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Research Engineer in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring
Everything open jobs say about Research Engineer, updated November 7, 2026.
In 3 sentences
- As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 190 Research Engineer openings in the United States, at 93 employers.
- San Francisco (CA) has the most openings: 107.
- Across the 88 openings with posted pay, the median is $22,917.
Cities with the most Research Engineer openings
Where the openings are
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (CA) | 107 |
| New York City (NY) | 25 |
| Palo Alto (CA) | 10 |
| Sunnyvale (CA) | 6 |
| Redwood City (CA) | 4 |
| San Fransisco (CA) | 4 |
| San Jose (CA) | 3 |
| Seattle (WA) | 3 |
Employers with the most Research Engineer openings
Employers with the most openings
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Anthropic | 20 |
| Openai | 13 |
| Harvey | 9 |
| PrimeIntellect | 7 |
| Hud | 7 |
| Zyphra | 6 |
| Applied | 6 |
| Epsilon Health | 4 |
Posted pay
The median pay posted by employers is $22,917. The middle half of openings pays between $19,375 and $28,333, in a sample of 88 openings.
Work arrangement
8% of openings are remote, 15% are hybrid and 77% are on-site.
For job seekers
Frequently asked questions
How many Research Engineer jobs are open in the United States?
As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 190 open Research Engineer jobs in the United States, at 93 employers.
Where are the most Research Engineer jobs?
San Francisco (CA) has the most Research Engineer openings: 107 as of November 7, 2026.
How much does a Research Engineer make?
Across the 88 openings with pay posted by the employer, the median is $22,917, and the middle half pays between $19,375 and $28,333.
Are there remote Research Engineer jobs?
Yes: 8% of open Research Engineer jobs are remote and 15% are hybrid, as of November 7, 2026.
