Qualtrics

Senior Applied Scientist

Qualtrics · Reston, Virginia, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
Qualtrics's roles stay open a median of 77 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Qualtrics's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Qualtrics
high
57 stale, 5 reposted of 57 open
Hiring momentum
93 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Qualtrics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Qualtrics.

About this role

As a Senior Applied Scientist at Qualtrics, you will focus on advancing Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence R&D to enhance the Qualtrics experience. Your role involves developing and optimizing algorithms, collaborating with application teams, and ensuring the effective implementation of AI technologies. You will also mentor junior scientists and lead design reviews while staying updated on the latest AI advancements.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Qualtrics as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelors and Ph.D in Computer Science or related fields
  • 2+ years of post graduate industrial research experience in machine learning, NLP, information retrieval, deep learning or a related field
  • Deep learning implementation expertise (MxNet, TensorFlow, PyTorch etc)
  • Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
  • Excellent command of at least one modern programming language (preferably Python)
  • Excellent problem solving ability

Nice to have

  • Preference for a publication record in top-tier ML and NLP conferences (e.g. NeurIPS, ICML, SIGIR, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, etc.)
  • Proven track record in evaluating complex, multi-turn agentic systems. Deep experience with observability tools, evaluating tool-use reliability, and implementing systematic benchmarking in CI/CD pipelines.

What you get

  • Wellness Reimbursement for $300 per quarter for wellness activities including gym memberships, spa massages, workout equipment, meditation apps, and much more
  • Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: in-office three days a week and flexible remote work for the rest of the week
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off
  • Mental health benefits

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond deep learning frameworks
  • The role involves mentoring which may require additional interpersonal skills
  • The job is in a fast-paced environment which may not suit everyone

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Listed by Qualtrics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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