Data scientist jobs in Hayward, CA and nearby (1,017 jobs)

Data scientist jobs within 25 miles of Hayward, CA. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 1,017
Employers: 380

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $183,387Across 303 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $64.65Across 23 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 18%184 listings
On-site: 15%155 listings

Not specified: 67% (678 listings)

Employers hiring include Apple (106), Walmart (45), Waymo (31).

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Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Senior Data Scientist
Probably Genetic
San Francisco, CA
- $180,000 to $210,000 USD / year
Probably Genetic is changing the lives of patients living with severe, complex diseases. Our data platform is used by drug developers and patient advocacy groups to develop and launch…
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Plenful
San Francisco, CA
- $146,000 to $207,500 USD / year
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Machine Learning Engineer, Inference & Serving (Speech LLM) - San Francisco
Plaud
San Francisco, CA
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Machine Learning Engineer, Speech LLM Training - San Francisco
Plaud
San Francisco, CA
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Member of Data Staff (Data Scientist)
Perplexity
San Francisco, CA
- $175,000 to $330,000 USD / year
We're looking for a data scientist who can turn product questions into clear decisions. You'll work across product, engineering, growth, design, and user research to understand user…
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Petra Security
San Francisco, CA
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Data Scientist - Agentic AI Systems - IFS Loops
IFS
Palo Alto, CA
- $140,000 to $150,000 USD / year
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AI/Machine Learning Engineer - Python - Loops
IFS
Palo Alto, CA
- $130,000 to $150,000 USD / year
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Lead Data Scientist
Onos Health
San Francisco, CA
- $200,000 to $225,000 USD / year
Onos is addressing this by building the largest AI-driven healthcare data platform. Our model enables payers to make faster, more accurate decisions across their populations. By guiding…
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Machine Learning Engineer
Nudge
San Francisco, CA
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Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, Anonymization
Mercor
San Francisco, CA
- $180,000 to $500,000 USD / year
Mercor's mission is to organize human intelligence to power the AI economy. We're a leading AI data company, building the layer between human expertise and frontier models. Millions of…
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Lead Data Scientist
Middesk
San Francisco, CA
- $210,000 to $250,000 USD / year
Middesk is building the data and intelligence infrastructure that helps businesses work together with confidence. We started by creating a comprehensive platform for understanding…
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Data Scientist
Middesk
San Francisco, CA
- $175,000 to $210,000 USD / year
Middesk is building the data and intelligence infrastructure that helps businesses work together with confidence. We started by creating a comprehensive platform for understanding…
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Senior Staff / Principal Machine Learning Scientist, AI Inference & Optimization
Netskope
Santa Clara, CA
…networking for the cloud and AI era. We secure and accelerate cloud, data, and AI in real time, everywhere. Thousands of customers, including more than 30 of the Fortune 100, trust the…
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Machine Learning Engineer Intern
Neuralink
South San Francisco, CA
- $35 USD / hour
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Machine Learning Engineer
Neuralink
South San Francisco, CA
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Machine Learning Engineer (Video Foundation Models & Agentic AI)
Maxinsights
Santa Clara, CA
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Sr. Data Scientist
Mariana Minerals
San Francisco, CA
- $140,000 to $173,000 USD / year
We're hiring a Senior Data Scientist to be the person who makes those numbers trustworthy and legible. You'll own
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Machine Learning Engineer (Autonomy)
Mariana Minerals
San Francisco, CA
- $140,000 to $180,000 USD / year
…industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven…
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Machine Learning Engineer
Mariana Minerals
San Francisco, CA
- $120,000 to $180,000 USD / year
…industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven…
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Autonomy)
Mariana Minerals
San Francisco, CA
- $160,000 to $200,000 USD / year
…industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven…
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Machine Learning Engineer
Latent
San Francisco, CA
- $225,000 to $300,000 USD / year
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Machine Learning Engineer
Krea
San Francisco, CA
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Senior Data Scientist, CompBio
insitro
South San Francisco, CA
We are looking for a computational biologist with expertise across diverse data modalities, including deep experience in either omics or imaging readouts, a strong understa
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Senior Machine Learning Scientist, Imaging
insitro
South San Francisco, CA
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IFS

AI/Machine Learning Engineer - Python - Loops

Palo Alto, CA, United States

$130,000 to $150,000 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $130,000 to $150,000 USD / year
Experience: 2–5 years of professional experience as a Python Engineer / Backend Engineer (experience with AI/ML is a strong plus).
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 18, 2026

Original job description

Company Description IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge. At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust. We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world. We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference. If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, AI/ML, you will design, build, and optimize the backend systems that power intelligent agent workflows. You will work across data pipelines, APIs, and AI/ML frameworks to create reliable, scalable, and production-ready solutions. This role emphasizes strong software engineering fundamentals, with the added dimension of applying AI/ML concepts to real-world enterprise applications.

What You'll Do:

Backend & Systems Engineering
Build and maintain Python-based services, integrations, and data pipelines that support AI agent functionality.
Develop reusable libraries, APIs, and frameworks to accelerate AI-driven product capabilities.
Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability through testing, CI/CD, and performance monitoring.
Applied AI/ML Engineering
Implement and optimize workflows leveraging LLMs, embeddings, RAG systems, and vector databases.
Integrate AI/ML libraries and external APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, Pinecone, Weaviate).
Experiment with prompt engineering and fine-tuning to improve reliability and performance of deployed agents.
Collaboration & Delivery
Partner with product and core engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Contribute to architecture decisions and internal technical documentation.
Support the deployment of agents into enterprise environments with a focus on stability, accuracy, and scale.

Qualifications

2–5 years of professional experience as a Python Engineer / Backend Engineer (experience with AI/ML is a strong plus).
Strong proficiency in Python and familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for integrations.
Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and tools (OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, vector DBs, RAG).
Understanding of system integration patterns and comfort working with RESTful APIs, JSON, and data pipelines
Experience with enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, Helpdesk, Developer platforms, HR/Finance systems) is a plus.
Strong debugging, testing, and optimization skills.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

What Success Looks Like in 3–6 Months

Technical Depth: You’ll be proficient in the internal platform, building integrations and Python services with confidence.
AI/ML Impact: You’ll have delivered backend components that integrate AI/ML capabilities into enterprise workflows.
Engineering Excellence: You’ll contribute to reusable libraries, deployment pipelines, and system reliability practices.
Team Contribution: You’ll collaborate effectively with other engineers and product teams, influencing technical direction.

Additional Information What We’re Offering

Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 plus bonus potential
Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
401K with Company contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and disability benefits
Tuition assistance
Community involvement and volunteering events

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

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Skills

Machine learning
Python
ML
CI/CD
Hugging Face
LangChain
Collaboration
Documentation
JavaScript
TypeScript
ICT system integration
API development
ERP
Technical support
Debugging

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