Computer Systems Researcher (AI/Machine Learning Research) - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service seeks Computer Science professionals to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches, and research new solutions for storing, manipulating, and presenting information.

The role emphasizes applying CS expertise to projects that create new standards for information transformation and to protect national security interests through cutting edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience must be in computer systems research, software design, algorithms, AI, ML, data science, or HPC.
• Degrees: Bachelor's with 3+ years, Master's with 1+ year, Doctoral with 0 years; Associate with 5 years for in-depth related experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply computer science expertise to projects that set new standards for transforming information.
• Develop and prototype software and information systems for national security applications.

Skills

Computer systems research

Simulation/model development

Software design

Programming

Machine learning

Artificial intelligence

Data science

High performance computing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Associate's degree

Job description

NSA is in search of Computer Science professionals to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions to storing, manipulating, and presenting information. We are looking for you to apply your computer science expertise to projects that seek to create new standards for the transformation of information. If you want to develop technologies and tools and be a part of cutting edge innovations; join our team of experts! Help protect national security interests.

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: computer systems research, simulation/model development and prototyping, software design, programming, computational science, algorithm analysis and design, reverse engineering, designing/developing computer or information systems, including engineering hardware or software, machine learning, artificial intelligence, visualization, human-computer interaction, data science, or high performance computing.

FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

SENIOR

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.