Senior Computer Scientist: AI Systems & Kernel Lead

Mercer Engineering Research Center; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Engineering Research Center in Warner Robins, Georgia is seeking a Senior Computer Scientist to lead and design detailed software development activities. The role includes mentoring less experienced team members and leading complex software development from concept to deployment. Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree in computer science with at least 9 years of experience, or relevant advanced degrees with reduced experience. Proficiency in secure coding, database design, and agile methodologies is essential, along with the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• 9 years of directly related experience with an undergraduate degree; 8 years with a Master's; or 3 years with a Ph.D.
• 3 years of technical lead responsibility.
• Certification in accordance with DoD 8140 series requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and perform detailed software development activities.
• Lead program design reviews with customers.
• Mentor and coach less experienced computer scientists.
• Lead development, testing, and integration of significant software.
• Analyze algorithms and requirements for software systems.

Skills

Secure coding practices

Database design principles

SQL

Agile framework

Software development life cycle

Testing strategies

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Feature engineering

Data manipulation

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science

Master's degree in computer science

Ph.D. in computer science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

Mercer Engineering Research Center in Warner Robins, Georgia is seeking a Senior Computer Scientist to lead and design detailed software development activities. The role includes mentoring less experienced team members and leading complex software development from concept to deployment. Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree in computer science with at least 9 years of experience, or relevant advanced degrees with reduced experience. Proficiency in secure coding, database design, and agile methodologies is essential, along with the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.