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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. Companies hiring globally that welcome California time-zone overlap.

9 jobs available

SentiLink9 hours ago

Staff Applied ML Scientist

US flagCalifornia, +4 more statesFull-timeResearch Scientist$220k – $260k/year
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GiveWell1 day ago

Senior Livelihoods Researcher

US flagCalifornia, +1 more stateFull-timeResearch Scientist$280k – $308k/year
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adaption6 days ago

Senior Research Scientist

US flagCalifornia OnlyFull-timeResearch Scientist
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American Institutes for ResearchJun 21

Senior Researcher, Place-Based Evaluation & Learning

US flagCalifornia, +4 more statesFull-timeResearch Scientist$126k – $154k/year
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Evans ConsultingJun 20

Journeyman Computer and Information Research Scientist

US flagCalifornia OnlyFull-timeResearch Scientist$113k – $126k/year
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NVIDIAJun 19

Quantum Research Scientist Intern

US flagCalifornia OnlyFull-timeResearch Scientist$20 – $71/hour
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CivitechJun 18

Research Fellow

US flagAlabama, +24 more statesFull-timeResearch Scientist$55k – $65k/year
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AfreshJun 17

Staff Applied Scientist

US flagAlabama, +20 more statesFull-timeResearch Scientist$191.8k – $287.6k/year
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ZillowMay 6

Applied Scientist

US flagCalifornia, +15 more statesFull-timeResearch Scientist$136.3k – $217.7k/year
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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?
Salaries vary by seniority and company. Junior roles typically start around $40–70k, mid roles $70–120k, senior roles $120–180k, and staff/principal $180k+. Use the salary filter to narrow listings to your range.
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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