Principal Researcher

2 weeks ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States Galois Full time
About Galois

Galois is a pioneering organization that tackles the most complex challenges in computer science. Our mission is to ensure trust in critical systems that safeguard privacy and integrity in the real world. We achieve this by applying formal analysis techniques to model, analyze, and mathematically prove the correctness of systems, guaranteeing they behave as intended under all circumstances.

Our Approach

We are a community of researchers, engineers, and operations professionals dedicated to creating trustworthiness in critical systems across every functional area of the organization. Our collaborative environment fosters working from first principles, transparency, building deep trust, learning, and innovating, while providing space for individuals to be their authentic selves. Our unique organizational structure enables us to adapt to the needs of innovative projects we deliver.

Our Culture

We are employee-owned and strive to provide employees with a sense of freedom to pursue their passions in and out of work. This includes opportunities for learning, career growth, a sense of community, and personal development. We aspire to create an environment where individuals can thrive and grow.

About This Role

We are seeking a Principal Scientist passionate about expanding intelligent systems' capabilities to join our research team. Our clients are looking to us to significantly advance the state-of-the-art in designing and deploying solutions that operate in challenging safety-critical domains, such as defense, healthcare, and aviation. Specifically, we are focusing on formally establishing and ensuring the trustworthiness and safety of these systems during operation.

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.
Key Qualifications
  • 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.
  • 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


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