Scientist Jobs in San Jose, CA

Scientist jobs in San Jose are in strong demand, concentrated in North San Jose, Alviso, and the Downtown Tech Core, with openings across semiconductor research, life sciences, and advanced materials. Employers actively hiring include TikTok, ByteDance, and TikTok USDS Joint Venture. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles770+
Top employerTikTok
Work type87% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring12

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Clinical Lab Scientist II
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Clinical Lab Scientist II
Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$65.9 - $84.97/hr
1,001-5,000

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Research Scientist - Intern (Video and Edge, Multimedia Lab) - 2027 Start (PhD)
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Research Scientist - Intern (Video and Edge, Multimedia Lab) - 2027 Start (PhD)
ByteDance
San Jose, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
On-Site
10,000+

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Data Scientist – Machine Learning Focus
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Data Scientist – Machine Learning Focus
Adidev Technologies Inc
San Jose, California
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science

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AI Data Scientist Technical Leader (Hybrid)
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AI Data Scientist Technical Leader (Hybrid)
Cisco
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$166k - $308k/yr
Hybrid
Doctoral degree in statistics
10,000+

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Scientist Job Market in San Jose

Who's Hiring

  • TikTok282
  • ByteDance103
  • TikTok USDS Joint Venture103
  • WD77
  • Cisco26

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware

Scientist Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a scientist job in San Jose?

Focus your search on the semiconductor, biotech, and clean energy sectors that anchor San Jose's research economy. North San Jose and Alviso host the densest concentration of R&D facilities, while the Downtown Tech Core draws more analytical and data-science roles. Candidates with hands-on lab experience, familiarity with semiconductor fabrication or materials characterization, and a graduate degree in a relevant discipline stand out most in this market.

Which companies hire scientists in San Jose?

San Jose scientist roles are posted by TikTok, ByteDance, and TikTok USDS Joint Venture and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local employer mix skews toward large semiconductor manufacturers, established medtech firms, and early-stage clean energy companies with active research programs.

Are there remote scientist jobs in San Jose?

Yes, though remote availability varies sharply by specialty. Hands-on roles in fabrication, materials testing, or wet-lab biology are almost always on-site, while computational, data, and regulatory science roles offer more flexibility. About 13% of scientist openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at larger semiconductor and medtech employers headquartered in North San Jose.

How can I get a scientist job in San Jose with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in San Jose is through a contract or technician role at a semiconductor or medtech company, which regularly convert to full-time scientist positions. Local employers frequently hire entry-level candidates for process technician, research associate, and quality control roles that build directly toward a scientist title. Completing relevant coursework at San Jose State University or pursuing internships with North San Jose R&D labs gives candidates a concrete local credential employers recognize.

Which industries hire the most scientists in San Jose?

San Jose scientist roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's position as the center of Silicon Valley's semiconductor supply chain and its growing medtech corridor make those sectors the primary drivers of local scientist hiring year-round.

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