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PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California

88 open roles for PhD holders and candidates in California as of Nov 15, 2026. Waymo, Figma, Pinterest, Riot Games and Roblox have the most. 1 is remote.

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Questions about PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California

How many PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California are open right now?
There are 88 open PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California at 24 companies on Jobs Every Hour as of Nov 15, 2026. 3 of them were posted in the last seven days. The list is rebuilt every hour from the employers' own careers pages.
Which companies have the most PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California?
Right now the most openings are at Waymo (51), Figma (5), Riot Games (3), Roblox (3) and Pinterest (3). The ranking changes as companies open and close roles.
Are there remote PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California?
1 of the 88 open PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California (1%) are listed as remote. Remote roles are often limited to certain countries or time zones, so check the location line of each job.
Is it hard to get one of the PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California?
82 of the 88 open PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California (93%) are for beginners: junior roles and internships. 24 companies are hiring and 3 roles were posted in the last seven days. Matching your resume to the skills each posting names helps most; the free resume builder shows the match.
How is AI changing PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California?
71 of the 88 open PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California (81%) ask for AI or machine-learning skills, most often Machine Learning, PyTorch, TensorFlow. Employers still list 88 such roles today at 24 companies. Counted from the postings' own text on Nov 15, 2026.
What skills do PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California ask for?
Most often Python (76%), Machine Learning (70%), Deep learning (51%), PyTorch (50%), C++ (36%) of the 88 open postings, counted from their own text on Nov 15, 2026.
Which job titles come up most in PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California?
2027 Summer Intern (51), PhD Intern (5), PhD Autonomy Engineer Intern (2): the most common titles among the 88 open roles, without the level and place notes in brackets.
Are PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California in demand in 2026?
88 PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California are open on Jobs Every Hour today at 24 companies, 0.1% of all 148,162 open jobs here; 3 were posted in the last seven days. 1 (1%) can be done remotely.
How do I apply for PhD and doctoral roles jobs in California?
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