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Language Data Scientist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Data Scientist 3

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$161K - $211K/yr

You will help to accurately and automatically tokenize language data with spoken or written origins ... The Level 3 Data Scientist shall possess the following capabilities: * Foundations: (Mathematical ...

Data Scientist 3

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$161K - $211K/yr

You will help to accurately and automatically tokenize language data with spoken or written origins ... The Level 3 Data Scientist shall possess the following capabilities: * Foundations: (Mathematical ...

Data Scientist 3

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$155K - $185K/yr

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support our NLP project focused on accurate and automatic ... In this role, you will develop automated solutions for annotating language data with parts of ...

Data Scientist 3

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$155K - $185K/yr

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support our NLP project focused on accurate and automatic ... In this role, you will develop automated solutions for annotating language data with parts of ...

Data Scientist 3

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$155K - $185K/yr

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support our NLP project focused on accurate and automatic ... In this role, you will develop automated solutions for annotating language data with parts of ...

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How much do language data scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for language data scientist in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Language Data Scientist vs Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer?

AspectLanguage Data ScientistNLP Engineer
Required CredentialsDegree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field; knowledge of linguistics beneficialDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related; strong programming skills
Work EnvironmentData analysis, modeling, and research in tech or research firmsDeveloping and deploying NLP models in software or AI teams
Industry UsageTech companies, research institutions, language-focused startupsTech companies, AI firms, chatbot and voice assistant developers
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for their roles in language AI projectsRelated but more engineering-focused

While both roles work with language data, a Language Data Scientist primarily analyzes and models language data to extract insights, whereas an NLP Engineer focuses on developing and deploying NLP algorithms and systems. The roles often overlap but differ in their core focus—research and analysis versus engineering and implementation.

What is a language data scientist?

A language data scientist is a professional who analyzes and interprets large datasets related to human language, such as text and speech, to develop models for natural language processing (NLP) applications. They typically use skills in machine learning, linguistics, and programming languages like Python or R to improve language understanding systems. This role often involves working with tools like NLP libraries and requires knowledge of data cleaning, statistical analysis, and algorithm development.

What are popular job titles related to Language Data Scientist jobs?

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Infographic showing various Language Data Scientist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,738 per year, or $59 per hour.

ME00647-Data Scientist 3

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$150 - $200/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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ME00647-Data Scientist 3Momentum Engineering Fort Meade, Maryland, United States About this position

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

  • Seeking a Data Scientist to support a Natural Language Processing project focused on automatically processing spoken and written language data
  • The successful candidate will develop automated tokenization and linguistic annotation capabilities and evaluate model performance against human-generated annotations

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop NLP solutions for spoken and written language data
  • Develop automated approaches for accurate language tokenization
  • Create automated solutions for annotating language data with parts-of-speech information
  • Analyze speech and text datasets
  • Improve existing NLP models and processing techniques
  • Evaluate model performance against human-generated annotations
  • Develop quantitative methods for measuring model accuracy and effectiveness
  • Document model performance, analytical methods, and recommended improvements

Required Qualifications

  • Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
  • Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
  • Experience with Natural Language Processing
  • Experience processing text and/or speech data
  • Understanding of tokenization and linguistic annotation concepts
  • Strong analytical and software-development skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with parts-of-speech tagging
  • Computational linguistics background
  • Experience evaluating automated NLP output against human-generated annotations
  • Experience working with both speech and text datasets

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

  • Seeking a Data Scientist to support a Natural Language Processing project focused on automatically processing spoken and written language data
  • The successful candidate will develop automated tokenization and linguistic annotation capabilities and evaluate model performance against human-generated annotations

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop NLP solutions for spoken and written language data
  • Develop automated approaches for accurate language tokenization
  • Create automated solutions for annotating language data with parts-of-speech information
  • Analyze speech and text datasets
  • Improve existing NLP models and processing techniques
  • Evaluate model performance against human-generated annotations
  • Develop quantitative methods for measuring model accuracy and effectiveness
  • Document model performance, analytical methods, and recommended improvements

Required Qualifications

  • Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
  • Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
  • Experience with Natural Language Processing
  • Experience processing text and/or speech data
  • Experience developing automated language-processing solutions
  • Understanding of tokenization and linguistic annotation concepts
  • Experience evaluating model performance
  • Strong analytical and software-development skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with parts-of-speech tagging
  • Computational linguistics background
  • Experience evaluating automated NLP output against human-generated annotations
  • Experience working with both speech and text datasets

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The pay range for this role is:

135,000 - 180,000 USD per year(Ft. Meade MD)

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