Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Tax Manager - Ultra High Net Worth Individual Practice - San Jose or San Francisco

Company: Frank Rimerman and Co LLP

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Sep 05, 2025

Active CPA license in California - required. Experience with estate planning implementation via trusts is a plus for our larger individual clients.

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Laborer-Parking Maintenance (Laborer I)

Company: San Diego State University

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 08, 2025

Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

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Manager 3, Customer Experience

Company: Intuit

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 06, 2025

Proven experience in service experience strategy, customer experience design, or related field with a focus on service delivery.

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Data Systems Analyst 3

Company: UC San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 06, 2025

CAIDA investigates both practical and theoretical aspects of the Internet, with particular focus on topics that are macroscopic in nature and provide enhanced…

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Palliative Medicine Opportunity in San Francisco with Kaiser Permanente

Company: Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Sep 06, 2025

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English Teacher

Company: Desert Sands Public Charter School

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 06, 2025

Model and guide students to develop strategies that foster independent learning skills such as, goal-setting, time management, and accessing/utilizing resources…

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relocation assistance full-time be or bc

Cardiology - Electrophysiology Physician BC/BE

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Sep 06, 2025

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401(k) 403(b) dental insurance

Family Medicine - Urgent Care Full Time Opportunities in Northern California | Kaiser Permanente

Company: Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California

Location: San Jose & Scotts Valley

Posted Sep 05, 2025

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Staff Software Engineer, AI/Machine Learning

Company: PSEMI CORPORATION

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 08, 2025

As a Staff Software Engineer specializing in AI/ML, you will be entrusted with end-to-end ownership of designing, developing, and deploying state-of-the-art AI/…

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relocation assistance part-time full-time

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician BC/BE

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: Oakland and San Francisco, California

Posted Sep 05, 2025

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sign-on bonus relocation assistance part-time

Physician, Internal Medicine GME - Clinical Coordinator (San Francisco, CA)

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Sep 06, 2025

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3rd Shift Building Engineer

Company: HVAC Recruitment

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Sep 05, 2025

Training or certification in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with HVAC systems, building automation, and general MEP…

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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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