SAS

Research Statistician Developer

SAS$90K — $120K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with a wide range of statistical methods and eagerness to learn new techniques.
  • Strong programming skills for implementing statistical algorithms.
  • Experience with R, Python, JSL, Matlab, or SAS.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain software for JMP products focused on statistical modeling.
  • Collaborate with statisticians and developers to implement statistical methods into production software.
  • Engage in technical discussions with users and internal teams to refine product features.
  • Work alongside testing and product management teams to ensure high-quality releases.
  • Present new software developments at user meetings and conferences.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
  • Free onsite Health Care Center for employees on the PPO plan, with a pharmacy.
  • Industry-leading 401k plan.
  • Tuition Assistance Program and development resources.
  • Generous paid time off, including a U.S. Winter Wellness Break.
  • Volunteering Time Off and generous childcare benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the job

The JMP Development team is searching for it's 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.
  • 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.

Required qualifications:
  • 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.

Preferences:
  • 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.

Additional:
  • Conduct applied research and translate statistical theory into practical tools for JMP users.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and software development deadlines.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.


World-class benefits

Highlights include...
  • 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 (no access to on-site health care center).
  • Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that's free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy 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 and unlimited paid sick days.
  • Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.


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About SAS

SAS is a multinational software company that provides advanced analytics, business intelligence, and data management software and services. SAS is the largest privately held software company in the world and is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. The company was founded in 1976 by Jim Goodnight and John Sall, who are still the CEO and Executive Vice President, respectively. SAS has over 83,000 customers worldwide and employs over 14,000 people in more than 60 countries. SAS has been recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute.
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