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Project Controls Analyst – San Jose, CA

Are you ready to make an impact in the Power industry?

Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.

We are seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support our growing team in San Jose, CA. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.

About PTAG

At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.

Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.

Our values include:

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
• Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
• Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
• Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
• Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.

Role & Responsibilities

• In this role, you will: In this role, you will support the successful delivery of capital infrastructure projects through effective schedule management, cost control, and performance reporting.

Schedule Management

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6
• Monitor schedule progress, identify critical path impacts, and perform schedule updates
• Support schedule analysis including forecasting, variance identification, and milestone tracking

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Perform cost analysis, forecasting, and budget tracking across project workstreams
• Support Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) processes
• Track project expenditures and support cost reporting aligned with project budgets

Earned Value & Performance Reporting

• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes including CPI/SPI performance analysis
• Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports, including dashboards, KPIs, progress curves, and cost/schedule trends
• Provide data-driven insights to support project decision-making

Project Controls Integration

• Collaborate with Project Managers, engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders to align project plans, progress updates, and forecasts
• Supporting integrated project controls processes across schedule, cost, risk, and change management

Change & Risk Management

• Support change control processes, evaluating impacts to project scope, cost, and schedule
• Assist with risk identification, analysis, and contingency planning
• Maintain documentation supporting project controls governance and reporting requirements

Qualifications / Requirements

• To succeed in this role, you bring: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of project controls experience supporting capital infrastructure projects
• Experience supporting Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and substation projects
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with cost management platforms such as SAP, EcoSys, Prism, or similar systems
• Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance metrics
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as PMP, AACEI (CCP, PSP), or similar
• Experience supporting utility or regulated infrastructure programs
• Familiarity with integrated project controls within large capital project environments

Salary Range for Role $ 105,000 - $110,000

Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.

Why Join PTAG?

At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects. Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.

PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

PTAG uses AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job-related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.

NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated Global Sourcing Manager to join our Ecosystem Enablement Team. In this role, you will develop and implement sourcing strategy and engagement plans with key supply partners to align with NVIDIA's pioneering technology and product roadmap. You will play a critical role in enabling new product development and scaling global capacity to support NVIDIA's growing ecosystem needs worldwide.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive sourcing and supply chain strategies in collaboration with Global Commodity Managers and cross-functional partners.
• Identify, evaluate, and engage key ecosystem partners across commodity categories such as thermal, mechanical, power supply, cabling, and data center infrastructure equipment.
• Drive supplier qualification efforts in partnership with engineering and program teams to ensure a resilient and strategically aligned Recommended Vendor List (RVL) across critical ecosystem commodities.
• Act as a strategic partner to engineering, business units, and supplier organizations, ensuring capacity, material readiness, and solution alignment to ungate and accelerate GPU deployments.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure alignment on performance, capacity, and investment that supports NVIDIA's global growth and technology roadmap.
• Drive supplier readiness and investment to ensure sufficient global capacity and a resilient supply chain that meets NVIDIA's ecosystem expansion and GPU ramp-up requirements.
• Lead supply chain risk mitigation and enablement initiatives, including qualification, business continuity planning, and continuous improvement programs to strengthen overall supply resilience.
• Apply expertise in should-cost modeling and market trend analysis to ensure RVL suppliers offer competitive and balanced pricing.

What we need to see:

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or related roles in the high-tech industry.
• Proven experience managing diverse commodities; experience in mechanical, liquid cooling, or power is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to drive supplier qualification and cost modeling with cross-functional partners.
• Solid program management skills, with a track record of delivering results in complex, global environments.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience); Master's degree preferred.
• Outstanding communication and influence skills with internal and external collaborators.
• High integrity, strong initiative, and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and initiative in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Deep analytical skills with a focus on accuracy, thoroughness, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to manage multiple programs and deadlines.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technological world's most desirable employers; we have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unparalleled growth, best-in-class teams are rapidly growing. If you're creative and autonomous with a real passion for your work, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 270,250 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

We're partnering with a fast-growing, well-funded startup building an AI-driven decision engine for large-scale marketing optimization. This team is applying quantitative, trading-style strategies to improve how millions of dollars are allocated across digital channels—already delivering significant efficiency gains for major global brands.

About the Role

This is a high-impact ML engineering role focused on building the core models and systems that drive automated decision-making. You won't just train models—you'll design the financial logic and execution systems that determine how real capital is deployed in dynamic markets. From identifying inefficiencies to executing decisions in production, you'll own the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design Core Algorithms: Build models to predict value (e.g., LTV), optimize budget allocation, and detect performance degradation signals
• Build Execution Systems: Develop robust API integrations to deploy decisions in real time across major platforms
• Own Production ML: Take models from prototype → production with strong monitoring, latency control, and drift detection
• Backtest & Validate: Create simulation frameworks to test strategies before real-world deployment

Qualifications

• 4+ years applying ML/optimization in real-world systems
• Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and linear algebra
• Experience deploying models in high-throughput production environments
• Comfortable balancing speed vs. rigor—shipping quickly, then scaling thoughtfully
• Thinks in systems, not scripts

Required Skills

• Background in quantitative finance, trading systems, or ad-tech (RTB)
• Experience with convex optimization or advanced optimization techniques
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows

Preferred Skills

• Bonus: Background in quantitative finance, trading systems, or ad-tech (RTB)
• Bonus: Experience with convex optimization or advanced optimization techniques
• Bonus: Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows

Pay range and compensation package

• $160,000 – $250,000 base salary
• Meaningful equity
• Full health benefits + unlimited PTO
• Relocation support (Bay Area)
• Daily meals provided

Pacific International has been exclusively retained by a global leader in the development and production of consumer electronic components, enabling their customers to innovate and expand capabilities.

As they have sustained themselves as a global market leader, they are looking for an Account Director to further expand their reach in the consumer electronics industry. This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to build and deploy strategies for a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead customer strategy, serving as the primary point of contact and building strong cross‑functional relationships while overseeing commercial and technical initiatives.
• Identify new technology opportunities, expand engagement across business units, and pursue growth with additional OEMs by aligning solutions to customer roadmaps.
• Coordinate with global engineering, operations, and program teams to drive successful development from concept through mass production.
• Lead pricing negotiations, contract and agreement reviews, and annual planning to drive revenue growth while ensuring profitability and long‑term alignment.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activity to guide strategy.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline visibility, and account documentation using CRM and internal tools.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field
• 7-10+ years of sales experience in the consumer electronics or electronic component industry.
• Direct experience managing relationships with consumer electronic OEMs is required.
• Experience managing global customers,
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder accounts within the consumer electronics industry.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

The Global Account Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining key customer accounts, working both independently and in collaboration with an account team. This role has both strategic and tactical responsibilities. The Global Account Manager ensures that Cohu is positioned for long‑term success with assigned customers by aligning internal resources and coordinating operational execution to meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

• Maintain overall responsibility for managing Cohu’s business and relationships with assigned customer accounts. Collaborate with global cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Sales, Finance, Operations) to communicate customer expectations and ensure Cohu is meeting bookings targets and achieving desired market share.

• Serve as the primary internal and external contact for customer issues. Lead meetings to define and present technical information and drive delivery schedule communications.

• Schedule and coordinate regular product reviews, management reviews, technology roadmap discussions, and other meetings to understand customer requirements, identify growth opportunities, and influence future business.

• Communicate regularly with customers as their primary point of escalation and incident management. Own customer issues, ensure timely resolution, and escalate to senior management when necessary.

• Build and cultivate strong relationships across multiple levels within customer organizations to achieve strategic selling objectives by influencing key stakeholders.

• Maintain visibility into customer operations and plans. Identify and address potential gaps in Cohu’s performance before they escalate. Monitor and communicate customer strategy shifts that may impact Cohu’s business.

• Create and deliver technical presentations as needed.

• Prepare and distribute regular reports documenting account activities, key events, status updates, and action items.

• Take ownership of customer satisfaction scorecards; address issues with urgency to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Prepare timely responses to RFQs and RFIs.

• Lead contract negotiations, collaborating with internal stakeholders to define negotiation strategies and achieve optimal results.

• Provide leadership in setting work priorities and schedules across the organization to support customer needs.

• Identify, define, and develop new business opportunities.

• Prepare accurate and timely forecasts.

• Coordinate and host customer meetings and conference calls. Lead or participate in Equipment User Group meetings as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering with emphasis in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in the semiconductor equipment industry or related business, serving in a sales, service, or marketing capacity as a supplier or user of back‑end equipment.

• Experience working with customers manufacturing AI-, ML-, or HPC‑class semiconductor devices—such as Nvidia, Google, Microsoft, Apple, OpenAI (ChatGPT), or similar advanced computing chipmakers

Skills / Technical Requirements

• Ability to function successfully in a dynamic, high‑pressure environment while remaining calm, confident, and solutions‑focused.

• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to apply situational leadership and collaborate effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and motivate cross‑functional teams to achieve objectives.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Job Conditions / Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment but includes regular time at customer sites and on factory floors.

• Domestic and international travel is required.

Protective Equipment

• Required in designated areas.

With more than 3000 employees worldwide, we offer challenging and rewarding work experiences, generous employee benefits and a strong company culture. If you are looking for a global publicly traded company that provides you with international experience and a challenging work environment, then Cohu is your choice.

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Cohu firmly supports the U.S. national and various state and local policies of equal employment opportunity which are designed to provide equality of employment and advancement opportunities to every individual without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected category.

In addition, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified disabled individuals, upon request.

Globally, Cohu is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing employment, in the U.S. and in all other locations around the world where we have operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support NPIs and technical transfer activities within manufacturing.
• Assist in system upgrades including Chromeleon, validating documentation updates.
• Author, revise, and ensure compliance of SOPs, work instructions, BOMs, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Manage change control activities and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Analyze production data to identify and implement process improvements.

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience in manufacturing documentation and change control processes.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis using Excel.
• Experience working in a regulated or quality-driven environment
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems or manufacturing software tools
• Experience supporting system implementations or upgrades
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Industry Experience Required: Experience in a regulated manufacturing or operations environment, preferably within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector, is highly desirable. This position does not require any travel.

About FalkorDB

FalkorDB is the world’s fastest graph database, engineered for real-time, high-scale enterprise applications. We are the engine behind the next generation of cybersecurity, fraud detection, and AI-driven systems. As we scale our footprint, we are looking for a foundational sales leader to own the Bay Area and drive our enterprise expansion.

The Role

We are seeking an Enterprise Hunter not a "Farmer." You are a high-octane sales professional with a track record of crushing quotas in the deep-tech software space. You don’t just manage a territory; you dominate it.

You will be responsible for navigating complex, technical sales cycles and building strategic partnerships with the most innovative companies in the world. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on the hunt and wants to shape the GTM strategy of a category-defining company.

What You’ll Do

• Drive New Business: Execute a ruthless territory plan to acquire "new logo" enterprise accounts across Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and AI.
• Navigate Technical Cycles: Lead complex, POC-driven sales motions, moving seamlessly between developer-level technical deep dives and executive-level value propositions.
• Multi-Thread Strategic Deals: Build deep relationships with CTOs, VPs of R&D, and Architects to ensure FalkorDB is the standard for their infrastructure.
• Scale the GTM: Partner with Product and Marketing to refine our messaging and contribute to the regional growth playbook.
• Forecast with Precision: Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene and provide predictable revenue forecasting.

What We’re Looking For

• The Track Record: 5+ years of quota-carrying experience in enterprise software, consistently landing in the top 10% of your peer group.
• Technical Fluency: You speak the language of infrastructure, databases, and developer tools. You aren't afraid to get your hands dirty in a discovery session.
• Strategic Agility: Experience managing 6–12 month sales cycles with a "win-fast" mentality.
• The Startup Mindset: You excel in high-accountability, low-bureaucracy environments. You see a lack of process as an opportunity to build one.
• The Network: A pre-existing network within the Bay Area tech ecosystem is a significant advantage.

The "Edge" (Preferred Experience)

• Direct experience selling Graph Technology or high-performance data platforms.
• Background in Open Source business models or hybrid SaaS/On-prem environments.
• Experience at high-growth icons like Neo4j, MongoDB, Snowflake, Redis, or Databricks.

Why FalkorDB?

• Product Superiority: Sell a product with undeniable technical benchmarks and clear market differentiation.
• Uncapped Upside: A competitive compensation plan designed to reward over-achievement.
• Influence: Direct access to founders and the ability to influence the product roadmap.
• Growth: The opportunity to be one of the first boots on the ground in our most critical market.

Job Type: Full-time

Sequoia Living – San Francisco High-Rise Community

Sequoia Living is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Director of Environmental Services to lead operations in our high-rise community. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for creating a safe, clean, efficient, and beautifully maintained environment for the residents who call our community home.

If you are a hands-on, solutions oriented facilities professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and you are passionate about leading teams, elevating service standards, and improving the daily lived experience of residents this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Experience in a CCRC, senior living, healthcare, assisted living, or hospital setting is required.

Why This Role Matters

As the Director of Environmental Services, you are the operational backbone of the community. You ensure residents live in a well-maintained, safe, and welcoming environment while leading a diverse and dedicated team across plant operations, maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, landscaping, safety, and construction oversight. Your work directly impacts resident experience, staff satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset preservation.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Leadership & Department Oversight

• Lead all Environmental Services functions, including plant operations, maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, landscaping, and safety programs.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and develop supervisors and frontline staff; foster a culture aligned with Sequoia Living’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment to Inclusion.
• Manage administrative operations, staff schedules, training, coaching, and performance review processes.

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee the community’s preventative and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations (EPA, ADA, OSHA/OSHPD, Titles 8, 19, 22 & 24).
• Review maintenance projects, repairs, and inventory needs; recommend improvement plans to community leadership and the Director of Design & Construction.
• Ensure the community’s safety programs (Fire, Disaster, Emergency Response, Hazardous Materials Plans) are up-to-date and fully implemented.
• Train staff in safe work practices, including asbestos and industrial chemical handling.

Construction, Capital Projects & Renovations

• Manage capital project planning and execution, including apartment renovations, building upgrades, and major infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain computerized capital budget tools, plan expenditures, and ensure timely project completion.
• Solicit and evaluate contractor bids; manage vendor relationships, permits, and certificates of insurance.

Budgeting & Resource Management

• Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets; track expenses and ensure cost control.
• Oversee energy conservation and utility monitoring to optimize efficiency.

Resident & Community Engagement

• Serve as a responsive partner to residents and committees on maintenance needs and special projects.
• Communicate professionally and collaboratively with department heads, staff, vendors, regulatory bodies, and Sequoia Living leadership.

Risk, Safety & Compliance

• Act as the community’s Safety Coordinator: oversee workplace safety programs, ensure incident reporting, support workers’ compensation processes, and lead safety initiatives.
• Identify and report resident concerns related to physical, mental, or emotional well-being.
• Participate in on-call rotation and support emergency response as needed.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Experience

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in environmental services, facilities management, plant operations, or maintenance preferably in healthcare, senior living, or a residential community.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading diverse teams.
• Prior experience with building systems (HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, electrical/mechanical systems, automation, and life/safety equipment).
• CCRC or healthcare environment experience strongly preferred.

Education

• High school diploma required; 2+ years of college or trade school coursework in engineering, facilities management, or environmental services preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field strongly preferred.

Key Knowledge & Skills

• Regulatory & Compliance: Deep understanding of building codes, construction regulations, OSHA/OSHPD, Titles 8, 19, 22 & 24, ADA, and environmental compliance.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics; strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Safety & Risk Management: Expertise in workplace safety, hazardous materials handling, emergency response, and risk mitigation.
• Operational Excellence: Skilled in housekeeping, maintenance, landscaping, sanitation, and environmental cleaning standards.
• Project Management: Strong planning, scheduling, and vendor management experience.
• Technology Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office and capable of learning maintenance, inventory, and HR systems.
• Communication & Leadership: Collaborative, calm under pressure, resident-centered, and able to lead with empathy and professionalism.

Why Work at Sequoia Living?

• A mission-driven organization devoted to enriching the lives of older adults.
• An opportunity to lead a critical operations team in an established and respected nonprofit community.
• A collaborative culture where your expertise directly shapes resident safety, comfort, and quality of life.
• A role with variety, challenge, and the ability to influence long-term building health and operational excellence.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a proactive leader who finds purpose in maintaining exceptional environments, developing strong teams, and ensuring operational excellence we encourage you to apply. Join a community that values integrity, compassion, and innovation.

Amber Bio is a biotechnology company pioneering new gene editing modalities using multi-kilobase edits to reach previously undruggable patient populations. Founded by pioneers in the CRISPR field from leading institutions for gene editing research, the company is developing a first-of-its-kind RNA editing platform that can correct thousands of bases at once, thereby correcting genetic mutations safely and reversibly. If you are interested in building a new frontier in genetic medicine, we welcome you to apply.

Job Description: High-Throughput Screening Research Associate II, III (Biodesigner II, III)

Responsibilities:

• Perform massively parallel reporter assays and high-throughput screens across diverse cellular contexts using cellular and molecular readouts.
• Develop and execute molecular biology workflows such as vector design and cloning, DNA/RNA extraction, RT-PCR, qPCR, and next-generation sequencing.
• Support cell culture activities and experiments in multiple cell lines, at small and large scales.
• Design and execute cell-based assays (AAV/lentiviral transduction, transfection, flow cytometry, immunostaining, and other plate reader assays).
• Engineer and characterize cell-based systems using synthetic biology tools and techniques.
• Conduct and troubleshoot experiments, independently and in collaboration with colleagues, to optimize screening throughput, sensitivity, and specificity.
• Proactively troubleshoot technical issues and recommend potential corrective actions based on personal observations and literature searches.
• Prepare summaries of data and present internally to colleagues and management.
• Draft SOPs, follow protocols, diligently document experimental data in lab notebooks, and organize and maintain electronic work records.
• Author scientific reports and data summaries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals, bridging early discovery with high-throughput screens to nominate and optimize candidates for further characterization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of industry wet lab experience.
• Mammalian cell culture experience (culturing, transfecting and transducing cells, and DNA/RNA purification from cells).
• Molecular biology expertise (vector design and cloning, qPCR, primer and probe design, DNA/RNA extraction workflows)
• Critical thinker with excellent communication skills who thrives in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preference will be given to those who display:

• High throughput screening assay development in an industry setting.
• High motivation, with a strong work ethic and dedication to generating impact.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to extract deep insights from data.
• First-principles thinking, and an ability to refine one’s intuition based on additional data.
• Ability to go from ideation to data in an independent fashion.
• Long-term personal vision with defined career goals.
• High EQ with team-oriented thinking.
• Experience with pooled, high-throughput screens using next-generation sequencing-based readouts, and/or preparing screening plasmid libraries from synthesized oligo arrays.
• Experience with CRISPR-Cas systems and/or gene editing and delivery technologies.
• Experience preparing next-generation sequencing libraries (Illumina, PacBio, and/or Nanopore platforms).

If you have a passion for advancing gene editing technologies and desire to be part of a pioneering biotech company, we encourage you to apply and join our ambitious team.

Please apply directly through LinkedIn.

Amber Bio is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Title: AI Research Scientist

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
• Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
• Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
• Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
• Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
• Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
• Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
• Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
• Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
• Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
• Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
• Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
• Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA