Remote research scientist jobs in California

Browse the latest remote research scientist jobs — handpicked roles from companies hiring globally. Each listing links straight to the employer's application page, with optional filters by seniority and pay. Updated daily. Remote roles open to applicants based in California.

8 jobs available

GondolaBio23 hours ago

Principal Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology, Neurology

US flagCalifornia OnlyFull-timeResearch Scientist$173k – $205k/year
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Tiger Analytics2 days ago

Operation Research Scientist – Demand Planning, Forecasting

US flagCalifornia, +2 more statesFull-timeResearch Scientist
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Snorkel AISep 25

Research Scientist – Human-AI Systems

US flagCalifornia, +1 more stateFull-timeResearch Scientist$200k – $375k/year
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WestEdSep 12

Research Assistant – Center for Mobility & Measurement

US flagCalifornia OnlyFull-timeResearch Scientist$71.2k – $111.3k/year
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NVIDIASep 4

Principal Research Scientist, Synthetic Data Generation

US flagCalifornia, +3 more statesFull-timeResearch Scientist$272k – $431.3k/year
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NVIDIAAug 28

Senior Applied Research Scientist, Data Curation

US flagCalifornia, +4 more statesFull-timeResearch Scientist$224k – $356.5k/year
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MercorAug 22

Mercor Research Fellowship – APEX

US flagCalifornia OnlyFreelanceResearch Scientist$40k – $80k/year
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ContraAug 18

Research Scientist, Human Data & Evaluation

US flagCalifornia OnlyFull-timeResearch Scientist$150k – $200k/year
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Top companies hiring in California

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Frequently asked questions

Are these remote research scientist jobs in California truly remote?
Yes. Every listing on Remotery is a fully-remote research scientist role. We exclude hybrid and "remote within X miles of HQ" listings — if it's on the site, you can do the job from home.
What does pay look like for remote research scientist jobs in California?
Pay varies widely by seniority, company, and location. Many listings here include a salary range, and you can use the salary filter to focus on roles above a given threshold.
How often are new research scientist listings added in California?
New roles are added daily. The listing date is shown on every card and detail page so you can quickly identify the freshest postings.

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