Remote Research Engineer Jobs

Remote research engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors from artificial intelligence and machine learning to biotechnology, advanced materials, and software systems. Remote-first firms, deep-tech startups, and distributed R&D teams at established technology and life-sciences companies are actively hiring, from junior research roles to senior and staff-level engineers. Employers hiring remotely right now include Penn State University, Parsons, and Twilio. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles38
Top employerPenn State University
Top industryTechnology
Top credentialBachelor's degree in engineering
Companies hiring24

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Machine Learning Research Engineer
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Machine Learning Research Engineer
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Remote
Business Development
Customer Success
$100k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree in statistics
51-200

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Penn State University
Research Computing Software Engineer (Platform Observability)
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Research Computing Software Engineer (Platform Observability)
Penn State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$69k - $103k/yr
Remote (US)
Associate's degree
10,000+

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AI Research Engineer
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AI Research Engineer
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AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Software Engineering
$80k - $100k/yr
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree in statistics
51-200

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Principal Staff Engineer, AI Platform Research, Data Science (Remote)
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Principal Staff Engineer, AI Platform Research, Data Science (Remote)
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Remote
Data Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
$195k - $290k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Research Engineer I - Mobility ENC
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Research Engineer I - Mobility ENC
Saint-Gobain
Northborough, Massachusetts
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$73k - $122k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Remote Research Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Penn State University
Penn State University9 open roles
Parsons
Parsons3 open roles
Twilio
Twilio2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Education
  • Telecommunications
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote research engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for research prototyping and data analysis
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Ability to read, reproduce, and extend findings from peer-reviewed technical literature
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment, simulation tools, or experimental design methods
  • Record of contributions to technical projects through published papers, patents, or documented prototypes

Tips for Your Remote Research Engineer Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote research engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search the roles by discipline or seniority, find the ones that match your background, and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.

Build a portfolio around reproducibility

Remote research teams need to evaluate your work before you ever meet. Share documented experiments on GitHub with clear README files, reproducible results, and enough context that a reviewer can follow your reasoning without asking you questions.

Show async communication in your application

Remote research engineer roles screen for written clarity early. Write a concise, well-structured cover message that explains your research focus and what you'd contribute. Treat it as a sample of the documentation and async communication you'd produce on the job.

Target distributed teams in your discipline

Remote-first AI labs, computational biology companies, and distributed materials-science startups hire research engineers remotely far more consistently than traditional firms with physical campuses. Search by research domain and look for teams that list remote collaboration tools like Notion, Weights and Biases, or Slack in their job descriptions.

Remote Research Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote research engineer job?

Target companies that already run distributed research teams, because they've built the infrastructure for remote collaboration and are far more likely to hire you without a local presence. Remote employers screen for self-direction, rigorous written communication, and the ability to document findings clearly enough that teammates in other time zones can build on them. A public portfolio of research projects, published papers, or open-source contributions gives remote hiring managers something concrete to evaluate before a first call.

Which companies hire remote research engineers?

Employers currently hiring remote research engineers include Penn State University, Parsons, and Twilio, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first technology firms, AI and machine learning labs, and distributed life-sciences organizations make up the largest share of remote research engineer openings.

Can you get a remote research engineer job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level research engineer roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one, without the informal mentorship of a shared office. Remote-first startups and academic-adjacent organizations are more likely to hire junior candidates. What opens the door is demonstrable work: a GitHub repository with reproducible experiments, a co-authored paper, or a capstone project that shows you can frame a research problem and execute on it without hand-holding.

Do you need a degree for remote research engineer jobs?

Usually, but it depends on the research domain. Most remote research engineer roles, especially in AI, machine learning, and computational science, list a master's or PhD as preferred because the work involves pushing a field forward, not just applying established methods. That said, remote employers weigh demonstrated research output heavily. Strong publications, a well-documented project portfolio, or prior contributions to open research can offset the absence of an advanced degree for the right candidate.

Which industries hire the most remote research engineers?

The sectors hiring the most remote research engineers are Technology & Software, Education, and Telecommunications, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These industries hire research engineers remotely because their work is inherently collaborative across distributed teams and relies on shared code, data, and documentation rather than physical lab access.

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