Applied Scientist Job at OCTOPYD, Redwood City, CA

bGc3eFBSS2grYkoyVHhUck43VXpDMFVtRHc9PQ==
  • OCTOPYD
  • Redwood City, CA

Job Description

One of our partner company, are not just building AI—they’re redefining what’s possible at the nexus of physics, programming, and machine learning. As an Applied Scientist on their team, you’ll tackle real-world scientific and coding challenges—developing novel reinforcement-learning algorithms and physics-informed models that accelerate breakthroughs in logic, coding, and semiconductor design. If you thrive on pushing the envelope of research and translating cutting-edge ideas into production-grade systems, this is your stage.

What you'll do

  • Prototype and validate new algorithms. Design, implement, and empirically evaluate novel RL, supervised, and unsupervised methods—especially those that leverage physics priors or logical constraints.
  • Bridge research and production. Collaborate closely with ML Engineers and infrastructure teams to integrate experimental models into scalable pipelines, ensuring reproducibility, observability, and sub-second performance.
  • Build robust experimentation platforms. Develop and maintain data-processing pipelines, training orchestration, and evaluation frameworks to accelerate iteration on large-scale experiments.
  • Analyze and iterate. Dive deep into large datasets—experimental logs, simulation outputs, and user interaction traces—to diagnose model behavior, surface failure modes, and drive evidence-based improvements.
  • Publish and present. Document findings in technical reports, contribute to open-source projects, and present work internally (and externally, when appropriate) to help shape the broader AI research community.

What You Bring

  • PhD or Master’s in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, with a strong focus on machine learning, reinforcement learning, or scientific computing.
  • Hands-on experience developing and evaluating ML/RL algorithms—ideally demonstrated via publications, open-source contributions, or applied research projects.
  • Proficiency in Python and deep-learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow), with solid coding practices for collaborative research.
  • Excellent communication skills: able to distill complex technical ideas into clear narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Bonus Points

(Not required, but great to have):

  • Prior work on physics-informed neural networks, scientific simulations, or logic-based learning.
  • Demonstrated expertise in reinforcement learning for combinatorial optimization, theorem proving, or code generation.
  • Background in semiconductor design flows, EDA tools, or hardware-in-the-loop experimentation.

What it's like here

We’re a rapidly growing, VC-backed startup where “raw talent and collaborative spirit over ego” isn’t just a motto—it’s how we work every day. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who have built companies from zero to IPO, led teams at Google and Amazon, and earned medals in international science Olympiads. We value relentless curiosity, humble problem-solving, and a bias toward action.

Logistics

  • Redwood Shores, CA (U.S.) and Toronto, ON (Canada)
  • Schedule: four days in our beautiful office, one day remote
  • Visa Sponsorship: We welcome H-1B transfers and other employment-based visas

Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, H1b,

Similar Jobs

Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

Executive Coach Job at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

 ...About the Company As the worlds largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and mid-sized businesses, Vistage...  ...and provide one-on-one coaching, impacting the lives of local executives. As a Chair, youll help leaders seize opportunities, tackle challenges... 

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.

Assistant Property Manager Job at Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.

 ...What youll do: This position supports the Property Manager in all aspects of property management and serves as a liaison between our office and guests and residents with respect to reservations, maintenance and other issues as needed. Your job will include:... 

TELUS Digital AI Data Solutions

Online Task Contributor - English Speaker | Work from Home Job at TELUS Digital AI Data Solutions

 ...If you are looking for a part-time remote position that allows you to enjoy working from home while learning more about and contributing to the development of AI technologies, look no further. This flexible freelance role will help you to make your spare time pay off.... 

Robert Half

Technical Writer Job at Robert Half

 ...Job Title: Technical Writer Data Analytics & Reporting Location: Orlando, FL (Onsite MondayThursday, Remote on Fridays) Reports...  ...and other cross-functional teams to simplify complex technical content for a broad audience. Key Responsibilities... 

Equitable Advisors

Entry Level - Wealth Manager Job at Equitable Advisors

 ...lient Engagement: Build and nurture client relationships through networking events and portfolio management, ensure consistent communication and progress trackingF inancial Strategy Development: Understand clients' financial objectives and risk tolerance to devise...