AI Scientist at Oratomic, Inc.
Pasadena, CA
$200,000–$300,000
Jul 5, 2026
Pasadena, CA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role involves researching and developing AI systems to automate scientific research and the design of fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. It sits within a small, collaborative team and is open to candidates across all academic levels, from post-bachelor's to post-doctoral. A background in frontier AI research is strongly preferred; prior quantum computing knowledge is not required.
Mid level · National · Full-time
Pay in the description: $200,000–$300,000
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Why we read it this way (3)
This posting is unusually sparse on concrete technical requirements. The only hard gate stated is motivation to build a quantum computer and collaborative teamwork — no specific AI/ML tools, frameworks, or languages are named anywhere in the JD. 'Frontier research experience in artificial intelligence' is described as 'strongly desirable' rather than required, making it a preferred qualification; however, given the role title ('AI scientist') and the research framing, it is the closest thing to a hard technical gate and has been captured as such.
The role is described as hiring 'at all experience levels, including post-bachelors, masters, PhD, and beyond,' making a single seniority band difficult to assign. Mid has been selected as a conservative default, but this posting is genuinely multi-level.
Prior quantum computing knowledge is explicitly stated as NOT required.
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