Field Researcher Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Charles Schwab
San Francisco, CA
It is an opportunity to join a high-profile team shaping Schwab’s future with AI, to create research that matters to millions of clients, and to grow your career in one of the most exciting areas of technology today. As an AI Researcher on AI.x, you will play a key role in bringing these priorities to life by advancing cutting-edge AI research and developing innovative solutions.
Palo Alto Networks
$136000 - $219000
Santa Clara, CA
For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $136000/YR - $219000/YR. You will be responsible for tracking malware and threat trends, designing and building innovative detection mechanisms, and leading the development of machine learning models to protect our systems and customers.
Palo Alto Networks
$157000 - $255000
Santa Clara, CA
Research & Publication: Disseminate cutting-edge research findings and contribute to the security community by publishing results in technical blogs, industry white papers, and academic papers, particularly on topics related to malware analysis and AI for security. + Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including other security services: threat prevention, internet security and IoT security, endpoint security to integrate and deliver sustainable and quality coverage and defense.
US Tech Solutions, Inc.
$97 - $115
Mountain View, CA
You will work closely with Product Management, UX Design, Engineering, and Analytics partners to ensure software experiences are intuitive, inclusive, and grounded in real user needs. Responsibilities: Lead mixed-methods research initiatives across software experiences, including core features, system interfaces, onboarding flows, and cross-platform interactions.
US Tech Solutions, Inc.
$97.84 - $115.56
Mountain View, CA
drive and/or execute comprehensive analysis for complex research projects or programs, such as defining and implementing qualitative or quantitative frameworks, or development and ownership of surveys that define strategic priorities for products across teams. Utilize broad and deep understanding of the business goals, product ecosystem, user trends, and industry to guide research-driven, user-centric thinking and decision-making.
US Tech Solutions, Inc.
$103 - $135
San Francisco, CA
This highly cross-functional role spans Marketing, Sales, Measurement & Analytics, and regional teams across EMEA and APAC, requiring strong storytelling skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear, strategic insights. The ideal candidate is a seasoned insights professional with deep qualitative and quantitative research expertise, capable of leading end-to-end studies, mapping customer journeys, and running structured A/B tests to inform creative, messaging, and go-to-market decisions.
US Tech Solutions, Inc.
$80 - $100
Mountain View, CA
We’re seeking a Human Factors Quantitative Researcher with a statistical background to join a cross-functional team working at the intersection of human physiology, sensor technology, and algorithm performance for next-generation wearable devices. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with engineers, algorithm specialists, TPMs, and UX researchers to evaluate how sensor and algorithm performance influences user experience.
AssetHub
San Francisco, CA
This position offers the opportunity to work on pioneering applications of AI in 3D modeling — from topology optimization to generative asset pipelines — and to shape the future of how high-quality 3D assets are produced. You will work closely with our team to design and optimize algorithms, integrate state-of-the-art models, and contribute directly to the development of AssetHub’s next-generation 3D creation tools.
Buck Institute
NOVATO, CA
Globally recognized as the pioneer and leader in efforts to target aging—the number one risk factor for diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, macular degeneration, heart disease, and diabetes—the Buck seeks to help people live better longer. The Schilling Laboratory at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to participate in innovative research aimed at understanding the biological and chemical processes that are common to both age-related diseases and aging.
Buck Institute
Novato, CA
The Ellerby and Gerencser labs at the Buck Institute seek a Postdoctoral Researcher (PhD required) with expertise in microscopy-based image processing, machine vision, and data operations supporting high-throughput small molecule screening. As a leading independent non-profit research institute in Marin County, CA, the Buck brings together experts across multiple disciplines to prevent or delay age-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
Buck Institute
Novato, CA
We employ a rich toolkit including iPSC-derived neurons and organoids, CRISPR/Cas9, single-cell analysis, proteomics, genomics, and phenotypic screening to understand why neurological diseases increase so dramatically with age — and to identify new ways to prevent and treat them. Postdoctoral researchers benefit from a highly collaborative interdisciplinary environment, state-of-the-art core facilities, strong career development programming, and proximity to the vibrant Bay Area biotech ecosystem.
Together AI
$200000 - $280000
San Francisco, CA
Much of the job is modifying production inference systems—for example, SGLang‑ or vLLM‑style serving stacks and speculative decoding systems such as ATLAS—grounded in a strong understanding of post‑training and inference theory, rather than purely theoretical algorithm design. You might be a good fit if you: Have strong expertise in at least one of the following, and are excited to collaborate across (and grow into) the others: Systems‑first profile: Large‑scale inference systems (e.g., SGLang, vLLM, FasterTransformer, TensorRT, custom engines, or similar), GPU performance, distributed serving.
US Tech Solutions, Inc.
$108 - $124
Sunnyvale, CA
Our ideal candidate brings strong product sense, deep expertise in mixed-methods research, and the ability to translate technically complex AI use cases into clear, actionable insights. You will partner closely with UX, PM, Engineering, and Data Science to define priorities, uncover user needs, and guide product vision in fast-moving 0→1 environments as well as large-scale enterprise settings.
$118000 - $157000
Mountain View, CA
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.Minimum qualifications: Currently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or related technical field. Whether we're shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.
$98000 - $131000
Mountain View, CA
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA; Princeton, NJ, USA.Minimum qualifications: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or related technical field. Whether we're shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.
Meta
Menlo Park, CA
Master's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Information Management, Information Systems or related field and 1 year of work experience in the job offered or in a data research-related occupation. Define the user model and brainstorm and research how humans use technology products and how products needs to be technologically and technically developed to meet user needs.
Mountain View, CA
You’ll explore user behaviors and motivations by conducting primary research such as field studies, interviews, diary studies, participatory workshops, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis. Google User Experience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers: we care deeply about the people who use our products.
Mountain View, CA
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. As a Senior Staff User Experience Researcher focused on “Pathfinding” in the Search organization, you will act as a catalyst to help determine and influence our more forward-looking strategies and bets.
Study.com
$130000 - $160000
Mountain View, CA
Through our Keys to College and Keys to the Classroom initiatives, we have saved students over $700 million in tuition and enabled hundreds of thousands of learners to pursue and succeed in careers across nursing, teaching, counseling, business, and other high-demand fields. Recognized by Fast Company and GSV 150 as one of the world's most innovative education companies, we are also at the forefront of AI-first learning, combining artificial intelligence with the latest learning science to improve access and outcomes at scale.
Mountain View, CA
The mission of the Search Verticals and International team is to "elevate the journeys that matter most" - designing specialty experiences for a global user base searching for information on travel, local, finance, TV & movies, sustainability, sports, and so much more. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
San Francisco, CA
Quant UXRs vary in background using skills from computer science, quantitative social science, econometrics, data science, survey research, psychology, human-computer interaction, and other fields. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Mountain View, CA
You will explore user behaviors and motivations by conducting primary research, including: field studies, interviews, diary studies, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis. You’ll play a critical role in helping your team understand user needs and will drive impact at all stages of product development, ensuring products are useful, usable, and helpful.
San Bruno, CA
We value diverse educational experiences—from Computer Science to Psychology—and require a blend of behavioral research design, statistical proficiency, and programming skills to uncover actionable insights. Beyond the work, you will grow within a supportive Quant UXR community offering mentorship, regular meetups, and exclusive internal tools to help you thrive.
Mountain View, CA
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. You will explore user behaviors and motivations by conducting primary research, including: field studies, interviews, diary studies, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis.
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Santa Clara, California
Responsibilities: As a PIC Researcher in Keysight Laboratories, you will apply your integrated photonic expertise as part of our team to propose, develop, and implement innovative yet practical solutions to technically challenging problems. You’ll join a diverse, inclusive, and multi-disciplinary team of talented professionals from various fields, including mm-waves, photonics, precision mechanical design, and software development.
Mountain View, CA
The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.
Mountain View, CA
We value diverse educational experiences—from Computer Science to Psychology—and require a blend of behavioral research design, statistical proficiency, and programming skills to uncover actionable insights. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
Eisai
$144300 - $189400
San Jose, CA
The impact that a MSL will have on the organization includes the following: a) as a representative of Eisai, a MSL will communicate key information about Eisai, the company and its hhc mission; b) provide key scientific and clinical information about Eisai’s products/pipeline; serve as a conduit for communication between Eisai Research and the medical community regarding ideas for future research, and c) provide corporate value through demonstrated leadership, teamwork, participation in strategic thinking, and special projects. MSLs will be trained and certified on AD and Eisai’s dementia pipeline data in order to fulfill educational gaps with KOLs/HCPs and gather medical insights to refine medical strategy and continue to close the gap on unmet educational needs for AD HCPs.