Research Scientist

Research San Francisco, CA

Conduct fundamental research on memory systems, cognition, and AI. Define the scientific foundation for next-generation memory augmentation technologies.

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What You'll Do

Conduct original research on memory augmentation and contextual AI
Design and execute experiments to test research hypotheses
Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals
Collaborate with engineers to transition research into products
Stay current with latest developments in AI, NLP, and cognitive science
Mentor research engineers and contribute to team growth
Present research findings to internal teams and external audiences

What We're Looking For

PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, or related field
2+ years of research experience (academic or industry)
Track record of publications in top conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, etc.)
Deep expertise in machine learning, NLP, or information retrieval
Strong mathematical and statistical foundation
Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on open-ended research problems

Nice to Have

Experience with memory systems or knowledge representation
Background in cognitive psychology or neuroscience
Industry research experience at top labs
Experience with large language models and retrieval systems
Postdoctoral research experience
Track record of research-to-product transitions
Experience leading research teams or projects

About Memory Machines

We're building a Memory-as-a-Service platform that augments human cognition through ambient intelligence. Our goal is to help people remember everything that matters without the need for active search or prompts.

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