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Building something ambitious requires focus, resilience, and a willingness to take on challenging work. At Miris, we believe that this work can be deeply meaningful when it is supported by a strong team, a clear sense of purpose, and a shared commitment to achieving important outcomes. We are looking for people who are energized by complex problems and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
The Opportunity:
Miris is seeking exceptional, outcome-focused Applied Researchers (Senior+) to join our fully remote R&D team. You will navigate the fast-moving Gaussian splatting and radiance field research, pushing the bleeding edge to deliver exceptional immersive streaming experiences to low-powered mobile devices. This applied, highly collaborative role involves taking ideas from theory to production rollout, partnering with rendering and cloud teams to build a seamless end-to-end system that transforms varied user inputs into exceptional spatial experiences.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct applied research into novel methods for representing, compressing, and streaming static and animated 3D content, with a strong focus on varied radiance field primitives and efficiency for low-power mobile AR/VR devices
- Quickly develop proof-of-concepts and transition successful experiments to production-ready code to advance our streaming pipeline
- Design and evaluate algorithms for scene reconstruction, 3D compression, and adaptive streaming based on network conditions and device capabilities
- Drive solutions to multi-disciplinary problems like streaming animated content, real-time relighting, and integrating trained content into a live AR environment
- Own end-to-end customer outcomes by understanding customer needs and translating them into innovative technology solutions that drive customer success.
- Proactively follow and apply the latest computer graphics research related to novel view synthesis on mobile devices, such as radiance fields, differentiable rendering, and photogrammetry
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of industry experience with a MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven expertise in novel view synthesis and 3D graphics research (e.g., radiance fields, Gaussian splatting, NeRF), evidenced by a strong understanding of modern rendering pipelines and a track record of delivering advancements to the state of the art as seen in publications in top-tier conferences or delivery of significant industry products.
- Excellent programming skills in Python with aptitude working in large systems and ability to leverage AI to accelerate problem solving in your daily work
- Demonstrated ability to be outcome-focused and move quickly in a fast-paced environment
Target Base Salary Range
$102,693 - $287,488 USD
About Us:
Miris is a cutting-edge technology company building the future of 3D content delivery at global scale. Our mission is to empower creators and developers to deliver high-fidelity, photorealistic 3D experiences to billions of users instantly, seamlessly, and across all major platforms and devices. Backed by patented innovations, Miris leverages state-of-the-art advancements in neural rendering, including radiance fields, Gaussian splatting, and new AI-assisted graphics approaches. Our platform unlocks the ability to deliver complex digital scenes, anywhere and anytime, without making compromises on speed, cost, and scale.
Compensation:
At Miris, our compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. We offer fair pay that reflects the value of each role within our organization and the broader market. We believe that every employee who brings impact should share in our success with equity options as a key component of our compensation package. Base salary is influenced by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and responsibilities of the role, internal equity across similar roles, external market benchmarks for comparable positions, and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent expenses
- Flexible working hours
- Generous PTO Program
- 401K plan
- Technology stipend
- Wellness stipend
- Equity options
Globally, benefits may vary depending on a candidate's location
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in applied research scientist jobs.
- PhD in computer science, statistics, machine learning, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Published or submitted research in peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience designing and running large-scale experiments on real-world datasets
- Strong communication skills for presenting technical findings to cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with cloud computing environments and distributed training infrastructure
Tips for Your Applied Research Scientist Job Search
Lead your resume with research output
Applied research scientist roles prioritize publications, patents, and deployed models over job titles. List first-author papers, conference presentations, and any work that shipped to production, so hiring committees can immediately gauge your research depth and applied impact.
Distinguish applied from basic research clearly
Many listings specifically want candidates who bridge theory and product. Reframe your resume language around outcomes: a model that reduced latency, a dataset that improved accuracy at scale. Reviewers screen out purely academic profiles that never mention real-world constraints.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists applied research scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target teams by research agenda not just company name
Large tech companies run dozens of research teams with different focuses. Find the specific group publishing in your area, then apply to their opening rather than a generic company listing. Your cover letter should reference that team's recent work by name.
Prepare a research talk for the interview loop
Most applied research scientist loops include a 45-to-60-minute research presentation. Practice explaining a core paper or project to a mixed audience of engineers and scientists, covering the problem framing, your methodological choices, limitations you encountered, and what you would do differently.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Applied research roles vary widely in how much time is allocated to open-ended research versus roadmap work. Before accepting an offer, clarify the expected ratio, publication policies, and whether you can open-source code. These terms shape your day-to-day as much as the title does.
Applied Research Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most applied research scientists?
Capital One, Meta, and Apple are hiring the most applied research scientists right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest on teams focused on large-scale modeling, computer vision, and biomedical AI.
How many applied research scientist jobs are remote?
About 72% of applied research scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the lab-independent nature of much of this work. Sub-areas such as natural language processing and reinforcement learning research tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible roles, while hardware-adjacent or wet-lab research positions are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become an applied research scientist?
Most applied research scientist roles require a doctoral degree in a quantitative field, so the first step is completing a PhD with a thesis that demonstrates original research. Build a publication record at recognized venues during your program, contribute to open-source projects, and pursue internships at industry research labs to show you can apply academic methods to product constraints. After graduation, entry-level researcher or research engineer roles are common starting points.
Can you get an applied research scientist job with little or no experience?
Breaking in without prior industry experience is possible if your academic or independent research output is strong. A portfolio of reproducible experiments, a preprint with meaningful results, or a well-documented open-source project can substitute for years of industry tenure at many hiring teams. Research internships during your studies are the most direct bridge, since they give you a reference and a clear line from academic to applied work on your resume.
What does the applied research scientist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering machine learning fundamentals, probability, and coding. Candidates who pass move to a full loop that includes a research presentation, additional technical rounds testing system design and experimentation methodology, and a cross-functional interview to assess communication with engineering and product partners. The research talk is usually the most heavily weighted component.
Where can I find and apply to applied research scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to applied research scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your research area and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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