Junior Research Scientist (AI)

Location: San Francisco, United States; in-person at the office 4–5 days a week

Salary: $150,000–$230,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops AI agents for housing and healthcare workflows, including apartment leasing, maintenance, healthcare scheduling, intake, and patient communication. The company is a rapidly scaling, funded startup valued at $4 billion.

What you will do

• Develop and refine machine learning architectures for advanced conversational flows.
• Analyze data to support decisions and improve the effectiveness of AI solutions.
• Apply mathematical and machine learning techniques to optimize tenant engagement, predict tenant behavior, and improve customer interactions.
• Research current developments in machine learning and AI and apply innovative approaches to products.
• Collaborate with engineering, product development, and data science teams to integrate and deploy machine learning models.
• Use large language models and generative AI with production-scale data.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, and data modeling.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving ability applied to real-world challenges.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages, with experience using machine learning libraries and frameworks.
• Willingness to work in person at the office 4–5 days a week.

Culture & Benefits

• A fast-moving, collaborative in-office environment with high autonomy and no micromanagement.
• A two-month trial period precedes transition to full-time employment.
• Equity, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision premiums, fully paid parental leave, commuter benefits, and 401(k).
• Fitness and home services stipend, unlimited vacation, and paid holidays.
• Office meals, stocked kitchen, and an open-floor-plan workplace.
• Relocation packages are provided.