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Galois - Arlington, VA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Principal Scientist at Galois will lead research initiatives focused on enhancing the capabilities of intelligent systems, particularly in safety-critical domains such as defense, healthcare, and aviation. This role involves engaging with clients to address real-world challenges, driving a research agenda, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the trustworthiness and safety of AI systems. The position emphasizes rigorous research and innovation in computational mathematics and AI frameworks, aiming to establish performance and reliability in practical applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead an externally funded research program involving frequent client and government agency interactions.
- Collaborate across Galois, academia, government, and industry to advance active research and development programs.
- Publish and speak on your work, establishing a reputation for thought leadership in your domain of expertise.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field with a history of high-quality academic or industrial research as evidenced by publications, involvement in the research community, and/or patent applications.
- A track record in obtaining external research funding.
- Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and public speaking skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Passionate curiosity, interest in new ideas, and love of learning.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
- Fully paid medical insurance plans and dental and vision reimbursement plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous employer contributions
- Mental health and wellbeing support through our employee assistance program
- 5 weeks of paid time off and 9 days of paid company holidays each year
- 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave (available for new parents for birth, adoption, and fostering)
- 1 week of fully paid Blue Sky innovation time each year to pursue your interests
