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The Senior Computer Scientist establishes computer experiments and works with computer programmers. Their role is to resolve problems and develop new products and software as well as improve the performance of existing ones. Their responsibilities are updating and developing new hardware and techniques, maintaining an up-to-date understanding of other work in the organization, observing junior researchers, working with standard groups, and assisting other members and engineers to solve difficult problems.

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  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,594Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:29 monthsAvg. Fees:$36,089Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,770Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Computer Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,468Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,770Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Engineering (m.eng.) in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$35,672Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Senior Computer Scientist and Other Important Info

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8.8 years
$140K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
6.32 years
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