Scale AI
Scale AI is currently hiring for 27 data science, machine learning and AI roles, mostly for research scientists, machine learning engineers and AI engineers. Openings are based in New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC, and 7 of them are open to remote candidates. The skills Scale AI asks for most often are AI, Python, Machine Learning and Generative AI. Hiring teams include Research, Applications Platform Engineering and Gen AI Operations. Across 21 listings that published pay, the median advertised base salary is $243k a year. We've listed 52 roles at Scale AI since May 2026.
At a glance
- Website
- scale.ai
- Roles
- Research Scientist (9)Machine Learning Engineer (6)AI Engineer (5)Data Analyst (1)Data Engineer (1)MLOps (1)
- Teams
- Research (9) · Applications Platform Engineering (3) · Gen AI Operations (3) · Human Frontier Collective (3) · Public Sector Engineering (3) · Data, Technology & Systems (2) · GPS Engineering (2) · Enterprise Engineering (1)
- Seniority
- Senior (20) · Staff (4) · Mid (2)
- Locations
- New York (16)San Francisco (16)Washington, DC (5)Seattle (3)Denver (2)London (2)Doha (1)Mexico City (1)USA (22)UK (2)
- Remote
- 7 of 27 open roles
- Advertised pay
- $243k median · $203k–$327k typical (21 listings, annual USD)
- On the board since
- May 2026 · 52 roles listed
About Scale AI
At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Ernst & Young, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.
In Scale AI’s own words, from its job listings
27 roles at Scale AI
Past roles at Scale AI
Positions we’ve listed that are now closed — kept for reference.
Working at Scale AI: common questions
Is Scale AI hiring data scientists right now?
Yes — Scale AI has 27 open data science, machine learning or AI roles on the board, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. The most recent was posted on October 2, 2026.
What kind of data roles does Scale AI hire for?
Current openings break down as Research Scientist (9), Machine Learning Engineer (6), AI Engineer (5) and Data Analyst (1). They sit in teams such as Research, Applications Platform Engineering, Gen AI Operations and Human Frontier Collective.
What skills does Scale AI look for?
The most requested skills are AI, Python, Machine Learning, Generative AI, LLMs and Agentic AI. AI appears in 27 of 27 listings.
Does Scale AI offer remote data jobs?
7 of 27 of Scale AI's current data roles are open to remote candidates.
Where is Scale AI hiring?
Open roles are based in New York, San Francisco, Washington, DC, Seattle, Denver and London.
What seniority levels does Scale AI hire at?
By seniority, openings are senior (20), staff (4) and mid (2).
How much does Scale AI pay data scientists?
Across 21 listings that published a salary, the median advertised base pay is $243k a year, with most falling between $203k and $327k. Figures are converted to annual US dollars and reflect advertised ranges, not confirmed offers.