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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 remote applied researcher jobs.
- PhD or master's degree in computer science, statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, PyTorch, or TensorFlow
- Demonstrated record of original research output including published papers or technical reports
- Experience designing and running controlled experiments and interpreting results at scale
- Strong skills in statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, and causal inference methods
- Ability to communicate complex research findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Tips for Your Remote Applied Researcher Job Search
Build a public research portfolio now
Remote applied researcher hiring managers cannot observe your work process in person, so they rely on what you publish. Document your methods, findings, and decisions in GitHub repos, research notes, or a personal site before you start applying.
Signal async fluency in every application
Remote teams screen applied researchers for written clarity and async discipline from the first message. Write concise, structured cover letters, respond to outreach with well-organized replies, and reference your experience with async research tools like shared notebooks or version-controlled documentation.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
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Prepare for async research take-homes
Many remote applied researcher interviews include a take-home research task meant to replicate real async work conditions. Practice scoping a research question, structuring your analysis, and writing up findings clearly within a defined time window before your first interview.
Remote Applied Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote applied researcher job?
Remote applied researcher roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, rigorous written communication, and the ability to move a research agenda forward without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen heavily for async collaboration skills, comfort with tools like Notion, Confluence, or shared code repositories, and a portfolio showing end-to-end research projects. Published work, open-source contributions, or documented case studies give you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote applied researchers?
Companies hiring remote applied researchers right now include micro1, ASPCA, and Smule, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed AI and data science teams, and large enterprise R&D organizations across software, healthcare, and financial services are consistently among the most active remote hirers for this role.
Can you get a remote applied researcher job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level applied researcher roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal structured onboarding. Remote-first startups and research labs are more open to junior candidates than large enterprises. A strong portfolio of independent projects, contributions to open-source research, or documented work from academic labs can substitute meaningfully for professional experience.
Do you need a degree for remote applied researcher jobs?
Usually, but the weight of a degree varies by employer and research domain. Many remote teams in machine learning, NLP, and computational social science prioritize demonstrated research output, reproducible code, and published or public work over credentials alone. A graduate degree strengthens your case for senior-level roles, but a compelling project portfolio and clear research process can open doors at the entry and mid levels.
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