Job Openings for Computer Scientists and Engineers in Qatar

Qatar Computing Research Institute, part of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, is building a multidisciplinary research group in computer science and is inviting applicants for scientist and engineer positions. QCRI offers a unique opportunity for a strong career spanning academic and applied research. It is co-located with world-renowned universities such as CMU-Qatar and Northwestern that offer teaching opportunities. Local industries like Qatar Petroleum and media companies such as Al Jazeera constitute a unique source of large data volumes and a mine of new challenges and opportunities in research on computing. We already have 20 outstanding scientists in our institute with a goal of growing to 120. Outstanding candidates in all areas of computing research will be considered with a focus on Arabic Language Technologies, including NLP, IR, and MT; Cloud Computing; Social Computing; Data Analytics, including Data Mining and Machine Learning; and Scientific Computing.

1.      Principal Scientist:

The Principal Scientist is a senior departmental leader within QCRI who is responsible for leading and conducting scientific research work of strategic importance to Qatar. The Principal Scientist will have the primary responsibility in defining the methodology for conducting research and for evaluating research results in order to ensure the highest standards of practice and research quality, aligning research activities with QCRI’s mission and vision.  The candidate must be a mature scientist with both theoretical and applied skills. A PhD in computer science from a top-tier institution and a strong record of major accomplishments and publications are required.

2.      Senior Scientist/Visiting Scientist/Scientist/ Post Doctoral Researcher:

Senior scientists, scientists, and visiting scientists are expected to contribute towards the research efforts of QCRI and to develop research expertise tackling the research challenges in the areas mentioned above. The scientist will work as part of a research team, collaborating with peer researchers and software engineers to develop solutions, necessary prototypes, and intellectual property in the form of disclosures and patent applications. A PhD in computer science from a top-tier institution and a strong record of major accomplishments and publications are required.

3.      Senior Software Engineer/Software Engineer:

Senior Software Engineers and Software Engineers will lead and be actively involved with researchers in the analysis, design, development, and implementation of in-house-developed application systems. They will establish technical objectives, design and execute work-plans, and manage software development projects as appropriate. Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 6 years (senior software engineer) or 3 years (software engineer) of progressive and directly related experience.

The compensation will include attractive tax-free salary and additional benefits such as furnished accommodation, annual paid leave, medical insurance, etc. If interested and fulfill the criteria, kindly email your resume including the position applied for in the subject to careers@qcri.org. Please note that only qualified applicants will be notified.

The State of Qatar is an Arab state in Southwest Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the eastern coast of the larger Arabian Peninsula. More than 100 nationalities live and work in harmony in the country of 1.5 million people.

Qatar Foundation is a private, chartered, nonprofit organization, founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar. Guided by the principle that a nation's greatest resource is the potential of its people, Qatar Foundation aims to develop that potential through a network of centers devoted to progressive education, research and community welfare.

Qatar Computing Research Institute conducts world-class, applied computing research, creating knowledge and supporting innovation in select areas of computing science that will have long-term relevance and lasting value for Qatar. QCRI will use its expertise to implement Qatar’s national computing research strategy, and will employ a unique, collaborative, and interdisciplinary approach with exceptional research and support staff equipped with outstanding tools and facilities shared between QCRI and other Qatari institutes.

For more information, please visit www.qcri.org