Research Statistician Developer

SAS•Cary HQ, NC

11d

About The Position

The JMP Development team is searching for its next Research Statistician Developer! As a Research Statistician Developer you will design, develop, and maintain software for new and existing JMP products, with a focus on statistical modeling and other core statistical applications. You will collaborate with other statisticians and developers to implement statistical methods into high-quality production software. You will participate in technical discussions with users and internal teams to refine product features. You will work closely with testing, documentation, and product management teams to ensure high-quality releases. You will promote newly developed software by giving presentations at user meetings and user conferences. Additionally, you will conduct applied research and translate statistical theory into practical tools for JMP users. You will need the ability to adapt to changing priorities and software development deadlines, along with strong time management and organizational skills.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Familiarity with a broad range of statistical methods and excitement to continue learning new data analysis techniques.
Strong programming skills and experience implementing statistical algorithms.
Experience using R, Python, JSL, Matlab or SAS.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of statistical methods in areas such as linear models, time-to-event models, frailty models, etc.
2+ years professional software development experience.
Experience using C++ or C programming languages.
Familiarity with JMP.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software for new and existing JMP products, with a focus on statistical modeling and other core statistical applications.
Collaborate with other statisticians and developers to implement statistical methods into high-quality production software.
Participate in technical discussions with users and internal teams to refine product features.
Work closely with testing, documentation, and product management teams to ensure high-quality releases.
Promote newly developed software by giving presentations at user meetings and user conferences.
Conduct applied research and translate statistical theory into practical tools for JMP users.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
Medical plan options include: PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS.
Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan.
Pharmacy that will ship prescriptions for no additional charge.
An industry-leading 401k plan.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development.
Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off.
Parental leave.
Unlimited paid sick days.
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.