Entry Level Senior Data Science Engineer Jobs

New grad senior data science engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of projects or internship work can outweigh a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Education, and Retail, with employers like Amazon, TikTok, and University of Illinois hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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McKinsey & Company
Data Science Analyst - Growth, Marketing & Sales Practice
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Data Science Analyst - Growth, Marketing & Sales Practice
McKinsey & Company
Atlanta, Georgia
Engineering (Non-Software)
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management

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National Grid
Lead Data Scientist, Data Science
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Lead Data Scientist, Data Science
National Grid
Brooklyn, New York
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$153k - $192k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Amazon.com
2027 Data Science Internship - United States, PhD or Masters Student
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Amazon.com
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2027 Data Science Internship - United States, PhD or Masters Student
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Data Analytics
Data Science
$103k/yr
10,000+

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Tampa Electric Company
TECO Spring 2027 Internship - Drone & Diagnostics Center, Data Science
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Tampa Electric Company
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TECO Spring 2027 Internship - Drone & Diagnostics Center, Data Science
Tampa Electric Company
Lutz, Florida
Customer Service
Customer Success
Technical Program Management
1,001-5,000

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UC San Diego
Computational and Data Science Research Specialist
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UC San Diego
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Computational and Data Science Research Specialist
UC San Diego
San Diego, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Data Science
$102k - $125k/yr
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Entry Level Senior Data Science Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Amazon
Amazon5 open roles
TikTok
TikTok2 open roles
University of Illinois
University of Illinois2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software13
  • Education10
  • Retail4
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces4
  • Consulting & Professional Services3

Entry Level Senior Data Science Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level senior data science engineer job?

Build a portfolio of end-to-end projects that show you can collect, clean, model, and communicate data findings. Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on experience with Python or R, SQL, and at least one machine learning framework. Internships, capstone projects, Kaggle competitions, and open-source contributions all demonstrate readiness when you have limited professional experience.

Which companies hire entry level senior data science engineers?

Companies hiring entry level senior data science engineers right now include Amazon, TikTok, and University of Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range, including technology firms, financial services companies, healthcare organizations, and retailers that are building or expanding their data science functions.

Are there remote entry level senior data science engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up a significant share of openings at this level. About 50% of entry level senior data science engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates who need flexibility have real options while still having access to in-person roles that can offer stronger mentorship early in a career.

Are these new grad senior data science engineer jobs?

Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects in place of full-time work history, and treats a strong portfolio as a legitimate substitute for a longer resume.

Which industries hire the most entry level senior data science engineers?

Entry Level senior data science engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they generate large volumes of structured and unstructured data and need analysts who can build models and surface insights, even at the early-career stage.