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Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
RELATED JOB TITLES
Computer Scientist, Computer Specialist, Control System Computer Scientist, Research Scientist, Scientific Programmer Analyst
Facts and Stats
Your career outlook is looking good – just like these stats.
O*NET Code: 15-1221.00
Median wages (annual)
2021
Projected job openings
2021-2031
Projected growth (much faster than average)
2021-2031
What you Need to Know
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings
- Analytical or scientific software — IBM SPSS Statistics; Minitab; SAS; The MathWorks MATLAB
- Data base management system software — Amazon DynamoDB; Apache Solr; Elasticsearch; MongoDB
- Development environment software — Apache Kafka; Eclipse IDE; Integrated development environment IDE software; Ruby
- Operating system software — Bash; Oracle Solaris; Shell script; UNIX Shell
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
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