Would you like to work with software experts?  Have the ability to publish your research, but also to further your software engineering skills in cyber security?  Be a part of cutting-edge research and engineering teams?  GrammaTech addresses the software challenges of the future, with an intellectually rich environment and great career growth opportunities. For more information on our research, visit https://www.grammatech.com/capabilities/.

The Senior Scientist role lies along a five-step ladder depending on experience:

1. Senior Scientist 1
2. Senior Scientist 2
3. Senior Scientist 3
4. Principal Scientist
5. Senior Principal Scientist

All levels require performing original research, including designing, implementing, and evaluating techniques and algorithms.  

Senior Scientists 1 work as individual contributors under the guidance of a Principal Investigator (PI). They design and implement research techniques, and help propose, plan, and manage research projects, as well as reporting and presenting research findings. As Senior Scientists are promoted to higher levels, they take on intellectual leadership and project management responsibilities. They serve as PIs on contracts, write proposals and publications, drive a research agenda, help steer company-wide technology strategy, and maintain an external presence in the research community. 

We are seeking a candidate to join us at any level of this ladder, depending on their experience.

Location:  Remote in US

All Senior Scientists take on the following responsibilities, to an extent appropriate for their level.

• Generate ideas for innovative solutions, from the literature and from original research, that address identified needs. 
• Translate research ideas into working prototypes, whether through individual contributions or by leading a team. During this effort, identify risks, plan work, monitor progress, review designs and code used in prototypes, and adapt plans. 
• Document research in written reports.  Present results at meetings with research sponsors. 
• Promote research results in blogs, external presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. Represent the company in external events such as conferences
• Keep abreast of developments in relevant field(s) by reading research publications, exchanging ideas with colleagues, and participating in conferences. 
• Build and maintain relationships with research sponsors. 
• Participate in or lead writing proposals for contracts to procure external research funding.
• Propose and pursue strategies to turn research prototypes into successful products. 
• (Level 3 and above) Plan and manage work taking into consideration available resources, including funding, time, and team-member expertise.  Prioritize goals to maximize success on key objectives. 
• (Level 3 and above) Participate in technology steering and planning: build and maintain research roadmaps, contribute to the company’s research, technical, and business goals, monitor and predict relevant scientific and funding trends. 

PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.

US Citizen or meets the definition of US Person per ITAR.

Specific technical background and skills required:

• Research experience in a field aligned with GrammaTech's portfolio, such as reverse engineering, vulnerability detection, static or dynamic analysis, machine learning with applications to software development or security, software synthesis or transformation, compilers, language-based security, or hardware assurance.
• Background in compilers, static and dynamic analysis, and software security, adequate to perform or at least incorporate research in those fields into the Scientist’s work.
• Knowledge and skills in algorithms, data structures, and software development practices, sufficient to contribute to original research and development in computer science.
• Communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills sufficient to perform the tasks listed in the “Responsibilities” section.

Years of post-degree experience required:

1. Senior Scientist 1: none
2. Senior Scientist 2: 3 years
3. Senior Scientist 3: 6 years
4. Principal Scientist: 10 years
5. Senior Principal Scientist: 15 years

If the candidate has a Master’s degree but not a PhD, we require four additional years of experience beyond the information listed above.

In addition, the following experience is required depending on the level of position:

1. Senior Scientist 1: Conducting independent research.
2. Senior Scientist 2: Writing funded contract or grant proposals. Leading projects as a PI (Principal Investigator) or equivalent, including supervising a team.
3. Senior Scientist 3: Writing large funded contract or grant proposals. Leading projects as a PI, including large, multi-year efforts.
4. Principal Scientist: As for Senior Scientist 3, but with a track record of writing multiple funded proposals and leading multiple large efforts as PI.
5. Senior Principal Scientist: As for Principal Scientist, but with an expanded expectation on the scope and quantity of the proposals and efforts, indicative of foundational contributions to a field of research.

The base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $210,000 per year.  This range is based on the Company's good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual salary will take into consideration various factors such as role level, experience, expertise, and education.

We offer a generous benefits package that include medical, dental, vision, short- and long term disability benefits, life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company contribution.  The total rewards package includes paid holiday and PTO and may include merit increases and incentive compensation plans.    

About the Company

Innovation is at the heart of GrammaTech, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of software research and development–from software assurance and cybersecurity to software synthesis and maintenance. We develop new technologies and see the results of our research incorporated into tools used by engineers and security professionals worldwide.

GrammaTech was founded in 1988, with the firmly grounded purpose of helping today’s organizations develop tomorrow’s software. With a focus on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, software hardening and intelligent systems, we tackle the most challenging software issues through a constant stream of highly innovative research and commercial development programs.

GrammaTech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veterans/Affirmative Action employer. 
Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.