Research Scientist, GenAI, DeepMind
Mountain View, CA, USA · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- Experience leading research projects; no years specified.
- Education
- PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Computational Neuroscience, or a related quantitative scientific discipline, or equivalent practical research experience.
About the job
Leads high-impact AI research programs, publishes findings, and translates foundational research into production-grade systems and products.
What you'll do
- Direct research strategy, technical direction, experiments, and execution across multidisciplinary teams; mentor researchers and engineers.
- Publish research in peer-reviewed AI and machine learning venues and collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams to integrate research into production.
- Ensure safety, alignment, and ethics are incorporated into research initiatives.
What they ask for
- PhD in a related quantitative scientific discipline, or equivalent practical research experience.
- Experience leading research projects from ideation to completion, including technical roadmaps and experimental workflows.
- Experience with Python and deep learning frameworks such as JAX, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
- Lead or primary-author publications in peer-reviewed AI/ML venues.
Nice to have
- Expertise in an AI subfield such as foundation models, reinforcement learning, reasoning, agentic systems, or scientific AI.
- Experience translating theoretical breakthroughs into large-scale products or platforms; strong communication and collaborative research skills.
Pay
$207000 - $300000 (USD) base salary
Tools
Python, JAX, PyTorch, TensorFlow
AI focus
Advances AI models, algorithms, and theory; research spans AI/ML, with responsible development, safety, and alignment emphasized.
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