Data Scientist

About the role

Applied Physics is looking for a Data Scientist experienced with a wide range of data types to join its team of independent and entrepreneurial computer scientists and engineers. You will work alongside scientists and researchers in fields such as data analysis, compression, text processing, graph analysis, machine learning and information visualization.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and researchers to develop state-of-the-art algorithms, software and computer system solutions to challenging problems.
• Assess the data science research requirements of Applied Physics and the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory.
• Work closely with other developers to share knowledge and meet deliverables as a team.
• Design technical solutions independently, taking part in a multidisciplinary team that analyzes client requirements and designs, then implements software and performs analyses.
• Develop and integrate components for an operational information and knowledge discovery system.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience handling multiple time-sensitive projects across several disciplines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for teamwork and explaining technical information.

Required skills

• Knowledge of high-performance computing, scientific data analysis, statistical analysis, computer security, systems programming and/or large-scale data management.
• Software development across feasibility, design, implementation, integration, testing and deployment.
• Programming in C++, C, Java, Python, R or Matlab; Linux, UNIX or Windows environments; relational databases and machine learning algorithms.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible work hours.
• Opportunities for growth and career development.