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Research roles are booming as AI, data science, and biotechnology converge. Companies are hiring scientists, data analysts, and lab technicians to build next‑generation products. With 8,241 positions open, the demand for research talent is higher than ever.

Research jobs span from AI and machine‑learning scientists to clinical trial researchers and UX researchers. Responsibilities include designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data with Python, R, or LabVIEW, publishing findings, and prototyping new algorithms or therapies. Many roles require proficiency in version control, SQL, and specialized tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or CRISPR‑Cas9.

Transparent salary data helps researchers negotiate fair pay, assess funding opportunities, and plan career moves. Knowing the market rate for your skill set—whether you’re a junior data scientist or a senior AI researcher—ensures you stay competitive and avoid under‑compensation in fast‑moving tech fields.

Staff Research Scientist - Music

Company: Spotify

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Spotify seeks a Staff Research Scientist to advance AI music technologies, emphasizing artist collaboration, fair compensation, and innovative solutions for creative communities.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Loka, Inc

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Loka, a Silicon Valley-based tech consultancy, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and implementing ML solutions, leading client communications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The company values mission-driven work, remote work culture, and continuous learning.

Research Scientist - Music

Company: Spotify

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Spotify is seeking a Research Scientist to join their ArtistFirst AI Music lab, which pioneers generative technologies for music to create breakthrough experiences for fans and artists. The role involves conducting groundbreaking research, running large-scale experiments, creating practical applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with the research community. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in a related field, experience in generative modeling or music information retrieval, strong coding skills, and a passion for building products that add value to millions of people.

Senior Research Scientist - Music

Company: Spotify

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Spotify is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join their ArtistFirst AI Music lab. The team pioneers state-of-the-art generative technologies for music, creating breakthrough experiences for fans and artists. The role involves conducting groundbreaking research, running large-scale experiments, creating practical applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with the research community.

Senior Research Engineer - Music

Company: Spotify

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Spotify is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to join their ArtistFirst AI Music lab. The team pioneers state-of-the-art generative technologies for music, creating breakthrough experiences for fans and artists. The role involves collaborating with research scientists, improving model training pipelines, optimizing performance, integrating models into production environments, and maintaining a high-quality codebase. The ideal candidate should have experience training large machine learning models, working with cloud platforms, debugging machine learning code, and optimizing code for performance.

Enterprise Solutions Engineer

Company: ElevenLabs

Location: Mexico,Argentina

Posted Nov 26, 2025

ElevenLabs is a leading audio AI company that has developed humanlike speech technology. They have raised significant funding and achieved a high valuation. Their mission is to make information accessible in any voice, language, or sound. They offer a Creative Platform and Agents Platform powered by proprietary AI models. They are looking for a Solutions Engineer to scale their technical solutions for enterprise customers.

Senior Research Scientist - Music

Company: Spotify

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Spotify is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join their ArtistFirst AI Music lab. The team pioneers state-of-the-art generative technologies for music, creating breakthrough experiences for fans and artists. The role involves conducting groundbreaking research, running large-scale experiments, creating practical applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with the research community.

Staff Research Engineer - Music

Company: Spotify

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Spotify is creating an AI Music lab to develop generative music technologies that enhance artist-fan connections while ensuring fair compensation and new revenue streams for artists and rightsholders. The lab will collaborate with record labels, distributors, and music publishers, and prioritize artist choice and participation.

Compliance Manager

Company: PLACE Corporate Careers

Location: USA

Posted Nov 26, 2025

The text is a job description for a Compliance Manager role at Blueprint Title and Southwest Land Title, which are part of the PLACE ecosystem. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, managing licensing requirements, and leading state market expansion efforts. The company values include grit, results, teamwork, and humility.

Staff Research Engineer - Music

Company: Spotify

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Spotify is creating an AI Music lab to develop generative music technologies that enhance artist-fan connections while ensuring fair compensation and new revenue streams for artists and rightsholders. The lab will collaborate with record labels, distributors, and music publishers, and prioritize artist choice and participation.

Research Scientist - Music

Company: Spotify

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Spotify is seeking a Research Scientist to join their ArtistFirst AI Music lab, which pioneers state-of-the-art generative technologies for music. The role involves conducting groundbreaking research, running large-scale experiments, creating practical applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with the research community. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field, experience in generative modeling or related areas, strong coding skills, and a passion for building products that add value to millions of people.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Upwork

Location: Latin America

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Upwork is a global work marketplace connecting businesses with skilled professionals. The company offers a hybrid workforce solutions team and seeks a machine learning engineer to develop AI models for information retrieval. Upwork values diversity and inclusion, and provides opportunities for career growth and innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for research positions by seniority?
Entry‑level research scientists and data analysts earn $70,000‑$90,000 annually, with variations by industry. Mid‑level roles (2‑5 years experience) range $90,000‑$120,000. Senior researchers, principal investigators, or AI lead scientists command $120,000‑$160,000 plus equity or grant‑based bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valued in research roles?
Key skills include statistical programming in Python or R, SQL for data querying, machine‑learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), laboratory software (LabVIEW, Benchling), and version control (Git). Certifications that boost prospects are TensorFlow Developer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, and CLIA‑certified lab technician credentials for clinical research.
Can research jobs be performed remotely?
Approximately 60% of research listings now offer full‑remote or hybrid schedules, especially in AI, data science, and UX research. Lab‑based roles typically require on‑site presence, but many institutions provide remote data‑analysis and simulation positions.
What are common career progression paths in research?
Typical progression starts with Research Assistant → Research Scientist → Senior Scientist → Lead or Principal Investigator → Director of Research or R

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