Top 1214 Research computer scientists Jobs in California

Student Researcher, BS/MS, Fall 2026
Google —Los Angeles, CA
- $98,000 - $131,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Research Scientist
OpenAI —San Francisco, CA
- $250,000 - $445,000 a year
- Full-time
- Fair chance
- Senior level
Research Scientist
Sesame AI —San Francisco, CA
- $190,000 - $320,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
Research Engineer, Computer Use
Anthropic —San Francisco, CA
- $500,000 - $850,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
- Flexible schedule
Research Scientist: Multimodal Learning for Embodied Intelligence
Honda Research Institute USA —San Jose, CA
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
Machine Learning/Computer Vision Research Scientist
Hitachi —Santa Clara, CA
- $164,403 - $193,545 a year
- Email
- Computer Science
- Office
- Java
Research Engineer
OpenAI —San Francisco, CA
- $250,000 - $445,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
Research Scientist, Interpretability
Anthropic —San Francisco, CA
- $350,000 - $850,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Parental leave
- Flexible schedule
Research Scientist, Takeoff Intel
Anthropic —San Francisco, CA
- $350,000 - $850,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Math
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
- Flexible schedule
Student Researcher, PhD, Fall 2026
Google —San Bruno, CA
- $118,000 - $157,000 a year
- Computer Science
- English
- Java
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Research Scientist, Efficient Deep Learning - New College Grad 2026
NVIDIA —Santa Clara, CA
- $168,000 - $264,500 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- C++
- Doctor of Philosophy
Research Scientist: Human-AI Co-Adaptation and Continual Learning
Honda Research Institute USA —San Jose, CA
- Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
- 1 year
Research Engineer
HeyGen —Los Angeles, CA
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Opportunities for advancement
Senior Research Scientist
Pixar Animation Studios —Emeryville, CA
- $219,980 - $284,680 a year
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
PostDoctoral Research Associate
USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $62,400 - $67,080 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Senior level
Research Scientist: AI for Collective State Sensing and Behavior Modeling
Honda Research Institute USA —San Jose, CA
- Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
Research Scientist
Megagon Labs —Mountain View, CA
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Java
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Research Scientist, Google Cloud AI Research
Google —Mountain View, CA
- $147,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Java
Research Scientist: Human-Centric Visual Intelligence
Honda Research Institute USA —San Jose, CA
- Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
- 1 year
AIML - Machine Learning Researcher, MLR
Apple —Cupertino, CA
- $150,400 - $277,600 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance

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Student Researcher, BS/MS, Fall 2026

Google -
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Internship
$98,000 - $131,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

English

Full Job Description

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in the applicant’s best interest to apply early. The anticipated application window is open until November 27, 2026, but may close earlier if all available projects are full. Applications submitted after the application window or once role is closed/projects are full will not be considered.

Participation in this program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the engagement.

This opportunity is intended for students who are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program in Computer Science or a related field. Our Student Researcher opportunities are flexible in time commitment, length of opportunity, and onsite/remote nature, depending on the specific project and host needs. Start dates for this role are typically August through December.

This program is best suited for students who will not be seeking full time employment following this role, as this program is non-conversion eligible.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program.

To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English (PDFs preferred).

Please ensure your anticipated graduation dates (in MM/YY) and any proficiency in coding languages are listed on the resume.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based Interns. Benefits for this role include:

Health, dental, vision insurance
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Princeton, NJ, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field.
Experience in one area of computer science (e.g., Natural Language Understanding, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas).

Preferred qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after completion of the internship.
Currently attending a degree program in the United States.
Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time, or at a lab.
Experience contributing research communities or efforts, including publishing papers in major conferences or journals.
Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, etc.).

About the job

The Student Researcher Program fosters academic collaborations by hiring students onto research projects aligned to company priorities in scientific advancement. The program offers placements on teams across Google, for research, engineering, and science roles. As a Student Researcher, you will have the opportunity to participate in research projects focused on developing solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.

Student Researcher projects are exploratory and experiences that drive scientific advancement across a multitude of research areas. Students will work collaboratively on projects that explore innovative research challenges and support the creation of breakthrough technologies.

Projects vary in duration and location based on team and student requirements. It is required that you are located in one of the specific country locations identified for this role for the full duration of the engagement. When you apply, you will be considered for Student Researcher positions across all of Google's research teams including Google DeepMind, Google Research, Google Cloud and more. This allows us to find the right project match for your skills and interests

Researchers across Google are working to advance the state of the art in computing and build the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we invest in foundational research and work on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers and research scientists. Whether we're shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $98,000-$131,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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