Computer Scientist (Ph.D.)
Exponent, Inc.2 years ago
Menlo Park, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$140k - $154k/yr
Responsibilities
- Perform technical analysis of software and hardware through code review, static or dynamic testing, and reverse engineering.
- Analyze scientific and engineering problems involving electrical and electronic components, products, and systems.
- Conduct electronic and computer laboratory testing.
- Prepare clear technical reports for technical and business audiences.
- Identify, lead, and execute consulting projects involving computer science and electrical engineering.
- Prepare technical proposals, develop business opportunities, and manage projects.
- Generate new business leads and bring in one or more consulting projects within the first year after hire.
- Support multiple group projects and market Exponent’s Electrical Engineering & Computer Science consulting services.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest and experience in software, operating systems, file systems, networking protocols, embedded systems, electronics, and other technical aspects of computing systems.
- Proficiency in low-level programming languages such as C and C++.
- Experience in software development and team-based programming, demonstrated through code examples.
- Electrical or electronics laboratory experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through first-author publications and talks or presentations.
- Ability to gather information and communicate technical conclusions to engineering, business, and related-industry audiences.
- Interest in working with a wide range of hardware and software devices and systems.
- Experience in at least two of the following areas: operating systems, embedded computing, networking, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision, web development, or mobile app development.
- Ability to support multiple projects and contribute to business development.
Benefits
- Base salary range of USD $140,000.00–$154,000.00 per year, plus bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
- Benefits and programs supporting health and well-being are available through Exponent’s Life@Exponent resources.
- In-person work in the office is expected unless traveling for client work or other business activities.
- Flexible working hours and autonomy to balance client meetings, inspection sites, conferences, and personal priorities.
- Mentoring, career development, sponsorship, and a collaborative multidisciplinary work environment.
About Exponent, Inc.
Exponent is an engineering and scientific consulting firm that investigates failures, tests products, and advises on safety, risk, and regulatory matters for corporations, law firms, insurers, and government agencies. It runs a project-based consulting model across dozens of technical disciplines, offering expert testimony and in-house laboratory analysis. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Exponent operates globally and is publicly traded on Nasdaq (EXPO).