Research Scientist

1 day ago

Livermore, California, United States Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist to join our team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. As a Research Scientist, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and applying techniques for verification and/or developing tools specific to analysis and transformation of binary and source code.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with other research staff to design, implement, and apply techniques for verification and/or develop other tools specific to analysis and transformation of binary and source code.
  • Use the ROSE Compiler framework to innovate on binary analysis techniques.
  • Contribute to grant proposals and collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment, including academic and industrial partners, to accomplish research goals.
  • Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internal and external to the Laboratory.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities at the SES.3 Level:

  • May lead multidisciplinary teams in the areas of formal methods and software assurance.
  • Pursue program development opportunities by co-authoring proposals and proposing ideas that will address sponsor needs.
  • Identify program growth opportunities for existing customers in ways that show an understanding of the customer space.
  • Present results and provide subject matter expertise across multi-discipline projects and engage with sponsors on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
  • M.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Comprehensive experience in developing compilers or source code analysis tools using C/C++.
  • Ability to conduct research, as documented by publications, reports, presentations, or significant software development in binary analysis and formal methods.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment, as well as present and explain technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience writing research papers and documentation.

Additional Qualifications at the SES.3 Level:

  • Advanced experience with compiler internals.
  • Ability to lead a technical team related to program verification and binary analysis.
  • Advanced experience with software engineering practices related to large-scale system design, testing, deployment, and lifecycle maintenance.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

  • We are a leader in the field of national security and scientific research.
  • We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
  • We provide opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Security Clearance:

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test:

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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