Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

The research scientist will contribute to a team responsible for researching and developing mathematically grounded solutions in security systems. They will be expected to develop, test, debug, and push both code and accompanying documentation. Additionally, they should have demonstrable experience in one high-level language (e.g., Python, MATLAB) and C/C++. Moreover, the candidate should have prior experience conducting in-depth mathematical analysis of cryptographic protocols and cryptographic primitives. The research scientist should have the writing skills necessary to communicate their ideas and results to internal and external stakeholders. Furthermore, the research scientist will also contribute to technical marketing and proposal writing in their research area in addition to interfacing with team members across Riverside Research locations.

All Riverside Research opportunities require US citizenship.

Responsibilities

Perform in-depth mathematical/statistical analysis on algorithms and their output
Develop, test, optimize and verify algorithms in Python (or MATLAB)
Implement algorithms in C/C++ when needed
Contribute to whitepapers and/or published papers that document innovative work performed
Collaborate with team members on debugging, reviewing papers/proposals, etc.
Participate in relevant internal and customer meetings, including overnight travel

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Active TS clearance
Must be willing to work onsite 75-85% of time
MS in mathematics, computer science or related field
Strong background in cryptology (cryptography and cryptanalysis)
A minimum of 3-4 years' hands-on work experience in algorithm (preferably cryptological) design/analysis
Demonstrated proficiency in Python (or MATLAB) and C/C++

Desired Qualifications:

2+ years' experience and PhD degree in mathematics, computer science or a related field
Demonstratable experience in performing mathematical analysis of cryptographic primitives
Self-starter with ability to manage time independently without direct supervision
Superior written and verbal communications skills

Global Comp

$120,000 - $160,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.