Research EdTech Jobs
134 jobs available
Research roles in EdTech bridge academic rigor and product impact. Learning scientists, UX researchers, and education researchers design studies, evaluate product efficacy, and translate findings into product decisions. Both mission-driven nonprofits and growth-stage companies invest in research to validate and differentiate their approaches.
Research Scientist/Engineer 1
$749K–$1.0M/yr
Senior Psychometrician
Research Scientist, Natural Products Pharmacology
$55K–$85K/yr
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II
From $52K/yr
Research Engineer
$89K–$99K/yr
Principal Economist
Quantitative Research Associate, Human and Community Development
$31–$35/hr
Research jobs at a glance
From live US listings on EdTechJobs.io. Updated October 20, 2026.
- Open roles
- 134
- at 41 companies
- Fully remote
- 18%
- 24 of 134 roles
- Hiring the most
- University of Texas at Austin (24), University of Washington (14), Carnegie Mellon University (10), Handshake (9), Acelero (6)
- Most common levels
- Mid Level 37%, Senior 28%, Entry Level 27%
- Who the learners are
- higher ed 63%, K-12 25%, corporate learning 12%
Common questions about research jobs
How many research jobs are open in EdTech right now?
EdTechJobs.io lists 134 open research jobs in the US as of October 20, 2026, from 41 companies.
How many research jobs are remote?
24 of the 134 are fully remote, about 18%. The rest are hybrid or on-site.
Which companies are hiring for research roles?
The most openings right now are at University of Texas at Austin, University of Washington and Carnegie Mellon University.
What do research jobs in EdTech pay?
The median is $100K a year, and the middle half of roles pay $76K to $141K. That is based on 30 current listings that publish a full annual salary range.