San Francisco, CA · Remote
$75 - $90/hr
Position: Human Baseliner for Open-Ended ML Research Tasks Type: Contract Compensation: $75-$90 ... Time in a PhD program counts. * Attended a top-100 university or worked at FAANG or a comparable ...
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San Francisco, CA · Remote
$75 - $90/hr
Position: Human Baseliner for Open-Ended ML Research Tasks Type: Contract Compensation: $75-$90 ... Time in a PhD program counts. * Attended a top-100 university or worked at FAANG or a comparable ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
Preferred Qualifications * BS, MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a ... Deep technical knowledge, and research experience in deep learning, reinforcement and/or imitation ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
Preferred Qualifications * BS, MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a ... Deep technical knowledge, and research experience in deep learning, reinforcement and/or imitation ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
Manage a team of research engineers. Qualifications ... Required : • Not afraid of formulas - a BSc/MSc/PhD is an indicator of this (but isn't the only ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
Manage a team of research engineers. Qualifications ... Required : • Not afraid of formulas - a BSc/MSc/PhD is an indicator of this (but isn't the only ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
Preferred : • PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or closely related field with focus on language models and adaptive learning systems. • Proven research and engineering ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
Preferred : • PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or closely related field with focus on language models and adaptive learning systems. • Proven research and engineering ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
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Hands-on experience in ML research or research engineering, industry or PhD-level academia * Proficiency in Python and PyTorch (or JAX), and the ability to implement models cleanly from papers
San Francisco, CA · On-site
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Hands-on experience in ML research or research engineering, industry or PhD-level academia * Proficiency in Python and PyTorch (or JAX), and the ability to implement models cleanly from papers
Union City, CA · On-site
$123K - $206K/yr
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You will conduct research and submit patent applications while ensuring flawless execution of ... PhD in Engineering * Familiarity with robot motion control and robotic intelligence devices such as ...
Union City, CA · On-site
$123K - $206K/yr
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You will conduct research and submit patent applications while ensuring flawless execution of ... PhD in Engineering * Familiarity with robot motion control and robotic intelligence devices such as ...
Alameda, CA · On-site
$120K - $175K/yr
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Typically 3+ years (flexible) as a research engineer/assistant or PhD-level researcher with demonstrated research achievements (papers, patents, prototypes). * Depth in at least one focus area above ...
Alameda, CA · On-site
$120K - $175K/yr
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Typically 3+ years (flexible) as a research engineer/assistant or PhD-level researcher with demonstrated research achievements (papers, patents, prototypes). * Depth in at least one focus area above ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
They are seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer to advance mathematical theorem proving ... Preferred : • PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. • Experience in ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
They are seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer to advance mathematical theorem proving ... Preferred : • PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. • Experience in ...
AI Research Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA Sponsorship: No Relocation: No Industry: Data ... PhD. or master's or relevant work experience from research teams in Machine Learning, Computer ...
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AI Research Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA Sponsorship: No Relocation: No Industry: Data ... PhD. or master's or relevant work experience from research teams in Machine Learning, Computer ...
Union City, CA · On-site
$123K - $206K/yr
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You will conduct research and submit patent applications while ensuring flawless execution of ... PhD in Engineering * Familiarity with robot motion control and robotic intelligence devices such as ...
Union City, CA · On-site
$123K - $206K/yr
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You will conduct research and submit patent applications while ensuring flawless execution of ... PhD in Engineering * Familiarity with robot motion control and robotic intelligence devices such as ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or closely related field with focus on language models and adaptive learning systems * Proven research and engineering experience with LLMs/VLMs ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or closely related field with focus on language models and adaptive learning systems * Proven research and engineering experience with LLMs/VLMs ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$122K - $215K/yr
Bonus/nice to have: - Master/PhD in machine learning, computer science, engineering, or a related ... with research teams to implement and validate deep learning models. - Solid experience with ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$122K - $215K/yr
Bonus/nice to have: - Master/PhD in machine learning, computer science, engineering, or a related ... with research teams to implement and validate deep learning models. - Solid experience with ...
$87K - $157K/yr
The qualified Research Engineer will be part of a strong team of scientists and engineers in our ... Basic Qualifications Masters or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related scientific ...
$87K - $157K/yr
The qualified Research Engineer will be part of a strong team of scientists and engineers in our ... Basic Qualifications Masters or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related scientific ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$122K - $215K/yr
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Bonus/nice to have: - Master/PhD in machine learning, computer science, engineering, or a related ... with research teams to implement and validate deep learning models. - Solid experience with ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$122K - $215K/yr
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Bonus/nice to have: - Master/PhD in machine learning, computer science, engineering, or a related ... with research teams to implement and validate deep learning models. - Solid experience with ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
... MS or PhD in ML, CS, or a related quantitative field - or equivalent demonstrated research ... engineering ability to build and ship your own experiments - eval harnesses, environments ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
... MS or PhD in ML, CS, or a related quantitative field - or equivalent demonstrated research ... engineering ability to build and ship your own experiments - eval harnesses, environments ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$87K - $157K/yr
Basic Qualifications • Masters or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related scientific ... research documentation, task planning and scheduling. • Current US Government Top Secret security ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$87K - $157K/yr
Basic Qualifications • Masters or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related scientific ... research documentation, task planning and scheduling. • Current US Government Top Secret security ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
We are in search of passionate Research Scientists with a specialization in Computer Vision to ... A Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field * 1-3 years of experience in ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
We are in search of passionate Research Scientists with a specialization in Computer Vision to ... A Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field * 1-3 years of experience in ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or ... Apply advanced machine learning models and research to solve high-impact, real-world problems ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or ... Apply advanced machine learning models and research to solve high-impact, real-world problems ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$100K - $200K/yr
The Opportunity As a Research Engineer, you'll work on multimodal sensing systems and sensor fusion ... Master's or PhD in robotics, computer vision, sensing systems, or related fields * Published ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$100K - $200K/yr
The Opportunity As a Research Engineer, you'll work on multimodal sensing systems and sensor fusion ... Master's or PhD in robotics, computer vision, sensing systems, or related fields * Published ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
As an AI Research Engineer, you will conduct original research in automated reasoning and AI-driven ... Degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical field (BS, MS, or PhD) • Independence:
San Francisco, CA · On-site
As an AI Research Engineer, you will conduct original research in automated reasoning and AI-driven ... Degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical field (BS, MS, or PhD) • Independence:
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| Aspect | Research Engineer Phd | Research Scientist |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | PhD in relevant field, advanced technical skills | Master's or PhD, strong research background |
| Work Environment | Labs, R&D departments, technical project teams | Academic, corporate R&D, government agencies |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Tech companies, engineering firms, research institutions | Universities, research labs, industry R&D |
| Common Search & Comparison | Often compared for research roles requiring engineering expertise | Broader research roles, academic positions |
Research Engineer Phd and Research Scientist roles both require advanced degrees and involve research activities. However, Research Engineer Phd positions typically focus on applied engineering projects within industry settings, emphasizing technical development and innovation. Research Scientists often work in academic or research institutions, focusing on fundamental research and scientific discovery. The choice depends on whether you prefer industry-focused engineering work or academic research pursuits.
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Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Human Baseliner for Open-Ended ML Research Tasks
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Compensation: $75–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20+ hours/week
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