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In short

AI is required most often, in 2 of 2 lead research scientist roles at tech companies whose requirements we read in the 90 days to Oct 16, 2026, then Computer Vision (1) and Experimentation (1). Among roles that state years, 1 of 2 asks for at least 10 years. We counted 2 roles, each at a different employer.

AI
2 of 2
Required most often, of the roles we could read
10+ years
1 of 2
Of roles stating years
Remote roles
2 of 2
Of the roles we could read for it

What the postings ask for

Out of the 2 roles whose requirements we could read, of 2 in all. Too few to show shares, so we show counts.

Required
SkillRoles asking
AI
2 of 2
Computer Vision
1 of 2
Experimentation
1 of 2
NLP
1 of 2

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Preferred
SkillRoles asking
Computer Vision
1 of 2
NLP
1 of 2

Experience

Asked most often: 8–9 years and 10+ years, 1 of 2 each.

Of the 2 roles that state years

Under 8 years
0 of 2
8–9 years
1 of 2
10+ years
1 of 2

Degree

2 of 2 require a degree.

Of the 2 roles we could read for it

Required
2 of 2
Required, or experience instead
0 of 2
Preferred
0 of 2
Not mentioned
0 of 2

Pay and remote work

Of the 2 roles we could read for it

Roles stating pay
1 of 2
Remote roles
2 of 2

Research scientist pay

Questions about lead research scientist roles

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How we count: 2 roles in the 90 days to Oct 16, 2026, each role counted once however many boards post it. Methodology