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Remote Principal Research Fellow jobs are actively posted by research-intensive organizations across the U.S., with distributed teams and remote-first institutions increasingly filling senior investigator roles outside traditional campuses. Hiring is concentrated in sectors like biomedical research, public health, social sciences, and policy, and employers hiring right now include The Clear Fund, American Institutes for Research, and Emory University. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Building something ambitious requires focus, resilience, and a willingness to take on challenging work. At Miris, we believe that this work can be deeply meaningful when it is supported by a strong team, a clear sense of purpose, and a shared commitment to achieving important outcomes. We are looking for people who are energized by complex problems and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
The Opportunity:
Miris is seeking exceptional, outcome-focused Applied Researchers (Senior+) to join our fully remote R&D team. You will navigate the fast-moving Gaussian splatting and radiance field research, pushing the bleeding edge to deliver exceptional immersive streaming experiences to low-powered mobile devices. This applied, highly collaborative role involves taking ideas from theory to production rollout, partnering with rendering and cloud teams to build a seamless end-to-end system that transforms varied user inputs into exceptional spatial experiences.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct applied research into novel methods for representing, compressing, and streaming static and animated 3D content, with a strong focus on varied radiance field primitives and efficiency for low-power mobile AR/VR devices
- Quickly develop proof-of-concepts and transition successful experiments to production-ready code to advance our streaming pipeline
- Design and evaluate algorithms for scene reconstruction, 3D compression, and adaptive streaming based on network conditions and device capabilities
- Drive solutions to multi-disciplinary problems like streaming animated content, real-time relighting, and integrating trained content into a live AR environment
- Own end-to-end customer outcomes by understanding customer needs and translating them into innovative technology solutions that drive customer success.
- Proactively follow and apply the latest computer graphics research related to novel view synthesis on mobile devices, such as radiance fields, differentiable rendering, and photogrammetry
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of industry experience with a MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven expertise in novel view synthesis and 3D graphics research (e.g., radiance fields, Gaussian splatting, NeRF), evidenced by a strong understanding of modern rendering pipelines and a track record of delivering advancements to the state of the art as seen in publications in top-tier conferences or delivery of significant industry products.
- Excellent programming skills in Python with aptitude working in large systems and ability to leverage AI to accelerate problem solving in your daily work
- Demonstrated ability to be outcome-focused and move quickly in a fast-paced environment
Target Base Salary Range
$102,693 - $287,488 USD
About Us:
Miris is a cutting-edge technology company building the future of 3D content delivery at global scale. Our mission is to empower creators and developers to deliver high-fidelity, photorealistic 3D experiences to billions of users instantly, seamlessly, and across all major platforms and devices. Backed by patented innovations, Miris leverages state-of-the-art advancements in neural rendering, including radiance fields, Gaussian splatting, and new AI-assisted graphics approaches. Our platform unlocks the ability to deliver complex digital scenes, anywhere and anytime, without making compromises on speed, cost, and scale.
Compensation:
At Miris, our compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. We offer fair pay that reflects the value of each role within our organization and the broader market. We believe that every employee who brings impact should share in our success with equity options as a key component of our compensation package. Base salary is influenced by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and responsibilities of the role, internal equity across similar roles, external market benchmarks for comparable positions, and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent expenses
- Flexible working hours
- Generous PTO Program
- 401K plan
- Technology stipend
- Wellness stipend
- Equity options
Globally, benefits may vary depending on a candidate's location
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Fintech
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote principal research fellow jobs.
- PhD in a relevant scientific or academic discipline required
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publication as lead or corresponding author
- Experience as principal investigator on externally funded research grants
- Proficiency with discipline-specific research software and statistical analysis tools
- Ability to mentor junior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students
- Experience presenting research findings at national or international conferences
Tips for Your Remote Principal Research Fellow Job Search
Show your async research output upfront
Remote employers want proof you can produce without in-person check-ins. Lead your application materials with concrete deliverables: published papers, completed reports, or documented research outcomes. Quantify the scope of each project so reviewers can assess your independent output at a glance.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote principal research fellow openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your research area and apply directly without sifting through unrelated postings.
Signal written communication strength clearly
Distributed research teams run on written communication. In your cover letter and any work samples, demonstrate precise, structured writing that conveys complex methodology and findings without verbal explanation. Principal research fellows who write clearly move faster through remote hiring pipelines.
Target remote-first research organizations specifically
Remote-first institutions have built infrastructure around distributed researchers, which means fewer adjustment periods and more support for independent work. Focus your search on organizations with established distributed research teams rather than those experimenting with remote for the first time.
Remote Principal Research Fellow Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote principal research fellow job?
Remote principal research fellow roles go to candidates who can demonstrate independent project ownership, rigorous methodology, and clear written communication without in-person oversight. Distributed research teams screen for self-direction, strong asynchronous collaboration habits, and a publication or project record that shows sustained output. Highlighting your ability to manage multi-stage research independently and communicate findings clearly in writing gives you a concrete edge over candidates without that remote-ready profile.
Which companies hire remote principal research fellows?
Remote principal research fellow roles are posted by The Clear Fund, American Institutes for Research, and Emory University and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first research organizations, distributed academic consortia, and health, policy, and technology institutions that have built permanent remote research infrastructure.
Can you get a remote principal research fellow job with no experience?
Yes, but remote principal research fellow roles are demanding to enter without experience because you must manage complex research workflows independently from day one. Remote-first research organizations and mission-driven nonprofits sometimes hire emerging researchers into junior fellow tracks. Showing a strong portfolio of independent work, published writing, or completed research projects can substitute for formal experience and open doors to those entry-level distributed roles.
Do you need a degree for remote principal research fellow jobs?
Usually, yes. Principal research fellow roles are senior positions, and most remote employers expect a graduate degree, typically a doctorate or master's in a relevant field. That said, remote employers weigh demonstrated research output, published work, and a record of leading investigations alongside credentials, so candidates with equivalent applied research experience and a strong project portfolio remain competitive.
Which industries hire the most remote principal research fellows?
The sectors hiring the most remote principal research fellows are Science & Research, Technology & Software, and Education, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed research teams that allow principal fellows to lead studies, manage data, and report findings without being tied to a physical lab or office.
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