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.