Mid Level AI/ML Researcher Jobs
Mid level ai/ml researcher jobs go to researchers ready to own experiments end to end, drive modeling decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates on methodology and best practices. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Automotive, with a strong mix of remote and hybrid roles, and employers like General Motors, Amazon Web Services, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.
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Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Machine Learning Researcher - Narratologist to join our R&D Team exploring potential new features for game development. In this role you will find and push the boundaries of computational narratology, the study of techniques to understand and react to (but not generate) narrative text.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and build ML systems for complex narrative analysis.
- Quantitatively improve key NLP models, designing and/or integrating new models.
- Effectively leverage cloud infrastructure for training and serving.
- Keep a finger on the pulse of SOTA for key topics.
- Present results internally and possibly at external conferences.
- Optimize ML systems for cost, latency, and quality.
- Facilitate the deployment of results in demos.
Qualifications
- Sophisticated experimental NLP background in academic or industrial research.
- 5+ experience programming.
- Fluent in Python and C++ (or Unreal C++).
- Intellectually curious, ambitious, open-minded, and proactive.
- Capable of taking high-level goals, making a plan, driving it forward, and being accountable for the results.
Nice to Haves:
- Game development experience, especially in Unreal Engine.
- Relevant publications in narratology.
- Personal projects in ML.
Additional Information
The application window for this position will close by March 1st, 2027. This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote. As part of our pre-employment process, candidates selected for this position will be required to complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Health & Well-Being
- Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
- Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
- Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
- RED Parents Network — support for working parents.
- Flexible working hours.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
- A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
- Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
- No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
This position is a new role.
Estimated pay range for this position:
$136,600 - $250,500 USD annually.
At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.
If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously.
Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Machine Learning Researcher - Narratologist to join our R&D Team exploring potential new features for game development. In this role you will find and push the boundaries of computational narratology, the study of techniques to understand and react to (but not generate) narrative text.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and build ML systems for complex narrative analysis.
- Quantitatively improve key NLP models, designing and/or integrating new models.
- Effectively leverage cloud infrastructure for training and serving.
- Keep a finger on the pulse of SOTA for key topics.
- Present results internally and possibly at external conferences.
- Optimize ML systems for cost, latency, and quality.
- Facilitate the deployment of results in demos.
Qualifications
- Sophisticated experimental NLP background in academic or industrial research.
- 5+ experience programming.
- Fluent in Python and C++ (or Unreal C++).
- Intellectually curious, ambitious, open-minded, and proactive.
- Capable of taking high-level goals, making a plan, driving it forward, and being accountable for the results.
Nice to Haves:
- Game development experience, especially in Unreal Engine.
- Relevant publications in narratology.
- Personal projects in ML.
Additional Information
The application window for this position will close by March 1st, 2027. This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote. As part of our pre-employment process, candidates selected for this position will be required to complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Health & Well-Being
- Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
- Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
- Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
- RED Parents Network — support for working parents.
- Flexible working hours.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
- A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
- Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
- No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
This position is a new role.
Estimated pay range for this position:
$136,600 - $250,500 USD annually.
At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.
If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously.
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Mid Level AI/ML Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level ai/ml researcher job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you defined the research direction, selected the modeling approach, and delivered measurable results with minimal guidance. A strong application shows depth in at least one domain, such as NLP, computer vision, or reinforcement learning, along with evidence you've shipped work that influenced a product or publication. Tailor your materials to the specific research problems the team is solving.
Which companies hire mid level ai/ml researchers?
Companies hiring mid level ai/ml researchers right now include General Motors, Amazon Web Services, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of organizations, including technology firms building core AI products, enterprise companies scaling machine learning capabilities, and research-driven organizations across healthcare, finance, and defense.
Are there remote mid level ai/ml researcher jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 50% of mid level ai/ml researcher openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly research workflows have adapted to distributed teams. On-site roles still exist, particularly at labs and organizations where access to specialized hardware or in-person collaboration is part of the research process.
How do I move up to a mid level ai/ml researcher role?
The move from entry level to mid level happens as you build a pattern of independent contribution over time. Focus on deepening expertise in a specific research area, taking on progressively larger scopes within projects, and generating outputs that others can build on, whether that means published findings, reusable pipelines, or model improvements with clear impact metrics. Mentoring even one or two peers signals you're operating at the next level.
Which industries hire the most mid level ai/ml researchers?
Mid Level ai/ml researcher roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring because they have both the data infrastructure and the product or operational complexity that makes sustained AI research investment worthwhile at the mid level.