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# Junior Research Scientist at EliseAI

- **Company:** [EliseAI](https://feeny.ai/companies/eliseai)
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Compensation:** $150k–$230k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-04-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/EliseAI/0fb4a3ab-1472-4180-8f0c-9f898260f3bd/application

**Skills:** Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Python, R, Large Language Models

> As a Junior Research Scientist at EliseAI, you will develop and refine machine learning architectures for conversational flow and large language models. You will conduct analyses to support decision-making, optimize tenant engagement strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy AI solutions. Thi...

## Job description

## About EliseAI

At EliseAI, we're improving the industries that matter most: housing and healthcare. Everyone needs a place to live and access to quality healthcare, yet both are often harder to secure than they should be.

By integrating AI agents deeply into existing workflows, we make them more efficient, reduce costs, and improve the experience for everyone.

- Housing: We simplify how renters tour apartments, sign leases, submit maintenance requests, and stay connected with their property team—bringing everything they need for their home into one place.
- Healthcare: We make it easy to schedule appointments, complete intake forms, and we help patients communicate with providers, so everyone can focus on health instead of paperwork.

With EliseAI, organizations reduce manual work, improve accessibility, and deliver a seamless experience across essential services. We recently raised a [$350 million](https://eliseai.com/blog/intelligence-is-getting-cheaper-life-should-too) funding round at a $4 billion valuation led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Bessemer Venture Partners to accelerate this mission.

## About the Role

EliseAI invites top-tier professionals in Machine Learning and adjacent disciplines to join our team. This position is perfectly suited for individuals with a robust mathematical and quantitative foundation—this includes, but is not limited to, mathematicians, theoretical physicists, and computer scientists—who are eager to apply their knowledge to tangible challenges. As a junior research scientist at EliseAI, you will join a fast-moving team of world-class researchers engaged in groundbreaking research on machine learning and large language models, developing predictive models to advance our AI capabilities, and much more. If you thrive in a vibrant startup setting and are keen to apply your academic expertise to innovative applications, we encourage you to connect with us.

Note: For this position, we will conduct a 2 month trial period before transitioning to full-time employment.

## Key Responsibilities

- Develop and refine machine learning architectures optimized for advanced conversational flow
- Conduct comprehensive analyses to support decision-making and improve the effectiveness of our AI solutions
- Apply advanced mathematical and machine learning techniques to solve specific problems such as optimizing tenant engagement strategies, predicting tenant behavior, and improving customer interaction processes
- Stay abreast of the latest research in machine learning and AI, and apply innovative approaches to improve our products
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, and data science, to integrate and deploy machine learning models
- Work with the latest Large Language Models to leverage the power of generative AI on production scale data

Move at rocket speed, build something massive. We’re scaling fast, solving real client problems with precision and ambition. Here, you own your impact; full autonomy, no micromanagement, no fluff. We hire the best, expect the best, and give you the masterclass of your career. It’s hard, it’s intense, and it’s the most rewarding work you’ll ever do. If you’re hungry, driven, and ready to build something massive, climb aboard.

## Requirements

- Ph.D. in Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong foundation in machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, and data modeling
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar, with experience in machine learning libraries and frameworks
- Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week

## Why Join

Growth and impact. It’s not often that you can get in on the ground floor of a funded ([unicorn!](https://www.eliseai.com/blog/eliseai-raises-250m-series-e)) startup that’s scaling so fast. That means that instead of following a playbook, you’ll be writing it. Every single day you will be challenged to identify how we can scale and execute on it. You’ll learn what works when you succeed and what doesn’t when you fail. Either way, the rest of the team will be here to support you.

## Benefits

In addition to the growth and impact you’ll have at EliseAI, we offer competitive salaries along with the following benefits:

- Equity in the company
- Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
- Fully paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- 401k benefits
- Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses so you can focus on what matters
- A collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
- Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
- We'll cover relocation packages and make the move exciting, not painful!

Job Compensation The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $230,000. EliseAI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits & perks package. Exact compensation inclusive of salary and any bonuses is determined based on a number of factors including experience and skill level, location and qualifications which are assessed during the interview process. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided by our Recruiting Team during the hiring process.

EliseAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment with EliseAI is on an “at-will” basis, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We will also consider qualified applicants in accordance with the Austin Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at interview.accommodations@meetelise.com.

## About EliseAI

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: EliseAI provides an agentic AI platform that automates communication and operational workflows for the housing and healthcare industries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series E)
- **Headquarters**: New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Minna Song (CEO & Co-Founder), Tony Stoyanov (CTO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: AI-powered automation for property management and healthcare operations.
- **Target customers**: B2B; property management firms (multifamily and single-family), healthcare providers (hospitals, clinics, health systems).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To improve life’s most critical areas through AI automation. By rethinking how these systems operate with agentic AI, we give people back what matters most—time, money, and access to essential services they can truly afford." [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/careers)

## Products & Services
- **EliseAI Platform**: A unified, agentic AI platform that automates communication and operational workflows across multiple channels (Chat, Voice, Email, Text) for housing and healthcare providers. It handles over 1.5 million customer interactions per year and automates 90% of prospect workflows. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/)
- **VoiceAI**: A voice solution that handles inbound and outbound calls 24/7 with zero hold time, supporting seven languages. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/)
- **Chat**: Real-time website engagement for customer interactions. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/)
- **Email & Text**: Automated management of inboxes and SMS communication for timely follow-ups and connections. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$391.9M** across 5 rounds. Annual revenue is estimated at **$125.5M**. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/eliseai)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz (led the $250M Series E in September 2025), Point72 Ventures (led Series C), Navitas Capital (led Series A & B), Golden Seeds (led Seed). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/eliseai)
- **Growth Signals**: The company has grown headcount by **109.3% year-over-year** to 468 employees. It has raised a total of **$391.9M** in funding, including a massive $250M Series E in 2025. The platform handles over 1.5 million customer interactions per year and has contributed to $14 million in payroll savings for clients. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/), [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/eliseai)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unified Platform**: Consolidates all AI capabilities (chat, voice, email, text) for housing and healthcare onto a single platform, eliminating the need for multiple point solutions. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/about-us)
- **Deep Industry Focus**: Specializes exclusively in housing and healthcare, allowing for highly tailored solutions that address specific regulatory and operational complexities of these sectors.
- **Proven Scale & ROI**: Handles over 1.5 million customer interactions per year and has automated 90% of prospect workflows, directly contributing to $14 million in payroll savings for clients. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/)
- **Massive Capital & Backing**: With $391.9M in total funding and a $250M Series E led by Andreessen Horowitz, the company has significant resources to invest in R&D, talent, and market expansion. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/eliseai)

## Strategic Focus
- **Product Expansion**: Continuing to build out its unified AI platform, with a focus on new features and verticals within housing and healthcare.
- **Scaling the Platform**: Relentless iteration and rapid product launches to address critical inefficiencies in its target industries. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/about-us)
- **Market Penetration**: Deepening its footprint in the housing and healthcare sectors, with a clear focus on becoming the standard for AI-driven operations in these fields.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a high-performance, "rocket ship" environment where "progress comes first, perfection later." The company values transparency, collaboration, and autonomy, with a focus on shipping and learning quickly. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/careers)
- **Impact**: Employees are given ownership of problems and outcomes, with a strong emphasis on individual impact. The work directly addresses critical needs in housing and healthcare. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/careers)
- **Growth & Learning**: The company is described as an "elite training ground" where the work is hard and intense, but highly valuable for career development. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/careers)
- **Work Model**: The company has offices in New York, NY (HQ); San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; and Toronto, Canada. The specific remote/hybrid policy is not explicitly stated on the careers page, but the presence of multiple offices suggests a hybrid or in-office model is likely. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/careers)
- **Engineering Culture**: A team of 40+ engineers who are focused on "relentless iteration" and shipping new products and features rapidly. The company emphasizes a culture of moving at "rocket speed" and building something massive. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/careers)

## Sources
1. [eliseai.com](https://eliseai.com/)
2. [eliseai.com/careers](https://eliseai.com/careers)
3. [eliseai.com/about-us](https://eliseai.com/about-us)
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/eliseai)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/eliseai)

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