• Computer and Information Research Scientists
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 101,340
    $71,610 range bar $189,960
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Computer and Information Research Scientists design innovative uses for new and existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, science, medicine, and other fields.

What do they typically do

  • Explore problems in computing and develop theories and models to address those problems
  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers to solve complex computing problems
  • Determine computing needs and system requirements
  • Develop new computing languages, software systems, and other tools to improve how people work with computers
  • Design and conduct experiments to test the operation of software systems, frequently using techniques from data science and machine learning
  • Analyze the results of their experiments
  • Write papers for publication and present research findings at conferences
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