Data Science Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Data Science Engineer jobs in Virginia are open across McLean, Arlington, and Richmond and other Virginia metros, with employers like Capital One, Amazon, and Virginia Tech hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles220+
Top employerCapital One
Top cityMcLean, VA
Cities hiring22
Work type76% On-site
Top industryBanking

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Old Dominion University
Faculty in Applications of Physics, Data Science and/or Engineering to Particle Accelerators
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Old Dominion University
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Faculty in Applications of Physics, Data Science and/or Engineering to Particle Accelerators
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
$85k - $119k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Cognizant
Sr. AI Engineer
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Cognizant
New 1h ago
Sr. AI Engineer
Cognizant
Norfolk, Virginia
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$115k - $130k/yr
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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Ursus, Inc.
Data Center Engineer
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Ursus, Inc.
New 7h ago
Data Center Engineer
Ursus, Inc.
Ashburn, Virginia
IT Support & Systems Administration
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
IT Support
$45.00 - $55.00/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Engineer
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
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Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Chantilly, Virginia
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Data Science
$125k - $135k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Maximus
Senior Engineer - Data Analytics
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Maximus
Added 3d ago
Senior Engineer - Data Analytics
Maximus
Tysons, Virginia
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analysis
Data Science
Data Analytics
$115k - $135k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Data Science Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

McLean
89 jobs
Arlington
31 jobs
Richmond
18 jobs
Reston
17 jobs
Herndon
15 jobs
Blacksburg
9 jobs
Norfolk
8 jobs
Tysons
6 jobs
Ashburn
5 jobs

Data Science Engineer Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Capital One
    Capital One70
  • Amazon
    Amazon15
  • Virginia Tech
    Virginia Tech9
  • Old Dominion University
    Old Dominion University6
  • Workday
    Workday5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services57
  • Technology & Software55
  • Consulting & Professional Services28
  • Fintech18
  • Education14

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data science engineer jobs across Virginia.

  • Proficiency in Python with experience building production-grade data and ML pipelines
  • Hands-on experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Flink
  • Experience deploying and monitoring machine learning models in cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Familiarity with MLOps tooling including feature stores, model registries, and workflow orchestrators
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, data engineering, statistics, or a related field
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes

Data Science Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How many data science engineer jobs are there in Virginia?

There are 220+ data science engineer openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in McLean, Arlington, and Richmond. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.

How much do data science engineers make in Virginia?

Data science engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $126,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,420 for the lowest 10% to over $207,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Virginia cities have the most data science engineer jobs?

McLean, Arlington, and Richmond have the most data science engineer openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire data science engineers in Virginia?

Employers hiring data science engineers in Virginia include Capital One, Amazon, and Virginia Tech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote data science engineer jobs in Virginia?

Yes. About 24% of data science engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.

How do I apply for data science engineer jobs in Virginia?

You can apply to data science engineer jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.

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