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Learning Scientist Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Machine Learning Scientist

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$180K - $270K/yr

About the role As a Machine Learning Scientist , you will develop cutting-edge AI models to integrate and decode complex, multimodal data streams from our custom sensing hardware. You'll play a ...

Overview We're looking for a talented and intensely curious Machine Learning Scientist with deep expertise in building and deploying production machine learning models, particularly reinforcement ...

For more information about Spotter, please visit Overview We're looking for a talented and intensely curious Machine Learning Scientist with deep expertise in building and deploying production ...

Description MyOme is looking for a world-class machine learning scientist to join us on our mission to help people maximize the value of their genomic information. You will report to the head of ...

Senior Machine Learning Scientist

San Jose, CA ยท Remote

$107K - $146K/yr

Senior Machine Learning Scientist The Senior Machine Learning Scientist is responsible for building and evaluating GenAI- and LLM-powered solutions and AI agents that improve post-booking customer ...

The Role We're looking for a Machine Learning Scientist to push the limits of small, high-performance language models. This is a deeply technical role focused on advancing the capabilities of our ...

Principal, Machine Learning Scientist Department: DS/ML (Data Science/Machine Learning) Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Mateo, CA Reporting To: Hunter Elliot Description The role: We are ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a learning scientist?

To thrive as a Learning Scientist, you need a solid background in educational psychology, research methods, data analysis, and often a doctoral degree in a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), statistical software (such as SPSS or R), and experience conducting experiments or large-scale educational studies is valuable. Strong communication, critical thinking, and collaborative skills help Learning Scientists effectively share insights and work across multidisciplinary teams. These skills are essential for designing evidence-based interventions, analyzing learning outcomes, and driving educational innovation.

What types of projects does a learning scientist typically work on within an organization?

Learning Scientists often design and evaluate educational programs, develop new instructional methods, or study how people learn in various environments. Their projects may include collaborating with educators to create digital learning tools, running experiments to measure student engagement or comprehension, and analyzing large data sets to assess the effectiveness of teaching strategies. Many Learning Scientists work closely with curriculum developers, technologists, and policymakers to implement and scale evidence-based improvements. This role provides continuous opportunities to tackle complex, real-world learning challenges while making a measurable impact on educational outcomes.

What is a learning scientist?

A Learning Scientist studies how people learn and applies research to improve education, training, and instructional design. They combine insights from cognitive science, psychology, education, and technology to develop effective learning environments. Their work may involve designing digital learning tools, analyzing learner behavior, and conducting research to enhance teaching methods. Learning Scientists often collaborate with educators, designers, and policymakers to optimize learning experiences in schools, workplaces, and online platforms.

What cities in California are hiring for Learning Scientist jobs?

Cities in California with the most Learning Scientist job openings:

Infographic showing various Learning Scientist job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Machine Learning Scientist / Senior Machine Learning Scientist

Calico Life Sciences

South San Francisco, CA โ€ข On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Calico is a research and development company focused on understanding human aging through advanced technologies. They are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Scientist to develop deep learning models for biological sequence analysis and collaborate with experimental scientists to translate computational findings into biological insights.
Responsibilities:
โ€ข Design and train deep learning models for biological sequence analysis, with emphasis on gene regulation, single-cell genomics, and variant interpretation
โ€ข Partner with experimental scientists to connect model predictions to biological mechanisms โ€” designing validation experiments, analyzing large-scale genomics data, and translating computational findings into actionable biological insights
โ€ข Communicate research through publications, open-source software, and public-facing tools
Qualifications:
Required:
โ€ข PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, or a related field, and 0-5 years (for Scientist level) or 5+ years (for Senior Scientist level) of additional training in an industry or academic setting, with a strong publication record
โ€ข Deep expertise in machine learning with solid grounding in algorithms, data structures, and statistics
โ€ข Substantive knowledge of molecular biology and genetics; familiarity with genomic data types and public data resources
โ€ข Hands-on experience analyzing genomics sequencing data, ideally including single-cell assays
โ€ข Fluency with modern AI-assisted development and research tools (e.g., LLM-based coding assistants, literature synthesis), with a habit of proactively integrating new tools to accelerate scientific workflows
โ€ข A collaborative disposition, strong follow-through, and comfort working at the interface of computation and experiment
โ€ข Must be willing to work onsite at least four days per week
Company:
Calico is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in South San Francisco, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.