analytics, Comms, and senior executives. Fluency with data and project management skills are required. Bonus points for experience with digital communities or content creators. Twitch offers comprehensive benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.

Account Partner - R&D

Company: Veeva

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Veeva Systems, a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, is seeking an Account Partner for their Research & Development team. The role involves managing and expanding relationships with key stakeholders at Life Sciences companies, utilizing a value-based selling approach to sell Veeva Vault Development Cloud. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of recent experience in quota-carrying account management, a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas, and strategic account planning skills. Veeva offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, flexible PTO, and retirement programs. The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.

Senior Recruiter

Company: Voltage Park

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Voltage Park is seeking a Senior Recruiter with startup experience to build and manage a diverse team. The role involves full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, managing negotiations, and providing an exceptional candidate experience. The ideal candidate should have ATS expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive hiring practices. The role is hybrid, requiring 12 days a week in the San Francisco office.

Sales Development Representative

Company: Tecton

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2025

Tecton, a company founded by creators of the first Feature Store, offers a platform to simplify data activation for machine learning models. They are backed by major investors and have a team with extensive experience in leading tech companies. Tecton is seeking an experienced Sales Development Representative to drive demand for their AI/ML solutions. The role involves prospecting, lead generation, initial outreach, qualifying leads, collaboration with Account Executives, CRM management, and market feedback. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of enterprise sales development experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology.

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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