AI Scientist
Pasadena, CAJob$200–350K/yrPosted 3mo agoStill listed today
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Job overview
Oratomic is hiring AI scientists to research and develop AI systems that automate scientific research and quantum computer design. The role contributes to designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. Prior quantum computing knowledge is not required, and frontier AI research is strongly desirable. The company is hiring at all experience levels.
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Full job description
Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer. We are actively hiring AI scientists to take part in designing, building, and operating fault tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team, and will be responsible for researching and developing AI systems that automate our scientific research and quantum computer design. Prior knowledge of quantum computing is not required. Frontier research in artificial intelligence is strongly desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels. Requirements:
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Wants to build a quantum computer
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Works well in a highly collaborative team environment
Compensation:
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$200,000-$350,000/year depending on experience
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Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)
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Equity
Work location: Onsite in Pasadena, CA Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 2,236 open Research Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$200–350K/yr
- California median$183–273K/yr481 salary ranges
- US median$147–223K/yr1,486 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $275K, is 22% above the California median midpoint ($226K) — in the top quarter of Research Scientist salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 696 open Research Scientist jobs in California and 2,236 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Research Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 6 years (1,215 postings).
- Education
- 1,222 of the 2,236 open Research Scientist jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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