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Senior Research Scientist Jobs
141 open senior Research Scientist roles across the US.
Latest senior Research Scientist jobs
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3 days agoPRINCIPAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS
3 days agoSr Research Scientist
3 days agoSenior Research Scientist
3 days agoSignal Processing Research Scientist
3 days agoResearch Scientist
3 days agoPrincipal Research Scientist I
4 days agoSenior Research Scientist (m/f/d)
4 days agoSenior AI Research Scientist (Model-based RL)
4 days agoResearch Scientist
4 days agoPrincipal Clinical Research Scientist Non-MD
4 days agoSenior Research Scientist
4 days agoResearch Scientist
4 days agoResearch Scientist- Robotics AI
5 days agoSenior Research Scientist- Robotics AI
5 days agoResearch Scientist- Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models
5 days agoMarket overview
The US market for Senior Research Scientist roles currently lists 164 open positions, concentrated in innovative sectors like AI, autonomous systems, and media technology. Leading employers driving this demand include Anthropic with 10 openings focused on advanced AI research, Spotify with 9 roles emphasizing audio and recommendation algorithms, and IFM-US with 9 positions in industrial automation and sensing. These opportunities require deep expertise in core skills such as machine learning, deep learning, and Python, alongside specialized proficiencies in computer vision, generative AI, and foundation models. Hiring for senior-level Research Scientists emphasizes expansive scope, where professionals tackle complex, end-to-end projects that integrate algorithm development, reinforcement learning, and robotics applications, often spanning from foundational model training with PyTorch to real-world deployment challenges. The split between individual contributor (IC) and leadership responsibilities varies by employer but typically leans toward 70% IC depth in technical innovation paired with 30% guiding junior teams or cross-functional initiatives, reflecting the need for proven impact at scale. Compensation for these senior roles is positioned significantly higher than mid-level equivalents, accounting for the broader influence on organizational R&D outcomes without the entry-level oversight demands. For candidates with 5-8+ years of experience, strengthen your application by quantifying contributions in a specific skill like reinforcement learning—such as detailing a project that improved model efficiency by integrating deep learning techniques—directly in your resume's summary to align with employer priorities and accelerate screening.
Top hiring employers
- abbvie15 open roles
- tamus9 open roles
- nvidia7 open roles
- boschgroup7 open roles
- hpe6 open roles
Frequently asked questions
What is the average compensation for a senior Research Scientist?+
The median posted midpoint salary for senior Research Scientist roles in Jobply's index is $206,500. Total compensation (including equity and bonus) is typically higher than the posted base range.
Which companies hire the most senior Research Scientists?+
abbvie currently has the most open senior Research Scientist roles in Jobply's index. Other top employers include abbvie, tamus, nvidia.
Do these senior Research Scientist roles include management responsibility?+
Some do — look for titles containing "Lead", "Principal", or "Manager". The majority are senior individual-contributor (IC) roles; the job description will state expected scope.
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