Research Scientist – Salesforce AI Research

Salesforce

. Identify research directions with the potential to transform Enterprise AI .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $137,100 - $276,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in developing and scaling AI products from research to real-world applications, with strong capabilities in Python, deep learning frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to publish research and mentor others while maintaining a focus on responsible AI practices.

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Ph.D. In Computer ScienceExperience With PythonDeep Learning FrameworksStrong Publication RecordExperience Building ML Models

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Hard Skills

Deep LearningMachine LearningCompetitive ProgrammingIndependent ResearchAI Product PrototypingModelingAgentic AIMultimodal AIComputer VisionSpeech Intelligence

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationMentoringRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

PyTorchJAXDeepSpeed

Industry Keywords

Enterprise AIResponsible AIAI ResearchReal-World ApplicationsAI Conferences

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open SourcePythonPyTorch

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify research directions with the potential to transform Enterprise AI
Turn promising ideas into zero-to-one AI product prototypes
Work directly with customers to validate needs, test solutions, and refine product direction
Build robust models, agents, and AI systems for real-world enterprise use
Partner with product, engineering, and go-to-market teams to bring solutions to market
Propose and incubate new research ideas
Translate cutting-edge research into production AI capabilities
Publish research at leading AI conferences and open source influential research
Validate innovations with external and internal customers and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Role is only open to prior Salesforce interns; all others will not be considered
Strong publication record at top AI venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, ICCV, ACL, EMNLP) and/or proven track record of shipping AI research into real-world products
Experience with Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or DeepSpeed
Expertise in one or more of: agentic AI and reasoning; multimodal and computer vision; speech intelligence; core modeling and post-training
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and translate ideas into impactful systems
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field — or equivalent full-time industry experience in deep learning research or product
Experience building and scaling ML models for real-world business applications
Experience mentoring and advising other researchers
Strong programming skills, such as competitive programming (e.g., ACM-ICPC) or open source experience
Thoughtfulness about responsible AI, trust, and real-world impact
Ability to solve complex, unsolved problems
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships and drive cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time off programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Job shadowing
Mentorship programs
Talent development courses
Reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process