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Senior Research Scientist

EliseAI· Research
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San Francisco$200k - $320kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior Research Scientist role focusing on machine learning, large language models, and end-to-end research initiatives to advance EliseAI’s core models. Requires strong academic background, hands-on ML experience, and ability to shape the company’s research agenda in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Identify open questions in tenant engagement, conversational AI, and LLM safety; turn them into road-mapped projects
  • Design experiments, build prototypes, run large-scale evaluations, and drive the project through to production launch
  • Coach junior scientists, review code, and raise the technical bar across the team
  • Partner with engineering, product, and GTM to translate research outcomes into customer-visible features

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Five years of post-PhD experience (either industry of academia)
  • Strong preference for candidates with an established academic record
  • Strong foundation in machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, and data modeling
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing machine learning models, preferably in an academic or research setting
  • Demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar, with experience in machine learning libraries and frameworks
  • Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week

Skills

Required:Machine LearningProgramming (Python, R)

Benefits

  • Equity in the company
  • Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
  • Fully paid parental leave
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401k benefits
  • Fitness & home services stipend
  • Collaborative in-office environment with open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
  • Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
  • Relocation packages
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About EliseAI

Industry Leading AI for Housing and Healthcare

EliseAI is the industry-leading AI platform transforming both property management and healthcare through automation and conversational AI that help housing and healthcare organizations streamline communications and improve operational efficiency.

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