Senior Econometrician and Software Developer

* Working with a team of statisticians, econometricians, and programmers on all aspects of the design and use of Stata

* Identifying statistical procedures that should be incorporated into Stata

* Implementing those procedures in Stata, Mata, or C

* Writing technical documentation and manuals

* Continually broadening and updating of knowledge on statistical theory and empirical practice

* Communicating with users via Statalist, international Stata conferences, blog posts, webinars, courses, and articles in the Stata Journal

Candidate requirements

* Cover letter with application packet

* Knowledge of statistical theory and econometrics

* Experience in empirical practice

* Programming experience in Stata, Mata, C, or related programming languages

* Good communication skills, including the ability to write and speak fluently in English

* A PhD or equivalent knowledge and job experience in statistics, economics, or another science-related field

* Must be able to work in-house at our College Station, TX headquarters

Note that the candidate should be knowledgeable in one or more applied fields of statistics and be willing to broaden that knowledge. Stata is a general-purpose statistical package used by researchers of all disciplines. Senior development people are expected to work in multiple fields, including fields outside their specialty.

In addition to competitive pay and a 32-hour workweek, Stata Corp offers all full-time employees top-tier benefits, including the following:

Group insurance (we pay 100% of the cost to cover the employee):

* Three medical plans to choose from

* Dental

* Vision

* Basic life and AD&D

* Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off, annually

* Two weeks of sick leave

* 56 hours of personal leave

* Two weeks of vacation leave that increases with years worked

* Nine paid holidays

Additional benefits

* Health savings account (we make an employer contribution!)

* Dependent care flexible spending account

* Health expense flexible spending account

* Supplemental life and AD&D insurance

* Paid time off to volunteer in the community for company-supported events

* 401(k) with 100% company matching up to 6% of gross salary

* Employee assistance program (EAP) for work/life matters

* Company-sponsored team-building and social events

* Casual dress code in a fun, family-friendly work environment

Stata Corp is an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Vet/Disab