Computer Scientist

Remote

💻 IT

Computer Scientists carry out the research that drives technological development. Their work leads to innovations in AI, robotics, programming languages, cybersecurity, software development and biotechnology. In some cases, Computer Scientists develop technologies for their employers to market to customers. By carrying out the duties outlined in their computer science job descriptions, they enable their organizations to provide cutting-edge products and services. Computer Scientists may also work for government agencies, conducting research that strengthens the military, homeland security and medical technology research.

What does a Computer Scientist do?

A Computer Scientist, or Computer Research Scientist, conducts research and develops new computer software and technologies. Skills you may want to list in a computer science job description may include constructing theories and models to address computing problems, experimenting with computers and writing papers that summarize findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities

A Computer Scientist should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Computer Scientist should be able to execute:

Reading existing research and interviewing clients to identify computing problems
Hypothesizing about how to solve problems and experimenting to test these hypotheses
Maintaining highly detailed, accurate records of results and progress
Analyzing the results of experiments to arrive at conclusions about the validity of the hypotheses
Developing theories and models based on the results of experiments
Writing and presenting papers that summarize their studies

Required Skills

A competitive Computer Scientist will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Extensive knowledge of computer hardware and software that provides a foundation for developing hypotheses
Problem-solving skills to identify potential solutions to computing problems
High-level mathematics skills to perform necessary calculations during experiments
In-depth knowledge of C++, Java, Haskell, Python and other computer programming languages
Familiarity with cybersecurity and information security best practices to safeguard their work
Strong verbal communication skills to collaborate with other professionals and give effective presentations

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