IFS
Data Scientist - Agentic AI Systems - The Loops
IFS, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Company Description
TheLoops, an IFS company, is the first enterprise-grade AI Agent platform built for mission-critical applications and industries. Our AI Agents act as digital coworkers that are governed, secure, always learning, and working 24/7 to drive measurable business outcomes.
As we grow, we're looking for driven, collaborative and ambitious individuals to help us deliver the future of AI-powered operations
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
We're seeking a
Data Scientist with a strong research mindset
to help shape the future of
agentic AI systems . This role blends deep analytical thinking with fast-paced experimentation and model development, where your insights will directly inform how AI agents reason, plan, and act in dynamic environments.
You'll work on a cross-functional team exploring how AI agents learn from real-world data, adapt to user intent, and interact autonomously-or collaboratively-with users and systems. If you're a self-starter who thrives on ambiguity, builds fast, and can bridge theory with practical outcomes, this role is for you.
Responsibilities Design and run applied research initiatives that inform the behavior and learning loops of AI agents Build and evaluate models for planning, memory, retrieval, reasoning, or tool use in agentic systems Develop internal tools and pipelines to test agent behavior across different environments Analyze structured and unstructured data from user-agent interactions, logs, and experiments Rapidly prototype and test hypotheses to improve agent performance and reliability Collaborate with engineering, product, and design to translate insights into deployable features Communicate findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Applied Math, Statistics, or related quantitative field 4+ years of experience in data science, applied ML, or AI research Strong Python and SQL skills; experience with libraries like scikit-learn, PyTorch, LangChain or any similar agentic framework Familiarity with LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), Reinforcement Learning, Fine-Tuning Comfort with ambiguity, fast iteration cycles, and self-directed research Excellent communication and storytelling skills - you can explain complex models to others clearly Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with agent frameworks (AutoGen, OpenAgents, LangGraph, etc.) Background in decision-making models, memory systems, or multi-agent coordination Exposure to vector databases, embeddings, and custom RAG pipelines Experience building evaluation frameworks or simulators for agent performance Experience with LLM Post Training - SFT, DPO, RLHF, GRPO Who You Are
Curious
- You explore the edges of what's possible with AI agents Action-biased
- You ship prototypes quickly and iterate based on evidence Scientific
- You bring structure to messy problems and back claims with data Independent
- You operate autonomously and drive projects end-to-end Collaborative
- You thrive in cross-functional teams and open discussion Additional Information
What We're Offering
Salary Range: $240,000-280,000 + bonus 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
TheLoops, an IFS company, is the first enterprise-grade AI Agent platform built for mission-critical applications and industries. Our AI Agents act as digital coworkers that are governed, secure, always learning, and working 24/7 to drive measurable business outcomes.
As we grow, we're looking for driven, collaborative and ambitious individuals to help us deliver the future of AI-powered operations
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
We're seeking a
Data Scientist with a strong research mindset
to help shape the future of
agentic AI systems . This role blends deep analytical thinking with fast-paced experimentation and model development, where your insights will directly inform how AI agents reason, plan, and act in dynamic environments.
You'll work on a cross-functional team exploring how AI agents learn from real-world data, adapt to user intent, and interact autonomously-or collaboratively-with users and systems. If you're a self-starter who thrives on ambiguity, builds fast, and can bridge theory with practical outcomes, this role is for you.
Responsibilities Design and run applied research initiatives that inform the behavior and learning loops of AI agents Build and evaluate models for planning, memory, retrieval, reasoning, or tool use in agentic systems Develop internal tools and pipelines to test agent behavior across different environments Analyze structured and unstructured data from user-agent interactions, logs, and experiments Rapidly prototype and test hypotheses to improve agent performance and reliability Collaborate with engineering, product, and design to translate insights into deployable features Communicate findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Applied Math, Statistics, or related quantitative field 4+ years of experience in data science, applied ML, or AI research Strong Python and SQL skills; experience with libraries like scikit-learn, PyTorch, LangChain or any similar agentic framework Familiarity with LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), Reinforcement Learning, Fine-Tuning Comfort with ambiguity, fast iteration cycles, and self-directed research Excellent communication and storytelling skills - you can explain complex models to others clearly Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with agent frameworks (AutoGen, OpenAgents, LangGraph, etc.) Background in decision-making models, memory systems, or multi-agent coordination Exposure to vector databases, embeddings, and custom RAG pipelines Experience building evaluation frameworks or simulators for agent performance Experience with LLM Post Training - SFT, DPO, RLHF, GRPO Who You Are
Curious
- You explore the edges of what's possible with AI agents Action-biased
- You ship prototypes quickly and iterate based on evidence Scientific
- You bring structure to messy problems and back claims with data Independent
- You operate autonomously and drive projects end-to-end Collaborative
- You thrive in cross-functional teams and open discussion Additional Information
What We're Offering
Salary Range: $240,000-280,000 + bonus 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