
Solve big problems.
Collaborate across disciplines.
Working at SRI International means collaborating as part of something big, but in small enough teams to see your contributions shine. Even better, it’s all for the greater good. From education to engineering to bioscience and product design, we compile strategic teams, collaborate smartly, and complete solutions. For nearly 80 years, we’ve turned R&D into real-world success.
Be a part of our work
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Karan Sikka is helping create tools to improve media discourse
Sikka brings expertise in deep learning and multi-model learning to improve how social media operates, including how we use and communicate on it.
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Ning Li: Designing integrated circuits for the future
A principal research engineer at SRI’s Advanced Imaging Lab shares the challenge — and the joy — of building products that benefit the world.
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Eighty talented students joined SRI’s 2023 summer internship program
The interns range from undergraduate students to PhD candidates, working across labs.

“We’re just able to do fun stuff here at SRI; if you have an idea or want to try something new, this is the spot to do it.”
Nicole Heidel
Senior manager, Applied Physics Lab, Advanced Technology and Systems Division

14 offices changing the world around the world
Because collaboration is at the heart of SRI, we offer—even encourage—team members to purpose their skills at any of our offices in three countries where they can best be utilized to advance the project.
Career resources
BENEFITS
SRI’s staff members are our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We strive to reward employees for their hard work, dedication and passion for making a difference. Our benefits support the whole person in and out of the workplace through five main areas:
Health
SRI’s mission is to create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. Our focus on health and wellness for our employees means we offer a variety of plans and programs for you and your family.
Time away
The time you spend away from work is important to help you recharge and refresh. We make sure you get it.
Family
Family is often an integral part of a well-rounded life. We help you take care of family members, no matter what stage of life.
Finance
Having a secure retirement future helps you focus on living in the present. Our plans help you prepare for retirement in a way that works for you today.
Available benefits
- Medical plans, dental, vision and employee assistance plans
- 12 paid holidays and three to five weeks of PTO each year
- Two retirement plans
- Back-up childcare, adoption benefits, referral services for child, elder and pet care
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) and business travel accident insurance
- Short- and long-term disability plans
- Discount pricing for auto and home insurance
- Fitness and commuting benefits
- Credit union
WELLNESS AT SRI
SRI manages fitness and wellness programs for all SRI locations and strives to provide the highest quality offerings both onsite and through our corporate discount programs.
Keeping our employees healthy and productive
We have thrived for so many years because we value our employees’ wellness. Our wellness teams help you map out and achieve your personal fitness goals—or just give you space to recharge.
With offerings from group classes to personal fitness assessments, we are committed to helping you start and maintain a fitness program. Offerings vary by location, but no matter where you work, you can count on our wellness staff to get you started and keep you going.
SRI’s Menlo Park headquarters features a Fitness + Wellness Center opened in 2018. Highlights include:
- Free membership and 24/7 access for SRI employees
- 1,100 square feet of state-of-the-art equipment including cardio, strength training and selectorized machines
- Dedicated group exercise room with instructor-led classes
- Locker rooms with showers, storage areas, towel service and complimentary toiletries
On-site fitness experts available Monday through Friday
INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Internships
SRI enriches the science and technology community by training and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student interns. Our internship participants experience a broad spectrum of activities from learning how to write grant proposals and client reports to articulating ideas and conducting hands-on research.
Student interns have opportunities to present their work, attend seminars and engage with their peers. Students benefit from having an assigned advisor and from working in an environment that includes some of the R&D community’s most innovative contributors.
Specific to undergraduates, SRI participates in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program. The REU program provides opportunities for outstanding undergraduates to participate in research at SRI and benefit from the collegial atmosphere of collaboration and communication among all members of their laboratory.
All interns must have current full-time undergraduate or graduate student status at an accredited college institution, plus unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Positions are designed to supplement education and career direction. Job duties are tied to a specific project and training is provided in parallel to the classroom curriculum.
Postdoctoral fellowships
SRI enriches the science and technology community by shaping postdoctoral students into professional researchers. Postdoctoral fellowship positions are available to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens of high scientific and scholastic achievement who have recently received their doctoral degrees and want to continue their research and training under the guidance of a senior SRI staff member.
Postdoctoral positions are usually for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement in one-year increments for a second or third year (completion of the period is not obligatory for either party). In many cases, postdoctoral fellows at SRI have the opportunity to become career researchers or scientists. SRI provides full benefits to our postdoctoral fellows, and relocation assistance is provided.
To explore job opportunities please click here and search “Intern” or “Postdoctoral Fellow.”
COMPLIANCE AND EMPLOYMENT POLICIES
Employment eligibility
In compliance with government regulations, SRI International uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for newly-hired employees.
For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links:
- EEO is the Law
- EEO is the Law Supplement
- Pay Transparency
- Right to Work (English)
- Right to Work (Spanish)
- E-Verify (English)
- E-Verify (Spanish)
- Notice of Availability
- EEO-AAP Policy Statement
Export control and employment policy
U.S. Export Laws restrict the transfer of technology to citizens of certain countries. Your employment at SRI is contingent upon SRI’s obtaining any required export licenses. If you are a foreign national from one of the following embargoed countries — Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria — SRI is unable to hire you due to U.S. Government trade and economic sanctions.
Background check
Please note that employment with SRI International is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a job at SRI?
The best way to be considered for a position at SRI is to complete an application and submit your resume through our career portal.
How can I see what positions are open at SRI?
All job openings can be found here. You can customize your search by entering key words, job category, title and location.
I’m interested in working at SRI, but I don’t see a position that best fits me. Is there something I can do?
You can submit your resume and it will be in our database and available for recruiters to search.
How do I find out where I am in the application process after I have applied for a job?
Once you’ve created an account through our career portal, you can apply for jobs that meet your interest. Once you’ve applied, you can track the status of your application under the applications tab.
How long will it take to get a response to my application?
You’ll receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application and then you should receive a status update within two to three weeks of submitting your application.
What if I need an accommodation to apply?
If you need assistance or an accommodation when applying for a position through our website, please contact us at employment@sri.com.
SRI International is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you need assistance or an accommodation when applying for a position through our website, please contact us at employment@sri.com Decisions regarding these requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis. For other inquiries or technical difficulties, email employment@sri.com.