AI Research Scientist Jobs

Discover the latest AI research scientist jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for researchers advancing the state of the art in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning.

Epoch Biodesign

Applied AI Research Scientist - Fleet Optimization

Epoch Biodesign

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
2d ago
DataAnnotation

Chemistry AI Research Scientist (Remote)

DataAnnotation

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
2d ago
AIToolboard

AI Research Scientist: Innovate & Publish Breakthroughs

AIToolboard

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
4d ago
The MITRE Corporation

Materials and Chemistry AI Scientist

The MITRE Corporation

McLean, Virginia, US
full-time
3d ago
Two Six Technologies

Principal Research Scientist - AI/ML, Applied Statistics & Advanced Analytics

Two Six Technologies

Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time
1w ago
AIToolboard

AI Research Scientist - Emerging Technologies (Hybrid)

AIToolboard

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
3d ago
AIToolboard

Part-Time Qualitative AI Research Scientist – Healthcare

AIToolboard

Bethesda, Maryland, US
part-time
2d ago
Bright Vision Technologies

Research Scientist – AI

Bright Vision Technologies

Reston, Virginia, US
full-time
1d ago
Novateur Research Solutions

AI & Machine Learning Research Scientist — Vision & Multimodal

Novateur Research Solutions

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
4d ago
Bright Vision Technologies

Research Scientist – AI

Bright Vision Technologies

Location not specified
Remote
full-time
1w ago
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AI Research Scientist Jobs: At a Glance

Insights drawn from the latest openings on this page so you can compare employers, locations, and pay before applying.

Top Companies Hiring

  • AIToolboard3 roles
  • Bright Vision Technologies2 roles
  • Epoch Biodesign1 role
  • DataAnnotation1 role
  • The MITRE Corporation1 role
  • Two Six Technologies1 role

Top Locations

  • District of Columbia, US5 roles
  • Virginia, US3 roles
  • Maryland, US1 role
  • Remote1 role

10% of these openings can be done remotely.

Salary Range Overview

Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 100k to USD 180k.

Typical band: USD 115k 170k.

Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.

Employment Types

  • Full-Time9 roles
  • Part-Time1 role

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Featured AI Research Scientist Jobs

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  1. #1Applied AI Research Scientist - Fleet Optimization

    Epoch BiodesignWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 10, 2026

    The Nuclear Company seeks a Researcher in AI for nuclear power plant optimization. You will tackle complex AI challenges at the intersection of infrastructure and energy. Your work will involve simulation design, model development, and collaboration with domain experts. A PhD in a related field is required, along with

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  2. #2Chemistry AI Research Scientist (Remote)

    DataAnnotationWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 10, 2026

    DataAnnotation is seeking an experienced chemistry professional to help train AI models. You will provide complex chemistry problems to AI chatbots, evaluate their responses, and enhance model performance. The position requires a PhD in Chemistry or a related field, and you'll have the flexibility to choose projects an

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  3. #3AI Research Scientist: Innovate & Publish Breakthroughs

    AIToolboardWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimeUSD 120k–180k / yearPosted Aug 8, 2026

    AIToolboard in Washington, DC is seeking an AI Research Scientist to advance state-of-the-art algorithms and models. You will conduct original research in ML, NLP, CV, or RL, design and evaluate novel approaches, and translate findings into practical prototypes. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in CS/AI, has top-tier pu

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  4. #4Materials and Chemistry AI Scientist

    The MITRE CorporationMcLean, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Aug 9, 2026

    Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for

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  5. #5Principal Research Scientist - AI/ML, Applied Statistics & Advanced Analytics

    Two Six TechnologiesArlington, Virginia, USFull-TimePosted Jul 30, 2026

    At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future. Overview Of

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  6. #6AI Research Scientist - Emerging Technologies (Hybrid)

    AIToolboardWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimeUSD 120k–180k / yearPosted Aug 9, 2026

    AIToolboard in Washington, DC is seeking an AI Research Scientist focused on emerging technologies to advance novel algorithms and models across machine learning, deep learning, and related fields. You will conduct theoretical and applied research, design experiments, analyze large datasets, publish findings in top con

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  7. #7Part-Time Qualitative AI Research Scientist – Healthcare

    AIToolboardBethesda, Maryland, USPart-TimePosted Aug 10, 2026

    The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. is seeking a part-time Qualitative AI Research Scientist based in Bethesda, Maryland. The role focuses on leading qualitative research initiatives to develop patient-centered clinical support tools (CSTs) and to advance healthcare AI solutio

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  8. #8Research Scientist – AI

    Bright Vision TechnologiesReston, Virginia, USFull-TimeUSD 100k–150k / yearPosted Aug 11, 2026

    Research Scientist – AI – Remote Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth

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  9. #9AI & Machine Learning Research Scientist — Vision & Multimodal

    Novateur Research SolutionsWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimeUSD 120k–170k / yearPosted Aug 8, 2026

    Novateur Research Solutions in Ashburn, Virginia, is hiring Research Scientists passionate about advancing foundational AI methods for perception and reasoning. You will pursue original research in machine learning, multimodal integration, and explainable AI, working with collaborators from academia and national labs.

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  10. #10Research Scientist – AI

    Bright Vision TechnologiesRemoteFull-TimePosted Aug 4, 2026

    Research Scientist – AI – Remote Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth

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About AI Research Scientist Jobs

Discover the latest AI research scientist jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for researchers advancing the state of the art in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning.

AI Research Scientists conduct original research in areas including natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, generative models, and multimodal AI. They publish papers at top conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ACL), develop novel algorithms, and collaborate with engineering teams to translate research breakthroughs into production systems. Employers seek candidates with graduate degrees (MS/PhD) in computer science, mathematics, or related fields, along with strong publication records and deep expertise in PyTorch or JAX.

These roles are available at leading AI research labs, technology companies, autonomous vehicle companies, pharmaceutical firms, and well-funded AI startups. Experience with large-scale model training, distributed computing, and research leadership is highly valued.

Our curated listings include remote, hybrid, and onsite positions across global markets. AI research roles offer top-tier compensation, publication support, conference travel budgets, and access to cutting-edge compute infrastructure.

Each job posting provides detailed requirements, research expertise needed, and application instructions to help you find the right AI research scientist role.

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