Entry Level Research Scientist Engineer Jobs

New grad research scientist engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where a strong portfolio or internship record can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Technology & Software, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like TikTok, Astera Institute, and OpenAI hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles166+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type87% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Graduate, Research Scientist, AI
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Arm
Seattle, Washington
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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Research Scientist
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Research Scientist
Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas
Laboratory Research
Specialized Engineering
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Biomedical Engineering
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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AI Research Scientist
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AI Research Scientist
Apple
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Data Analytics
$150k - $278k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Research Engineer/Research Scientist
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Research Engineer/Research Scientist
DeepRoute.ai
Fremont, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
On-Site
Master's

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AI Research Scientist
Apple
Seattle, Washington
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Data Analytics
$142k - $263k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Entry Level Research Scientist Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • TikTok45
  • Astera Institute6
  • OpenAI5
  • Nuro4
  • NVIDIA4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software66
  • Education33
  • Science & Research20
  • Healthcare & Medical Services11
  • Artificial Intelligence9

Entry Level Research Scientist Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level research scientist engineer job?

Start by building a portfolio of research projects, lab work, or independent experiments that demonstrate hands-on problem-solving. Employers hiring at the entry level pay close attention to academic research experience, internships, and technical skills in areas like data analysis, experimental design, or engineering fundamentals. A well-documented capstone project or published undergraduate research can give you a clear edge over candidates with identical credentials.

Which companies hire entry level research scientist engineers?

Companies hiring entry level research scientist engineers right now include TikTok, Astera Institute, and OpenAI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a range of employers, including national research labs, technology firms, healthcare companies, and startups building out early-stage R&D teams.

Are there remote entry level research scientist engineer jobs?

Yes, though many research scientist engineer roles require on-site lab or equipment access. About 13% of entry level research scientist engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote positions more common in data-heavy or computational research functions than in roles requiring physical lab work.

Are these new grad research scientist engineer jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior research scientist engineer roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and counts internships, lab rotations, or a strong portfolio in lieu of full-time work history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'new graduates welcome,' or 'training provided' as signals that the role is built for someone early in their career.

Which industries hire the most entry level research scientist engineers?

Entry Level research scientist engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain active R&D pipelines and regularly bring on junior researchers to support ongoing projects, prototype development, and experimental work.