Machine Learning Scientist Jobs in Texas

Machine Learning Scientist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in artificial intelligence research, energy analytics, defense systems, and financial technology across a seniority range from entry-level research engineer through principal scientist. Austin, Dallas, and Houston account for the largest share of openings, where employers like Dell Technologies, ExxonMobil, and Lockheed Martin maintain deep, sustained demand for applied ML talent. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning for large-scale industrial and enterprise applications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerPhoton
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring3
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Capgemini
AI-ML Engineer / GenAI Engineer - Data Scientist
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Capgemini
Added 1w ago
AI-ML Engineer / GenAI Engineer - Data Scientist
Capgemini
Houston, Texas
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$46k - $111k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Capgemini
Associate-AI-ML Engineer / GenAI Engineer - Data Scientist
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Capgemini
Added 2w ago
Associate-AI-ML Engineer / GenAI Engineer - Data Scientist
Capgemini
Houston, Texas
Data Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
$46k - $111k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Lead Data Scientist – Healthcare Analytics & Machine Learning
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Lead Data Scientist – Healthcare Analytics & Machine Learning
MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group
Houston, Texas
Business Analysis
Project Management
Research & Academia
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in statistics

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General Motors (GM)
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Scientist
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General Motors (GM)
Added 2w ago
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Scientist
General Motors (GM)
Austin, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
$160k - $244k/yr
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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ENGIE
Senior Machine Learning Data Scientist
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ENGIE
Added 4mo ago
Senior Machine Learning Data Scientist
ENGIE
Houston, Texas
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
$102k - $156k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Machine Learning Scientist Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
4 jobs
Austin
3 jobs
Irving
2 jobs

Machine Learning Scientist Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Photon
Photon2 open roles
Capgemini
Capgemini2 open roles
SentiLink
SentiLink2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in machine learning scientist jobs across Texas.

  • Master's or PhD in computer science, statistics, or a closely related quantitative field
  • Hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models in production environments
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
  • Experience with large-scale data pipelines, cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and distributed computing
  • Strong background in statistical modeling, probability theory, and applied mathematics
  • Ability to communicate complex model results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Machine Learning Scientist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a machine learning scientist in Texas?

Machine learning scientist is not a licensed profession in Texas, so no state-issued credential is required to work in the role. The standard path is a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or statistics followed by a master's or doctoral degree with a research focus in machine learning. Texas universities including UT Austin, Texas A&M, and Rice University offer strong graduate programs that feed directly into in-state hiring pipelines at technology, energy, and defense employers.

How much do machine learning scientists make in Texas?

Machine learning scientists in Texas earn a median of about $122,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,540 for the lowest 10% to over $170,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire machine learning scientists in Texas?

Employers hiring machine learning scientists in Texas right now include Photon, Capgemini, and SentiLink, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of energy majors, defense contractors, and financial services firms means demand extends well beyond pure technology companies, making the state's ML job market unusually broad by industry.

Which Texas cities have the most machine learning scientist jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Irving have the most machine learning scientist openings in Texas. Austin drives volume through its dense cluster of technology companies and semiconductor firms, Dallas benefits from large financial services and telecom headquarters, and Houston's openings are concentrated in energy analytics and medical research at institutions affiliated with the Texas Medical Center.

Are there remote machine learning scientist jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of machine learning scientist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the role's fundamentally desk-based and collaborative-by-code nature. Research, model development, and experimentation work transfers well to remote settings, while roles involving proprietary data systems or defense clearance requirements are more likely to require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a machine learning scientist in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a research internship or rotational program during a graduate degree, which Texas employers such as Dell, USAA, and ExxonMobil run specifically to pipeline early-career ML talent. Without a graduate degree, transitioning from a data analyst or data engineer role at a Texas company is a common lateral move, especially when paired with a portfolio of independent projects on GitHub. Completing a capstone or publishing research through a Texas university ML lab also signals readiness to hiring teams that otherwise require prior industry experience.

Where can I find and apply to machine learning scientist jobs in Texas?

Migrate Mate lists current machine learning scientist openings in Texas across industries including technology, energy, finance, and defense. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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