Location: Santa Clara, California, United States Job ID: R0124848 Date Posted: 2026-03-31 Company Name: HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Research Scientist, Financial Innovation Lab Company: Hitachi America, Ltd. Division: R&D/Financial Innovation Lab Location: Santa Clara, CA Status: Full-Time Research Scientist The Company Hitachi America, Ltd. serves as the regional headquarters for Hitachi Group companies in the Americas, encompassing the U.S., Canada, and Latin America markets. Based in Santa Clara, California, Hitachi Americas has been dedicated to its Social Innovation Business since 1959, tackling society's most critical challenges through innovative solutions. Our diverse operations span transportation, energy, mobility, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, digital engineering, data analytics, and more. Guided by Digital, Green, and Innovation principles, Hitachi Americas leads in pioneering solutions that shape the future. For more information, please visit https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/. Summary Hitachi America, Ltd. has an opening for a Research Scientist in the Financial Innovation Laboratory (FIL) located in Silicon Valley. FIL is part of a larger R&D center. We work on a variety of problems, many of which involve AI and optimization. Our research is practical, with the goal of addressing customer pain points; however, like academia, we publish as well. IP generation (patents, etc.) is strongly encouraged. We seek a research scientist to work with a product team to create innovative solutions using machine learning techniques for the financial and insurance industries. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to solve challenging real-world problems, work on large data sets, and build practical solutions. This position would be a perfect match for a visionary scientist who is passionate about the unlimited potential of machine learning/AI/data mining/statistics to create a better human society in an economically viable and environmentally aware fashion. Responsibilities: Collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists to create solutions using various machine learning techniques, including graph neural networks. Research and develop innovative algorithms and solutions for finance, insurance, and the Internet of Things. Prepare and execute proof-of-concept studies of research solutions. Protect Hitachi’s IP through patents and other activities and publish technical results in leading venues to establish Hitachi as a leader in advanced analytics and AI. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Algorithms, Optimization, Quantitative Finance, Operational Research, or a related field will be considered for this role. Strong research experience in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, financial mathematics, or an applied field. Good programming skills and knowledge of data science tools and libraries in Python (highly preferred) or similar. Self-motivated and passionate about solving real-world problems and building innovative systems with big data analytics. Working knowledge of graph theory and graph machine learning is desirable. Publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed scientific journals or conferences is desirable. Familiarity with modern AI and agentic AI is a plus. Knowledge of time series analysis techniques is a plus. Demonstrated ability to effectively create and deliver technical communications, including patent applications, presentations, papers, and reports. Ability to collaborate successfully with R&D co-workers. Our Values We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit: Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge For California only (as required by California’s Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): A good faith estimate of the expected salary for this position in our California office that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire is $113,800 - $142,250. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to
[email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.
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