Entry Level AI/ML Researcher Jobs

New grad ai/ml researcher jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of personal projects or internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Professional Services roles with employers like JPMorganChase, Apple, and Optum hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles24
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerJPMorganChase
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type75% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Droisys
AI & ML Engineer
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AI & ML Engineer
Droisys
Las Vegas, Nevada
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$60k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Onyx
Machine Learning Researcher
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Machine Learning Researcher
Onyx
San Francisco Bay Area
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
$180k - $250k/yr
On-Site
None

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University of Virginia
Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Biology and Machine Learning
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University of Virginia
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Biology and Machine Learning
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Analytics
Data Science
Doctoral degree in statistics
10,000+

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Optum
Lead AI ML Engineer - Remote
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Optum
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Lead AI ML Engineer - Remote
Optum
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$146k - $250k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Ellipsis Health
Senior ML Engineer, Agentic AI
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Ellipsis Health
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Senior ML Engineer, Agentic AI
Ellipsis Health
San Francisco, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$160k - $210k/yr
Bachelor's degree in statistics
11-50

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Entry Level AI/ML Researcher Job Market

Who's Hiring

JPMorganChase
JPMorganChase4 open roles
Apple
Apple3 open roles
Optum
Optum3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Banking & Financial Services

Entry Level AI/ML Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level ai/ml researcher job?

Employers hiring entry level ai/ml researchers look for hands-on evidence of skills over credentials alone. A GitHub portfolio with machine learning projects, coursework in deep learning or natural language processing, and any internship or research assistant experience give candidates a clear edge. Familiarity with Python, PyTorch, or TensorFlow and the ability to explain your methodology in writing rounds out what most hiring teams want to see at this stage.

Which companies hire entry level ai/ml researchers?

Companies hiring entry level ai/ml researchers right now include JPMorganChase, Apple, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of technology companies, AI-focused startups, and large enterprises building internal research teams.

Are there remote entry level ai/ml researcher jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid openings still make up a significant share of postings. About 25% of entry level ai/ml researcher openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility have real options alongside the traditional in-person roles.

Are these new grad ai/ml researcher jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior ai/ml researcher roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or research project work in place of full-time history, or calls out a portfolio as an acceptable alternative to a conventional resume. Searching for junior or new grad alongside the role title surfaces those openings most reliably.

Which industries hire the most entry level ai/ml researchers?

Entry Level ai/ml researcher roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they are actively building or expanding AI research functions and tend to recruit recent graduates to grow alongside their teams.