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 Banking & Financial Services roles with employers like JPMorganChase, Onyx, and Apple hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.
Locations:
Houston, TX - Onsite
About the job you’re considering:
Capgemini is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Junior AI-Native Consultant to join our dynamic Energy & Utilities sector team. This role is designed for emerging talent passionate about leveraging Artificial Intelligence to solve complex industry challenges. You will contribute to innovative projects, applying advanced AI/ML techniques to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and drive digital transformation for our clients.
We are looking for individuals who possess a strong foundational understanding of AI concepts and have a minimum of 15 months of professional experience within the Oracle Field Service Cloud (OFSC), Oil & Gas, or broader Utilities domain. This is a client-facing role that requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Your Role:
- Collaborate with senior consultants and client teams to identify business challenges and opportunities for AI-driven solutions in the Energy & Utilities sector.
- Assist in the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML models, including Generative AI and Predictive AI solutions.
- Support data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing activities for AI initiatives.
- Work with leading cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
- Utilize platforms such as Databricks, PySpark, and modern AI frameworks.
- Develop agentic AI workflows and intelligent agents to automate tasks and improve operational efficiency.
- Participate in client workshops and presentations, effectively articulating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Contribute to project documentation, reports, and client deliverables.
- Develop reusable assets, demos, and solution accelerators.
- Stay current with emerging AI technologies and industry trends, particularly within the Energy & Utilities landscape.
- Foster a collaborative environment, actively sharing knowledge and best practices within the team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 15 months of professional (non-internship) work experience in data science, AI, or machine learning roles.
- Demonstrable background in the Energy & Utilities sector, specifically with OFSC (Oracle Field Service Cloud), Oil & Gas, or general Utilities industry knowledge.
- Foundational knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning concepts.
- Proficiency in at least one AI-centric programming language (e.g., Python).
- Experience with:
- Generative AI concepts (GPT, Claude, LLMs)
- MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring
- LangChain and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts
- REST APIs, JSON, Authentication, and Integration patterns
- Deployment tools (Azure DevOps, Docker, AWS ECS/EKS/Fargate) and CI/CD pipelines (AWS CloudFormation, CodeDeploy)
- Data engineering principles, including SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to engage effectively in client-facing situations.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with industry-specific tools such as Seeq and historians (e.g., PHD).
- Experience with any of the following:
- data visualization tools and techniques
- Machine Learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
- NLP
- computer vision
- graph database technology (Neo4J, Ontotext)
- JIRA / Confluence
- Prior project or internship experience in a consulting environment.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $46,000 to $111,000.
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.
Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
INTRODUCTION
Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.
Locations:
Houston, TX - Onsite
About the job you’re considering:
Capgemini is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Junior AI-Native Consultant to join our dynamic Energy & Utilities sector team. This role is designed for emerging talent passionate about leveraging Artificial Intelligence to solve complex industry challenges. You will contribute to innovative projects, applying advanced AI/ML techniques to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and drive digital transformation for our clients.
We are looking for individuals who possess a strong foundational understanding of AI concepts and have a minimum of 15 months of professional experience within the Oracle Field Service Cloud (OFSC), Oil & Gas, or broader Utilities domain. This is a client-facing role that requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Your Role:
- Collaborate with senior consultants and client teams to identify business challenges and opportunities for AI-driven solutions in the Energy & Utilities sector.
- Assist in the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML models, including Generative AI and Predictive AI solutions.
- Support data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing activities for AI initiatives.
- Work with leading cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
- Utilize platforms such as Databricks, PySpark, and modern AI frameworks.
- Develop agentic AI workflows and intelligent agents to automate tasks and improve operational efficiency.
- Participate in client workshops and presentations, effectively articulating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Contribute to project documentation, reports, and client deliverables.
- Develop reusable assets, demos, and solution accelerators.
- Stay current with emerging AI technologies and industry trends, particularly within the Energy & Utilities landscape.
- Foster a collaborative environment, actively sharing knowledge and best practices within the team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 15 months of professional (non-internship) work experience in data science, AI, or machine learning roles.
- Demonstrable background in the Energy & Utilities sector, specifically with OFSC (Oracle Field Service Cloud), Oil & Gas, or general Utilities industry knowledge.
- Foundational knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning concepts.
- Proficiency in at least one AI-centric programming language (e.g., Python).
- Experience with:
- Generative AI concepts (GPT, Claude, LLMs)
- MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring
- LangChain and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts
- REST APIs, JSON, Authentication, and Integration patterns
- Deployment tools (Azure DevOps, Docker, AWS ECS/EKS/Fargate) and CI/CD pipelines (AWS CloudFormation, CodeDeploy)
- Data engineering principles, including SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to engage effectively in client-facing situations.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with industry-specific tools such as Seeq and historians (e.g., PHD).
- Experience with any of the following:
- data visualization tools and techniques
- Machine Learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
- NLP
- computer vision
- graph database technology (Neo4J, Ontotext)
- JIRA / Confluence
- Prior project or internship experience in a consulting environment.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $46,000 to $111,000.
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.
Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
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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, Onyx, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 22% of entry level ai/ml researcher openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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 Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.