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Remote research scientist jobs: 60 open roles

Updated Nov 3, 2026

Live postings with “research scientist” in the job title. Each job is rated from Little AI to Builds AI for how much AI is in the actual work, highest level first. Apply directly on the employer's site.

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60
Build or work on AI (AI Level 3⁠–⁠4)
59

Median starting salary: $213,000.

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AI Research Scientist

Tanium

$143k-$219kAddison, TX (Hybrid); Bellevue, WA (Hybrid); Durham, NC (Hybrid); Emeryville, CA (Hybrid); Reston, VA (Hybrid)Remote1w
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Research scientist salaries

The median starting salary is $213k. It comes from 22 job posts that publish an annual salary in US dollars.

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Common questions

How many remote research scientist jobs are open right now?

As of November 3, 2026, 60 live postings on Level. 59 of them work on AI or build AI, meaning AI is part of the daily work. The list refreshes every six hours.

How much do remote research scientist jobs pay?

As of November 3, 2026, the median starting salary is $213,000 a year, measured on the 22 postings that publish an annual salary range in US dollars.

Are there entry-level remote research scientist jobs?

None right now. As of November 3, 2026, every live posting asks for prior experience.

Which companies are hiring remote research scientists?

As of November 3, 2026, by number of live postings: Luma AI (11), Spotify (5), OpenAI (4), Waymo (4), micro1 (4).

Method: Live postings with “research scientist” in the job title. Only jobs the employer marks remote. The median is taken on postings that publish an annual salary range in US dollars. Refreshed every six hours. Levels follow our method.

Source: O*NET OnLine (U.S. Dept. of Labor): Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221.00).