# Computer Scientist

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/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.

Top skills: [Algorithms](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/algorithms), [Data Structures](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/data-structures), [Machine Learning](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/machine-learning)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Research Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/research-assistant)
- Often leads to: [Research Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/research-scientist)

## Similar roles

[AI Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/ai-engineer), [Computer Systems Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/computer-systems-engineer), [Data Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-scientist), [Machine Learning Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/machine-learning-engineer), [Research Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/research-scientist), [Software Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/software-engineer)

## Open Computer Scientist roles (1)

- [Computer Scientist](https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/Annapolis-Junction-MD/Computer-Scientist_8405) at [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment) — Annapolis Junction, MD (listed on AeroVironment's own careers site)

## Likely next role (28)

Where Computer Scientists commonly go next: [Research Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/research-scientist).

- [Research Scientist](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/Singapore-Singapore-Suntec-Tower/Research-Scientist_JR2025138) at [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia) (listed on NVIDIA's own careers site)
- [Research Scientist](https://schreiberfoods.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Schreiber_Careers/job/Green-Bay-WI/Research-Scientist_R0037413-1) at [Schreiber Foods](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/schreiber-foods) — Green Bay, WI (listed on Schreiber Foods's own careers site)
- [Research Staff, Voice AI Foundations](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/05abe1e3-38fc-4cf7-96d0-9e9784ddc9b0/research-staff-voice-ai-foundations-at-deepgram) at [Deepgram](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/deepgram) — San Francisco, CA · Remote, $150,000 – $250,000
- [Research Scientist](https://kla.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Ann-Arbor-MI/Research-Scientist_2636934-2) at [KLA-Tencor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/kla-tencor) — Ann Arbor, MI (listed on KLA-Tencor's own careers site)
- [Research Scientist](https://flir.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/flircareers/job/US---Thousand-Oaks-CA-TDY/Research-Scientist_REQ35429-1) at [FLIR Systems](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/flir-systems) — Thousand Oaks, CA (listed on FLIR Systems's own careers site)
- [Principal Research Scientist, Neuromuscular and Muscle Disorders](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ddd7a791-0dee-41f3-8e9c-135bf16aff5a/principal-research-scientist-neuromuscular-and-muscle-disorders-at-biogen) at [Biogen](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/biogen) — Cambridge, MA, $142,000 – $190,000
- [ORBS - Research Support for Optical Radiation Bioeffects and Safety Opportunities](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c73f5585-7065-441a-9485-1c9e060b177b/orbs-research-support-for-optical-radiation-bioeffects-and-safety-opportunities) at [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment) — Full-time
- [Working Student (f/m/d) - Quantum Machine Learing Researcher](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9cbe4940-27c1-4228-b7ec-8779d012d8d8/working-student-f-m-d-quantum-machine-learing-researcher-at-sap) at [SAP](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/sap) — Part-time, Walldorf, DE, 69190
- [Lead Research Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b68cc2f7-16be-403f-994e-9e4c1e68081a/lead-research-scientist-at-visa-inc) at [Visa Inc.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/visa-inc) — Full-time, US - Foster City, CA, $215,300 – $344,600
- [Principal Scientist, Lab Platform Disruptive Technologies](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1ad9c393-a4b6-46d7-8e5c-8a5f8b99affa/principal-scientist-lab-platform-disruptive-technologies-at-merck) at [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck) — Full-time, Cambridge, MA, $194,100 – $305,600

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- [Machine Learning Engineer](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Machine-Learning-Engineer_JR2025036) at [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia) (listed on NVIDIA's own careers site)
- [Data Scientist](https://toyota.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TMNA/job/Plano-Texas/Data-Scientist_10334425) at [Toyota Motor North America](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/toyota-motor-north-america) — Plano, TX (listed on Toyota Motor North America's own careers site)
- [Research Scientist](https://schreiberfoods.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Schreiber_Careers/job/Green-Bay-WI/Research-Scientist_R0037413-1) at [Schreiber Foods](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/schreiber-foods) — Green Bay, WI (listed on Schreiber Foods's own careers site)
- [Senior Software Engineer, GPU Infrastructure (HPC)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/51d9d309-29a1-4f12-94b1-c43dd27daf6e/senior-software-engineer-gpu-infrastructure-hpc-at-cohere) at [Cohere](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cohere) — Full-time, Canada, United States · Remote, CA$285,000 – CA$340,000
- [Data Scientist](https://visa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Visa/job/US---Austin-TX/Data-Scientist_REF081333W) at [Visa Inc.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/visa-inc) — Austin, TX (listed on Visa Inc.'s own careers site)
- [Data Scientist](https://homedepot.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CareerDepot/job/PENNANT-PARK-ATLANTA---9141/Data-Scientist_Req191791) at [The Home Depot](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/the-home-depot) — Atlanta, GA (listed on The Home Depot's own careers site)
- [Staff Software Engineer, Networking](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Crusoe/2434efc4-dfa9-4a52-89ff-663bf927d8a1/application) at [Crusoe](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crusoe) — San Francisco, CA, $185,000 – $224,000 (listed on Crusoe's own careers site)
- [Staff Software Engineer, Backend Platform](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/patreon/c277b009-0c9c-4ae7-a72b-56aaad0d985c/application) at [Patreon](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/patreon) — Full-time, San Francisco, CA · Remote, $257,500 – $386,000 (listed on Patreon's own careers site)
- [Software Development Engineer II, Search](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Mapbox/cdc7cf98-5ec0-4a0b-a78f-bb3eb0e8b40f/application) at [Mapbox](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/mapbox) — Mapbox US, $160,650 – $217,350 (listed on Mapbox's own careers site)
- [Senior Software Engineer, Billing Platform](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/sentry/f7b4f37b-4293-433d-910e-9033bf10d6d4/application) at [Sentry](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/sentry) — San Francisco, CA · Remote, $155,000 – $400,000 (listed on Sentry's own careers site)

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