Research Scientist jobs

Updated November 5, 2026

Find research scientist jobs from company career pages, all in one list, including roles that never reach LinkedIn or Indeed. Employers also post this role as AI Research Scientist, Machine Learning Researcher, Research Engineer and Research Fellow.

Latest Research Scientist jobs

Research Scientist jobs at a glance

Companies hiring
Globalhr, HITACHI ENERGY USA INC, Elevenlabs, Anduril Industries, Prolific Academic Ltd and Mistral.Ai
Cities
Raleigh, London, Broomfield, Singapore and Huntsville
Work setup
Remote and on-site
Levels
Entry level to lead
Job types
Full-time
Skills in demand
Python, Machine Learning, optimization, AI, MATLAB, CUDA, PyTorch, linear algebra
Posted pay
$118K–$218K a year

Based on the newest listings. Not every posting states pay, level, or skills.

About Research Scientist jobs

Research scientists run experiments and publish new methods, most often in machine learning and AI, but also in other scientific fields. Many postings ask for a PhD or a strong publication record.

Also posted as

  • AI Research Scientist
  • Machine Learning Researcher
  • Research Engineer
  • Research Fellow

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Research Scientist jobs: questions

Where can I find Research Scientist jobs?

JobLookout collects Research Scientist openings from company career pages and puts them in one list, including roles that never get posted on LinkedIn or Indeed. Open a role and apply on the company's career page.

Which companies have Research Scientist jobs?

Recent listings include roles at Globalhr, HITACHI ENERGY USA INC, Elevenlabs, Anduril Industries, Prolific Academic Ltd and Mistral.Ai. The company name is on every listing, so you always know who is hiring.

Are there remote Research Scientist jobs?

Yes. Recent remote listings include roles at Prolific Academic Ltd, Elevenlabs and Spotify. On-site roles are listed too. The work-mode filter narrows the list to remote only.

What skills do Research Scientist jobs ask for?

Skills that come up most in recent listings: Python, Machine Learning, optimization, AI, MATLAB, CUDA, PyTorch, linear algebra. Each posting lists its own requirements, so read the full description before you apply.

How much do Research Scientist jobs pay?

Among recent listings that show pay, the typical posted range is $118K–$218K a year. Many postings leave pay out, and the range depends on level and location.

What job titles count as Research Scientist?

This list groups related titles, including AI Research Scientist, Machine Learning Researcher, Research Engineer and Research Fellow, so you are not searching one keyword at a time.

Can I find entry-level or senior Research Scientist jobs?

Recent listings range from entry level to lead. Experience level is a filter, from intern and new grad through entry, mid, senior, lead, and director, so you only see Research Scientist roles at your level.

Are there part-time, contract, or internship Research Scientist roles?

Employment type is its own filter: full-time, part-time, contract, and internship. Pick the one you want and the rest drop out of your list.

Which countries have Research Scientist jobs?

Research Scientist jobs are listed for United States, Singapore, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, France, India and Germany, and more. Pick a country to see only the roles there.

What should I check in a Research Scientist job posting?

Worth checking before you apply: whether the work is reporting, pipelines, or models; the stack they name, and whether it is the one you use; how much of the job is stakeholder work versus building.

How do I apply to Research Scientist jobs?

Open a role from your list and follow its apply link to the company's career page. You complete the application there.

How often are Research Scientist jobs updated?

This page refreshes every hour, and new openings are added as they appear on company career pages. Sort the full list by date to see the newest first.

Do I need an account to browse Research Scientist jobs?

No. You can open the list, read a role, and apply on the company site without an account. An account is only used for saved jobs, Copilot, and the resume tools.

Can JobLookout help with my resume for Research Scientist jobs?

Yes. Paid plans include resume tools, including tailoring your resume to a specific posting before you apply.

What roles are similar to Research Scientist?

Similar roles include Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, AI Trainer / Data Annotator, Data Scientist and Data Engineer.