Computer Scientist (Ph.D.)

About the role

We are currently seeking a Computer Scientist for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Menlo Park, CA.

Responsibilities

• Performing technical analysis of software and hardware through code review, static or dynamic testing or reverse engineering
• Analyzing/consulting on a variety of scientific/engineering problems in electrical/electronic components, products, and systems
• Electronic and computer laboratory testing
• Reporting that clearly illustrates and explains results to both technical and business audiences
• Identifying projects to support as an individual consultant
• Preparing technical proposals, developing business opportunities, and managing projects
• Leading and executing projects requiring computer science and electrical engineering skills
• Developing business by bringing in one or more consulting projects within the first year after hire
• Leveraging your existing network of contacts coupled with Exponent’s depth and breadth to generate new business leads and expand offerings and value to Exponent’s current clients

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
• Skilled in low level programming languages like C and C++
• Experience in software development, and team-based programming as demonstrated through code examples
• Electrical or electronics laboratory experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by first author publications and talks or presentations
• Ability to gather information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries
• Interest in learning and working with a wide range of devices and systems that span a broad array of consumer and industrial application, including both hardware and software elements of these systems
• Desire to learn, and work with, an array of different, software frameworks, tools, and programming languages
• Experience in two or more of the following areas: Operating Systems, Embedded Computing, Networking, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Web Development, Mobile App Development

Qualifications

• Submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending)

Benefits

You will enjoy access to benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Pay

USD $140,000.00 - USD $154,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too.