Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Administrative Associate

Company: Cummins

Location: Fresno, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Medical Director

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Global Supply Manager

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Apple is seeking a Global Sourcing & Supply Manager to join their team. The role involves strategic planning, deal structuring, and negotiations with various teams and third-parties. Key responsibilities include understanding commodity landscapes, supplier financial research, and optimizing supply chain performance. The ideal candidate should have analytical skills, experience in supply chain or related fields, and strong negotiation abilities. Apple offers competitive compensation and benefits, including stock programs and comprehensive health coverage.

SOC Thermal Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Product Marketing Manager, Metaverse Economy - Reality Labs

Company: Meta

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Meta Reality Labs is hiring a Product Marketing Manager for their metaverse economy team. The role involves shaping product roadmaps, planning and executing product launches, developing pricing strategies, and leading a data-driven content launch plan. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of product marketing experience, cross-functional collaboration skills, and an understanding of VR and mobile ecosystems. Meta is committed to equal employment opportunities and offers competitive compensation with benefits.

Product Manager, Enterprise Artificial Intelligence

Company: Meta

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Meta is seeking a Product Manager with extensive experience in AI, ML, or Gen AI to lead the development of an Enterprise Artificial Intelligence product. The role involves driving product vision, strategies, and roadmaps, collaborating across the organization, and leading a team of engineers. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of product management experience, a degree in a relevant field, and experience in analyzing complex data sets. Meta offers a competitive salary, bonus, equity, and benefits package.

Senior Risk Analyst (Compliance/Regulatory/Audit)

Company: Navy Federal Credit Union

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

The role involves supporting risk function operations, evaluating and analyzing risks, and identifying mitigation approaches. The individual focuses on specific risks like financial or operational, and advises management. A professional qualification in risk management is typically required. The role requires minimal supervision, business acumen, and advanced skills in risk assessment and analysis. The job listing highlights Navy Federal's reputation as a top employer, offering competitive pay, generous benefits, and a meaningful career experience.

Senior Software Engineer - HeightZero

Company: BitGo

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

BitGo, a leading digital asset solutions provider, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its HeightZero team. The role requires full-time onsite work in San Francisco. Responsibilities include designing and building scalable APIs, libraries, and services, owning functionality and scalability, and collaborating with engineering teams. Required skills include 6+ years of backend software development, experience with TypeScript/Node.JS, and strong testing and debugging skills. Preferred skills include blockchain industry experience and familiarity with AWS services. BitGo offers competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to transform the financial services industry.

AIML - Sr Machine Learning Engineer, Data and ML Innovation

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Apple's Data and Machine Learning Innovation (DMLI) team is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to collaborate on groundbreaking research and product development. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop a comprehensive data curation framework, robust model evaluation pipelines, and innovative ML techniques. The ideal candidate will have expertise in machine learning, NLP, and large language models, along with strong programming skills and problem-solving abilities. The position offers the opportunity to publish research, present at academic venues, and significantly impact future Apple products.

Manager, Research Finance(DSS)

Company: City of Hope

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

City of Hope, a renowned biomedical research institution, is seeking a Research Finance Manager. The role involves providing in-depth analytics around R&D, business development, and new revenue models. The manager will collaborate with various teams, manage project activities, and maintain key projects for Research within the Decision Support group. Key responsibilities include providing in-depth reporting, identifying business issues, continuously improving financial reports, and designing processes to inform senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field, 5-10 years of finance experience, and strong analytical skills.

Medicine Partnerships & Special Projects Postgraduate Fellow

Company: SIRUM

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

SIRUM is a non-profit startup aiming to improve health equity by reimagining US healthcare. They connect people with surplus medications at affordable costs, moving ~$1M worth of medications weekly. The role involves growing the medicine donor base, supporting existing donors, and leading special projects. The fellow will work directly with leadership, gaining exposure to all aspects of the organization. The position offers a competitive salary, great health benefits, and a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Electrical Engineer - Camera Hardware

Company: Apple

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Apple is seeking a talented individual to join their Camera Hardware Engineering group. The role involves designing innovative camera modules, collaborating with teams, and developing groundbreaking ideas for camera systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in analog and digital circuit design, signal and power integrity, and system integration.

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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