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Which companies in New Zealand hire AI Research Scientists?
Xero, Datacom, ANZ New Zealand, ASB Bank, and similar employers are among the most consistent hirers for this role in New Zealand.
Market IntelligenceStable demand
AI Research Scientist Market Demand in India
Hiring outlook, remote working rates, and which companies are actively recruiting.
Hiring outlook
Stable
AI Research Scientist hiring in India remains highly selective compared to applied AI/ML roles, concentrated almost entirely in Bengaluru where Google DeepMind, Microsoft Research India, and Adobe Research run their largest non-US labs. Demand has grown through 2025 into 2026 as global labs shift more foundational research work to India rather than treating it purely as an engineering execution hub, though the total headcount stays small relative to applied roles.
Remote / hybrid
35%
of India AI Research Scientist roles advertise remote or hybrid working
Market activity
+16.0%
Year-on-year salary movement in India. Positive movement signals active market competition.
What's driving AI Research Scientist demand in India
Strongest in: Global research labs and AI-first product companies, led by employers such as Google DeepMind India and Microsoft Research India
AI Research Scientist hiring in India remains highly selective compared to applied AI/ML roles, concentrated almost entirely in Bengaluru where Google DeepMind, Microsoft Research India, and Adobe Research run their largest non-US labs. Demand has grown through 2025 into 2026 as global labs shift more foundational research work to India rather than treating it purely as an engineering execution hub, though the total headcount stays small relative to applied roles.
Skills commanding the biggest premium right now
Salary premium over the India median for AI Research Scientists who list these skills.
Deep learning research (PyTorch, JAX)+21%
Large-scale distributed training+17%
Published research track record+15%
Top employers hiring in India
Companies with consistent or active AI Research Scientist hiring in India.
Google DeepMind IndiaMicrosoft Research IndiaAdobe ResearchAmazon ScienceSamsung R&D Institute IndiaQualcomm AI ResearchSarvam AI
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AI Research Scientist demand questions for India
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What percentage of AI Research Scientist roles in New Zealand offer remote work?
Around 35% of active New Zealand listings advertise some remote or hybrid flexibility, though model-building and data-pipeline work is largely asynchronous and tool-driven, and New Zealand's small local talent pool means employers routinely hire remote specialists across the country or accept candidates returning from OE (Overseas Experience) in the UK or Australia.