Research Scientist Computer Vision and Machine Learning

We have an opening for a Research Scientist in Computer Vision and Machine Learning to develop advanced algorithms and software for image and video understanding in support of problems of national importance. This role sits at the intersection of computer vision image processing software engineering and applied machine learning.

You will work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment alongside experts in computer vision machine learning scientific computing and domain science. This role combines fundamental research with the development of robust reproducible software systems that support mission-critical applications. This position is in the Computational Engineering Division (CED) within the Engineering Directorate.

Depending on your assignment this position may offer a hybrid schedule blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. 

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Conduct original research in computer vision image processing and machine learning.
• Develop test and evaluate algorithms for tasks such as segmentation tracking temporal reasoning scene understanding anomaly detection multimodal fusion and perception under uncertainty or occlusion.
• Build models and software that perform robustly on noisy and sparse data.
• Design and execute rigorous experiments benchmarking strategies and error analyses to assess model performance reliability and limitations.
• Develop research software using disciplined engineering practices including code review testing documentation version control and traceability.
• Establish and maintain reproducible MLOps workflows for data preparation experiment tracking model and dataset versioning automated training and evaluation packaging and deployment.
• Present results at reviews seminars and scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed venues as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Additional job responsibilities at the SES.3 level

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to multiple diverse technical teams of LLNL scientists and engineers to operationalize research and development advancements for LLNL national security programs while executing projects and tasks and balancing priorities of customers and partners to ensure deadlines are met.
• Independently determine technical objectives and criteria to satisfy project deliverables and execute the appropriate technical approaches.
• Oversee the activities of other personnel providing informal mentoring and guidance to less-experienced team members.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Masters degree in computer science data science applied mathematics or a related field with emphasis in machine learning image processing or scientific computing or the equivalent combination of education and related experience .
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in computer vision and machine learning especially for image or video data.
• Experience with Python programming skills and comprehensive experience in applied machine learning including developing and evaluating models using PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Demonstrated experience with reproducible ML workflows experiment tracking model and dataset versioning automated evaluation and testing.
• Experience with AI coding agents to support agentic development accelerate research iteration automate experimentation and enable reproducible software development.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills to effectively develop creative solutions to moderately complex problems.
• Ability to travel off-site for sponsor and customer interactions.

Additional qualifications at the SES.3 level 

• PhD in computer science data science applied mathematics or a related field with emphasis in computer vision machine learning image processing or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced level knowledge in one or more of the following areas: computer vision video object segmentation multi-object tracking.
• Advanced leadership skills and experience and demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment to effectively manage diverse technical teams in executing projects. Ability to independently develop and execute complex analyses and to prepare and finalize tailored reports.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and present technical information to a variety of audiences.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience in one or more of the following: video understanding multi-object tracking segmentation scientific imaging remote sensing sensor fusion multimodal learning or autonomous perception.
• Experience deploying or sustaining computer vision or ML systems in operational or mission-critical environments. Experience working with high-performance computing distributed training or large-scale data processing environments.
• Experience maintaining or modernizing codes while preserving reliability and continuity of operations.
• Familiarity with secure regulated or high-consequence research and engineering environments.
• Ability to balance exploratory research with delivery documentation validation and stakeholder needs.

Pay Range

$146340 - $222564 Annually

$146340 - $185544 Annually for the SES.2 level
$175530 - $222564 Annually for the SES.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs. 

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This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
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  Full-time