Entry Level Associate Data Scientist Jobs

New grad associate data scientist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, with employers like TikTok, Capital One, and DoorDash hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles100
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type68% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Data Scientist Fellow
Axle
Bethesda, Maryland
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$90k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Data Scientist
Vestwell
New York, New York
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Business Analysis
Product Management
Data Science
$135k - $145k/yr
Hybrid
Master's

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Entry Level Associate Data Scientist Job Market

Who's Hiring

TikTok8 open roles
Capital One8 open roles
DoorDash7 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software37
  • Banking & Financial Services17
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces6
  • Consulting & Professional Services6
  • Food & Beverage5

Entry Level Associate Data Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level associate data scientist job?

Build a portfolio with two or three end-to-end projects that show data cleaning, analysis, and a clear business insight. Employers at this level look for proficiency in Python or R, familiarity with SQL, and the ability to communicate findings to a non-technical audience. Internship experience, Kaggle competitions, or a capstone project from a degree or bootcamp all give you a concrete edge over candidates with coursework alone.

Which companies hire entry level associate data scientists?

Companies hiring entry level associate data scientists right now include TikTok, Capital One, and DoorDash, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide mix of employers, including large enterprises building out analytics teams, mid-size tech firms, healthcare organizations, and financial services companies with structured new-grad programs.

Are there remote entry level associate data scientist jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up a significant share of openings at this level. About 32% of entry level associate data scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility have real options without limiting themselves to a single city or metro area.

Are these new grad associate data scientist jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior associate data scientist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates who are early in their careers. If you are a new grad with a solid portfolio, these roles are built for your stage.

Which industries hire the most entry level associate data scientists?

Entry Level associate data scientist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because they generate large volumes of structured data and need junior analysts who can support modeling, reporting, and experimentation under the guidance of senior team members.