Computer and Information Research Scientists
Career Snapshot
Creating tomorrow's tools and technology demands hard work today. Scientists in computer and information research develop novel methods to computing technology and improve the usage of existing technologies. They research complicated computational problems and are frequently on the cutting edge of solving them for business, science, medicine, and other sectors. These researchers create algorithms, which are sets of instructions that tell a machine what to do. They might utilise an algorithm to create a new computing language, programmes to operate robots, or approaches to simplify how people interact with computers. Their work frequently results in technological breakthroughs such as improved networking technology, higher computing speeds, and enhanced information security. Computer and information research scientists, on average, work at a higher theoretical level than other computer professionals. Computer and information researchers work for the federal government, computer system design corporations, R&D agencies, and schools and institutions. The majority of occupations are full-time. A master's degree in computer science or a related discipline, such as computer engineering, is required for the majority of computer and information research scientists. A bachelor's degree may be adequate for federal government jobs.