Senior Applied Research Scientist

Nvidia

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Santa Clara, US Posted 11 days ago $168,000$264,500 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

NVIDIA seeks senior research scientists and engineers to join its pioneering team developing large-scale foundation models for life sciences. Ideal candidates will design and train machine learning models at the intersection of genomics, proteomics, and chemistry, conduct experimental designs to probe model capabilities, mentor colleagues, lead initiatives, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to enhance NVIDIA’s platforms. The role requires a PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Computational Biology, along with 2+ years in deep learning, bioinformatics, chemical engineering, structural biology, or related fields. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in modern AI techniques such as deep learning for sequences, diffusion models, and LLMs, alongside strong software engineering skills in Python, C++, or similar languages, and a robust background in biochemistry, drug discovery, molecular biology, or chemical engineering.

Skills

Python C++ Deep Learning Diffusion Models LLMs Unsupervised Learning Molecular Dynamics Docking Protein Folding Genomics Proteomics Bioinformatics Chemical Engineering Structural Biology NVIDIA Platforms CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design and train large-scale machine learning models at the intersection of genomics, proteomics, and chemistry.
  • Conduct experimental design to test foundation model capabilities in drug discovery.
  • Mentor team members and lead research initiatives on AI applications in life sciences.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to enhance NVIDIA’s platforms for AI models.
  • Engage with the research community through publications, presentations, and collaborations.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Computer Science or Computational Biology with relevant experience.
  • Deep expertise in modern AI techniques like deep learning and unsupervised methods.
  • Strong background in biochemistry, drug discovery, molecular biology, or chemical engineering.
  • Hands-on experience designing, training, and evaluating large neural networks.
  • Excellent software engineering skills in Python, C++, or similar languages.
  • Track record of excellence in research and engineering projects.

Market check

Salary context

This $168,000–$264,500 range sits above 77% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$121,122$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$143,330$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

Nvidia currently has 801 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 797 roles with salary data.

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