Does Meta still eat more than 60% of this Research Scientist pack?
The ledger opens with Meta at 3,255, as of 2026-09-21 PT.
| Company | Current | Share of pack |
|---|---|---|
| Meta | 3,255 | 63.1% |
| 790 | 15.3% | |
| NVIDIA | 637 | 12.3% |
| Apple | 262 | 5.1% |
| Microsoft | 215 | 4.2% |
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Seniority split
Microsoft has the highest senior share at 49.3% (106 of 215). Meta is lowest at 14.7% (478 of 3,255).
Senior = current profiles on the same company record whose title adds a Senior / Staff / Principal prefix to Research Scientist (for example Senior Research Scientist), as of 2026-10-16 PT. Denominator = that company's current Research Scientist profiles.
Data & notes
| Company | Senior share | Senior-titled | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 49.3% | 106 | 215 |
| NVIDIA | 39.7% | 253 | 637 |
| 35.3% | 279 | 790 | |
| Apple | 25.2% | 66 | 262 |
| Meta | 14.7% | 478 | 3,255 |
Compare the five benches
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Key takeaway · How to cite
Is Google the second-rung guardrail, or is NVIDIA closing in?
The largest bench is Meta at 3,255/5,159 (63.1%).
Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Meta | 3,255 |
| 790 | |
| NVIDIA | 637 |
| Apple | 262 |
| Microsoft | 215 |
Data & notes
| Name | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Meta | 3,255 | 63.1% |
| 790 | 15.3% | |
| NVIDIA | 637 | 12.3% |
| Apple | 262 | 5.1% |
| Microsoft | 215 | 4.2% |
Absolute headcount vs share — who leads? Anchor Meta
Absolute headcount and share % can diverge: who is largest versus who holds the pack.
Data & notes
| Category | Headcount | Pack share % |
|---|---|---|
| Meta | 3,255 | 63.1 |
| 790 | 15.3 | |
| NVIDIA | 637 | 12.3 |
| Apple | 262 | 5.1 |
| Microsoft | 215 | 4.2 |
Do the top two still lock more than three-quarters of Research Scientist seats?
Top two hold 4,045/5,159 (78.4%); mid 899; tail 215.
Data & notes
| Name | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Meta+Google | 4,045 | 78.4% |
| NVIDIA+Apple | 899 | 17.4% |
| Microsoft | 215 | 4.2% |
What it means for Research Scientist (5,159) / how to use it
This week open the named-list ask on Meta: 3,255/5,159 (63.1%) — the largest bench first.
- Use Google at 790/5,159 (15.3%) as the contrast narrow list; 4.12× behind Meta.
- Tail Microsoft is only 215/5,159 (4.2%) — thin beside the anchor; do not expand past measured hosts at the same pace.
- Keep the ask inside this page's five measured Research Scientist benches totaling 5,159 (3,255 + 790 + 637 + 262 + 215).
How do we keep Research Scientist apart from Research Engineer and Applied Scientist?
Records
Each number comes from one company's own exclusive homepage record: Meta (www.meta.com), Google (www.google.com), NVIDIA (www.nvidia.com), Apple (www.apple.com), Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).
Data & notes
| Category | KEEP Research Scientist | OUT Research Engineer | OUT Applied Scientist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta | 3,566 | 461 | 23 |
Data & notes
| Category | Freeze hook | Wave9 re-check |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Research Scientist | 3,255 | 3,566 |
Meta Title Collision vs Research Scientist
At Meta, the Research Scientist title vastly outnumbers related titles like Research Engineer and Applied Scientist. This disparity means your search will predominantly surface Research Scientists, but be aware that other titles may carry similar skills. We recommend explicit filtering to precisely target your desired candidate profile.
- As of 2026-11-04 PT, Meta current title Research Scientist is 3,566 (Wave9 re-check; page hook stays freeze 3,255).
- Same day Meta Research Engineer 461; Applied Scientist 23; Staff Research Scientist 259; Senior Research Scientist 292 — all stay outside this pack.
- Lists order against the freeze pack of 5,159; Research Engineer / Applied Scientist are not a Research Scientist stand-in.
Geo Mix for Top Research Scientist Hosts
Within the peer pack across Meta, Google, NVIDIA, Apple, and Microsoft, Research Scientist roles are heavily concentrated in the United States, with the UK, Canada, and Israel forming the next tier. If you prioritize US-based talent, this distribution can guide your sourcing strategy.
- As of 2026-11-04 PT, Research Scientist at top-three hosts by country (≥1 person): United States 4,290, United Kingdom 154, Canada 96, Israel 80, Germany 49.
- Lead country is United States 4,290; United States 4,290 and India 23 are both sourcing primaries.
- Lists order against the freeze pack of 5,159; country cells are a sourcing map, not a hook rewrite.
Meta Anchor Wave9 Re-check
After the Wave9 refresh, Meta's current verified Research Scientist count stands at 3,566, up from the freeze baseline of 3,255. This growth indicates continued expansion in Meta's research scientist roles, potentially affecting your hiring competitive landscape. We recommend incorporating this data into your market assessment to adjust recruitment priorities.
- Wave9 re-check Meta Research Scientist = 3,566 (2026-11-04 PT).
- List buyers still order against the freeze pack of 5,159; the re-check is stability evidence only.
- If you need a today snapshot list, note the Wave9 as-of in the list ask.
As of 2026-09-21 PT · Source: Metix AI
Notes & method
Methodology
Each number is the current Research Scientist count on that company's own homepage record, as of 2026-09-21 PT. Because each record is one company's, the total does not double-count. Metix AI is the source.
FAQ
- Why these five companies for the Meta-led Research Scientist pack (5,159)?
- These five were counted because each has its own company record for Research Scientist. Together they are 5,159 current Research Scientist profiles as of 2026-09-21 PT.
- Are the other titles in the Research Scientist total of 5,159?
- The total excludes Applied Scientist and Research Engineer. Only spelled-out Research Scientist is in the 5,159, dated 2026-09-21 PT.
- Why do the two ends of the Research Scientist pack (5,159) differ?
- Meta at 3,255 and Microsoft at 215 use the same Research Scientist rule. Dated 2026-09-21 PT, the gap is not a scope change.
- Can this Research Scientist seat (5,159) be reused?
- The published pack stays 5,159 across the five records, as of 2026-09-21 PT. Another company can be counted on the same Research Scientist wording.
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