AI Research Scientist (Generative Models for Scientific Discovery)
Applied MaterialsSanta Clara, California, United States
Posted May 28, 2026
184000 - 253000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.
Job Description
We are a passionate, cross-functional team at the forefront of applying cutting-edge AI and machine learning to accelerate scientific and materials innovation.
Requirements
- MS or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mathematics, Statistics or related field
- Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and generative AI, with a focus on scientific or technical domains
- Hands-on experience with LLM pretraining, supervised fine-tuning (SFT), post-training alignment (e.g., RLHF), and rigorous model evaluation
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
