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Computer Scientist
A Computer Scientist conducts research and develops theoretical or applied solutions to computing problems, often working in academia, research labs, or R&D divisions of technology companies. Core work involves designing Algorithms and Data Structures, applying Research Methodology to advance fields like Machine Learning, and implementing solutions through Programming (Python/Java/C++). This role typically requires an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in computer science and is distinct from software engineering in its emphasis on novel research and publication.
How much does a Computer Scientist make?
Too few Computer Scientist postings state pay to publish a median yet: 6 of 6 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Computer Scientist roles?
6 open Computer Scientist roles from 6 employers; the most at AeroVironment, Air Force Civilian Career Training and Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.
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Computer Scientist in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
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Open Computer Scientist roles (6)
Computer Scientist
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlantic City, NJ · $99,775 – $154,637
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COMPUTER SCIENTIST
Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command
Scott AFB, Illinois · $91,779 – $141,880
A data engineer position within U.S. Transportation Command overseeing the development of advanced software systems, cloud infrastructure, and integrated cyber strategies in support of military acquisition operations. This role suits experienced software engineers comfortable with government systems, DevSecOps practices, and leading teams through complex cloud migrations and legacy system modernization.
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Computer Scientist/Computer Engineer-Direct Hire Authority
Air Force Materiel Command
Edwards AFB, California; Eglin AFB, Florida; Holloman AFB, New Mexico; Nellis AFB, Nevada; Arnold AFB, Tennessee; Hill AFB, Utah · $89,508 – $138,370
This is a senior government computer scientist role focused on designing and developing software systems for federal customers, requiring substantial experience in modern web development stacks and database technologies. The position suits candidates with strong backgrounds in full-stack .NET development who want to apply their technical expertise to support government operations.
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Computer Scientist
Air Force Civilian Career Training
Lackland AFB, Texas · $81,901 – $129,717
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Computer Scientist
AeroVironment
Full-time · Annapolis Junction, MD · $125,000 – $219,000
A testing and systems integration role focused on validating hardware and software for military-grade unmanned systems. The position suits someone with deep experience in complex system testing, firmware work, and network administration who can handle both technical troubleshooting and documentation at a senior level.
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Computer Scientist
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia; Dover AFB, Delaware; Cape Canaveral, Florida; Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida; Eglin AFB, Florida; Homestead AFB, Florida; Hurlburt Field, Florida; MacDill AFB, Florida; Patrick AFB, Florida; Tyndall AFB, Florida; Dobbins AFB, Georgia; Moody AFB, Georgia; Robins AFB, Georgia; Hickam AFB, Hawaii; Mountain Home AFB, Idaho; Scott AFB, Illinois; Grissom AFB, Indiana; Barksdale AFB, Louisiana; Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts; Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts; Andrews AFB, Maryland; Linthicum Heights, Maryland; Selfridge ANG Base, Michigan; Whiteman AFB, Missouri; Columbus AFB, Mississippi; Keesler AFB, Mississippi; Malmstrom AFB, Montana; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Minot AFB, North Dakota; Offutt AFB, Nebraska; New Boston, New Hampshire; McGuire AFB, New Jersey; Cannon AFB, New Mexico; Holloman AFB, New Mexico; Kirtland AFB, New Mexico; Nellis AFB, Nevada; Niagara Falls, New York; Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; Youngstown, Ohio; Altus AFB, Oklahoma; Tinker AFB, Oklahoma; Vance AFB, Oklahoma; Charleston, South Carolina; Shaw AFB, South Carolina; Arnold AFB, Tennessee; Dyess AFB, Texas; Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Goodfellow AFB, Texas; Kelly AFB, Texas; Lackland AFB, Texas; Laughlin AFB, Texas; Randolph AFB, Texas; Hill AFB, Utah; Alexandria, Virginia; Arlington, Virginia; Dahlgren, Virginia; Fort Eustis, Virginia; Langley AFB, Virginia; Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia; Fairchild AFB, Washington; McChord AFB, Washington; Warren AFB, Wyoming · $76,463 – $164,301
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Where Computer Scientists commonly go next: Research Scientist.
Research Scientist
KLA-Tencor
Ann Arbor, MI
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Research Scientist
NVIDIA
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Research Scientist
Schreiber Foods
Green Bay, WI
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Senior R&D Technologist
Smithfield Foods
Saint Charles, IL · $70,000 – $97,500
Lead applied research and experimentation within a meat processing plant to optimize products, processes, and equipment while providing technical support to operations teams. This role suits experienced food scientists or meat industry technologists who thrive solving practical manufacturing challenges and collaborating across scientific and operational disciplines.
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Applied Research Scientist, AI Research
Descript
San Francisco, CA · $197,000 – $262,500 · Remote
This is a research scientist role focused on building multimodal AI systems that help an editing agent understand video and audio content the way human editors do. The role suits someone with a strong deep learning background who wants to work on specialized models that ship to production, from research concept through to features used by millions of creators.
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Research Staff, Voice AI Foundations
Deepgram
Ann Arbor, MI · $150,000 – $250,000 · Remote
This role develops novel approaches to audio AI through research on Latent Space Models, focusing on neural audio codecs, generative speech synthesis, and efficient training methods that can scale voice AI across billions of hours of data. The position suits researchers who thrive on solving fundamental technical challenges in multimodal learning and have the drive to move from concept to production-grade systems rapidly.
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Research Scientist, Life Sciences (Chemistry)
Menlo Ventures Portfolio
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $300,000 – $320,000
Anthropic seeks a medicinal chemist to lead hands-on synthesis and characterization work for their life sciences research group, designing and testing small molecules informed by AI. You'll bridge computational predictions and wet-lab validation, working across chemistry, AI research, and external partners to accelerate drug discovery.
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Research Scientist
FLIR Systems
Durham, NC
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Working Student (f/m/d) - Quantum Machine Learing Researcher
SAP
Part-time · Walldorf, DE, 69190
SAP is seeking a mathematics student to support early-stage quantum machine learning research, validating mathematical concepts and exploring practical applications of quantum computing in business. The role suits someone with strong math skills who is curious about quantum computing and comfortable learning in an exploratory, research-driven environment.
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Lead Research Scientist
Visa Inc.
Full-time · US - Foster City, CA · $215,300 – $344,600
This role leads Visa's quantum computing research agenda, focusing on applications to payments and finance. It suits researchers with advanced quantum computing expertise and a track record of published research who want to guide strategic technology development at a major payments company.
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Washington, District of Columbia · $85,447 – $111,087
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KLA-Tencor
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Department of State Headquarters
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
This role develops and maintains software applications for a federal executive office, designing systems that meet organizational security and operational needs. It suits experienced IT professionals who can work independently on complex technical challenges and communicate with senior leadership about technology strategy.
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DATA SCIENTIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Washington Navy Yard, DC · $143,913 – $197,200
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Genesys
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Employers hiring Computer Scientists
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