Research Scientist, GenAI, DeepMind
DeepMind
Mountain View, CA · Posted October 23, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for AI-skill jobs45% · of 100
- #1Best cities for AI-skill jobs in the West Coast45% · of 71
- #1Best cities for mid-career professionals in the West Coast68% · of 71
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About the job
Minimum qualifications: PhD degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Computational Neuroscience, or a related quantitative scientific discipline, or equivalent practical research experience. Experience in leading research projects from ideation to completion, including managing technical roadmaps and experimental workflows. Experience in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., JAX, PyTorch, TensorFlow). Experience with peer-reviewed publications as lead or primary author in AI/ML venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ACL, Nature, Science).