Google DeepMind — one of the world’s leading AI research labs — is actively hiring Research Scientists across multiple specialisations in 2026. With 35+ open positions, this is one of the most exciting opportunities in the AI field for researchers with strong publication records and a passion for advancing the frontiers of machine intelligence. This guide covers Google DeepMind Research Scientist Jobs in full — funding, eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.
Key Details
- Employer: Google DeepMind (a division of Alphabet Inc.)
- Role types: Research Scientist, Senior Research Scientist (specialisations include Multimodal LLMs, World Models, Information Quality, and more)
- Locations: London (UK), Mountain View (CA), New York (NY), and other global offices
- Eligibility: PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Neuroscience, or related field; strong publication record at top ML/AI venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, etc.)
- Compensation (US): Base salary $147,000–$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits
- Application type: Rolling — positions open continuously
- How to apply: Via Google Careers or DeepMind’s Greenhouse portal
Google DeepMind researchers work on foundational and applied AI challenges including large language models, reinforcement learning, scientific discovery (AlphaFold, etc.), and AI safety. The lab offers access to world-class compute infrastructure, collaboration with top researchers globally, and a culture of bold, curiosity-driven science.
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Google DeepMind Research Scientist Jobs: key details
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