Science & Research Jobs in Santa Clara, CA (Now Hiring) — 1,025 open — Page 5

Process Engineer Intern, MS - Summer 2027

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$37/hr–$73/hr

Entry level$2.0B raised

About Marvell Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology …

Skills: Semiconductor manufacturing, Advanced packaging, Data analysis, Process development, NPI

Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$138k–$190k/yr

Mid level$2.2B raised

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …

Skills: Systems engineering, Semiconductor technology, System architecture, Requirements analysis, Prototyping

Electrical Engineer II – Semiconductor Equipment

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$100k–$137k/yr

Mid level$2.2B raised

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …

Skills: Electrical Architecture, Power Distribution, Tool Interlock Systems, Safety Systems, I/O Control Systems

Staff Product Development Engineer, I&A

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$134k–$231k/yr

Senior+

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less in…

Skills: Design control, Hardware product development, Requirements management, Risk management, FMEA

Senior System Software Engineer, ML and Vector Search

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$184k–$288k/yr

Senior+$29B raised

It’s an exciting time for NVIDIA as we expand our capabilities into the world of data science, data processing, and database acceleration. We're looking for an outstanding software engineer to apply their skills in the d…

Skills: C++, CUDA, Python, Machine Learning, Vector Search

Senior Photonic Layout Design Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$148k–$276k/yr

Senior+$29B raised

Are you seeking an outstanding opportunity? We are looking for a Senior Photonic Layout Design Engineer – someone who is excited to join a growing group of diverse individuals responsible for handling high-speed mixed-si…

Skills: Silicon Photonics, Physical Design, Cadence Virtuoso, Layout Automation, Python

Process Technician

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$33/hr–$45/hr

Senior$2.2B raised

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …

Skills: Wafer preparation, Thin film processes, Scanning electron microscope, Equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting

Process Technician

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$29/hr–$39/hr

Mid level$2.2B raised

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …

Skills: Wafer preparation, Thin film processes, Scanning electron microscopy, Equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting

Product Quality & Reliability Engineer IV - (E4)

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$134k–$184k/yr

Senior$2.2B raised

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …

Skills: Reliability engineering, Design for reliability, Failure analysis, Semiconductor manufacturing, Quality control

Process Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$100k–$137k/yr

Mid level$2.2B raised

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …

Skills: Process engineering, Hardware characterization, Root cause analysis, Data analysis, Technical reporting

Senior Software Engineer, Cosmos Infrastructure and End to End Performance

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$184k–$288k/yr

Senior$29B raised

We're now looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Cosmos Infrastructure and End to End Performance! NVIDIA Cosmos is an open omni-model platform of generative world foundation models (WFMs) designed to accelerate physica…

Skills: Distributed PyTorch, Python, C++, Computer Architecture, Networking

AI/Machine Learning New College Grad (Bachelors - Santa Clara, CA)

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$80k–$110k/yr

Entry level$2.2B raised

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …

Skills: Process engineering, Semiconductor manufacturing, Hardware characterization, Data analysis, Root cause analysis

Senior Software Engineer, Object Storage - DGX Cloud

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$184k–$357k/yr

Senior+$29B raised

NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Object Storage to design, implement, and extend the capabilities of our internal object storage system. This system is a core service that is critical to NVIDIA AI/ML r…

Skills: Object storage, Distributed systems, Python, Go, C++

Data Scientist

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$143k–$197k/yr

Entry level$2.2B raised

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …

Skills: Data science, Big data, Statistical analysis, Data mining, R

Data Scientist

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$143k–$197k/yr

Entry level$2.2B raised

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …

Skills: Data science, Statistical analysis, Data mining, R, SAS

Senior Research Engineer, Research & Early Development

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$88k–$163k/yr

Mid level

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who …

Skills: CNC machining, 3D printing, SolidWorks, Fluidic systems, Electromechanical systems

Senior Systems Software Engineer, Data Center Platform Enablement

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$184k–$357k/yr

Senior+$29B raised

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern deep learning — …

Skills: Firmware Architecture, CPLD/FPGA Design, RTL, C/C++, Python

Lead Systems Software Test Engineer – CSP Engagements

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$184k–$357k/yr

Senior+$29B raised

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Systems Software test (lead) Engineer to join our Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Engagements team, focusing on ML software stack validation for Datacenter products such as GB200 and Vera Rubin. T…

Skills: System Software Validation, Python, Test Automation, Linux, Shell Scripting

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Senior Clinical Scientist

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$100k–$200k/yr

Senior+$20B raised

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnost…

Skills: Clinical study design, Clinical study execution, Clinical study monitoring, Study protocols, Clinical strategy

Senior Process Equipment Engineer - Fuel Recycling

Santa Clara, California, United States · Hybrid

$120k–$180k/yr

Senior$1.4B raised

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Senior Process Equipment Engineer to join our Fuel Recycling engineering team. Position Description The person in this role will lead the engineering development o…

Skills: Process engineering, Mechanical design, Equipment sizing, Process equipment development, Aspen Plus

Frequently asked questions

How much do Science & Research jobs in Santa Clara, CA pay?

Based on 930 listings with disclosed salaries, most science & research jobs in Santa Clara, CA pay between $115k–$260k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Science & Research jobs are open in Santa Clara, CA right now?

There are currently 1,025 open science & research positions in Santa Clara, CA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Science & Research roles in Santa Clara, CA?

Companies currently hiring include Applied Materials, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, SCU College of Arts and Sciences, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in Santa Clara, CA?

Yes — 145 of the 1025 open science & research positions offer remote or hybrid work (18 remote, 127 hybrid).

How do I apply for Science & Research jobs in Santa Clara, CA?

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