Principal Scientist jobs in Boston — demand, required skills, and comparable metros (2026)
As of 2026-05-17, Skillenai has indexed 4 Principal Scientist postings located in Boston over the past 90 days. The skill mentioned most often is Python.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-05-17
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Frequently asked questions about Principal Scientist jobs in Boston
+Are Principal Scientist jobs being posted in Boston right now?
Yes. Skillenai has indexed 4 Principal Scientist postings located in Boston over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17.
+What skills do Principal Scientist jobs in Boston require?
Across Principal Scientist postings in Boston indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, the skills mentioned most often are Python, machine learning, computational biology, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
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As of 2026-05-17, the metro areas posting the most Principal Scientist jobs outside Boston are San Francisco, Seattle, Beijing, Cambridge, London, based on the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly Principal Scientist postings in Boston — last 90 days
Skills most often required for Principal Scientist in Boston
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Python | 4 | 13.3% |
| machine learning | 4 | 13.3% |
| computational biology | 3 | 10.0% |
| PyTorch | 3 | 10.0% |
| scikit-learn | 2 | 6.7% |
| PyG | 2 | 6.7% |
| RDKit | 2 | 6.7% |
| molecular property prediction | 2 | 6.7% |
| generative models | 2 | 6.7% |
| Transformers | 2 | 6.7% |
| Bioengineering | 2 | 6.7% |
| deep learning | 2 | 6.7% |
Other top cities hiring Principal Scientist
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 4 | 23.5% |
| Seattle | 3 | 17.6% |
| Beijing | 2 | 11.8% |
| Cambridge | 2 | 11.8% |
| London | 1 | 5.9% |
| Mountain View | 1 | 5.9% |
| New York City | 1 | 5.9% |
| Noida | 1 | 5.9% |
| Thousand Oaks | 1 | 5.9% |
| Waltham | 1 | 5.9% |
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, filtered to postings whose canonical role is “Principal Scientist” and whose locationCity is “Boston”.
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