Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Solve or develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

• Software Engineer

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• Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
• Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
• Approve, prepare, monitor, and adjust operational budgets.
• Assign or schedule tasks in order to meet work priorities and goals.
• Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.
• Design computers and the software that runs them.
• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
• Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards.
• Direct daily operations of departments, coordinating project activities with other departments.
• Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
• Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.
• Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.
• Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of subordinates.

• advise clients or customers
• advise governmental or industrial personnel
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• collect scientific or technical data
• collect statistical data
• communicate technical information
• compile numerical or statistical data
• confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• confer with research personnel
• confer with scientists
• consult with managerial or supervisory personnel
• create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
• design computer hardware or software interface
• design computer programs or programming tools
• design data processing systems
• design data security systems
• design electronic equipment
• design engineered systems
• design hardware or software systems
• develop mathematical ideas or interpretations
• develop mathematical or computer languages
• develop mathematical simulation models
• develop new products based on scientific research results
• develop or maintain databases
• develop plans for programs or projects
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws
• develop tables depicting data
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
• direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
• explain complex mathematical information
• follow data security procedures
• follow data storage procedures
• make decisions
• make presentations
• plan scientific research or investigative studies
• prepare reports
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• program computers for electronic engineering applications
• program computers using existing software
• program mainframe computer
• provide technical computer training
• recommend further study or action based on research data
• resolve engineering or science problems
• resolve symbolic formulations in data processing applications
• test computer programs or systems
• use computer application flow charts
• use computer networking technology
• use computer programming language
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use differential equations in computer programming
• use geographical information system (GIS) software
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of mainframe computers
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use object-oriented computer programming techniques
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use project management techniques
• use public speaking techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use scientific research methodology
• use spreadsheet software
• use structural analysis techniques to analyze computer systems
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• work as a team member
• write business project or bid proposals
• write computer software, programs, or code
• write documentation for computer programming
• write research or project grant proposals
• write scholarly or technical research papers