Research Software Engineer / Senior Research Software Engineer
Brown University
Providence, RI
Full-time
Software Development
Posted on May 21, 2024
Job Description:
Research Software Engineer / Senior Research Software Engineer
Office of Information Technology
The Research Software Engineer / Senior Research Software Engineer will work together with other members of our team and the Brown community to build out data products and services across the university's administrative, research, and teaching operations. These products and services enable data-driven decision making by senior administrators, enhance the university's research efforts, and improve learning outcomes for students. The Research Software Engineer / Senior Research Software Engineer is expected to be a motivated, agile learner who keeps up-to-date with emerging technologies across a wide range of fields such as machine learning, software development, data management, analysis, and visualization.
The Research Software Engineer / Senior Research Software Engineer is expected to quickly become comfortable with best practices in software engineering with a strong emphasis on reproducibility; this includes version control, testing, continuous integration, containerized applications and multiple programming languages for data science and visualization. All members of CCV are encouraged to take ownership of projects, mentoring of interns, and lead outreach activities to promote CCV.
CCV embraces a community enriched and enhanced by diverse dimensions, including race, ethnicity and national origins, disability status, gender and gender identity, sexuality, class and religion. We believe diversity brings innovation and progress. We are especially committed to increasing the representation of those populations that have been historically underrepresented in STEM.
We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining a diverse team. We especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to join our community
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate, as a minimum, should have the following background:
Candidates with some or all of the following qualifications are highly preferred:
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date:
2023-06-28
Job Posting Title:
Research Software Engineer / Senior Research Software Engineer
Department:
Office of Information Technology
Grade:
Grade 11
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
Research Software Engineer / Senior Research Software Engineer
Office of Information Technology
The Research Software Engineer / Senior Research Software Engineer will work together with other members of our team and the Brown community to build out data products and services across the university's administrative, research, and teaching operations. These products and services enable data-driven decision making by senior administrators, enhance the university's research efforts, and improve learning outcomes for students. The Research Software Engineer / Senior Research Software Engineer is expected to be a motivated, agile learner who keeps up-to-date with emerging technologies across a wide range of fields such as machine learning, software development, data management, analysis, and visualization.
The Research Software Engineer / Senior Research Software Engineer is expected to quickly become comfortable with best practices in software engineering with a strong emphasis on reproducibility; this includes version control, testing, continuous integration, containerized applications and multiple programming languages for data science and visualization. All members of CCV are encouraged to take ownership of projects, mentoring of interns, and lead outreach activities to promote CCV.
CCV embraces a community enriched and enhanced by diverse dimensions, including race, ethnicity and national origins, disability status, gender and gender identity, sexuality, class and religion. We believe diversity brings innovation and progress. We are especially committed to increasing the representation of those populations that have been historically underrepresented in STEM.
We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining a diverse team. We especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to join our community
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate, as a minimum, should have the following background:
- Grade 10: Bachelor's degree with strong computational emphasis such as Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related field. 1-2 years of experience.
- Grade 11 (Senior) Master's degree with strong computational emphasis such as Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related field, plus 4 years of experience. (equivalent experience may be an acceptable substitute)
- Experience with at least one of the following: Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Statistical Modeling or another area that demonstrates modern Machine Learning experience.
- Experience with at least two programming languages such as Julia, Python, MATLAB, R, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Rust, Swift
- Experience with Git and in general with version control
- Experience writing, packaging and/or deploying machine learning pipelines, scientific libraries, web applications, and/or databases
- High professional standards with the ability to manage competing requirements in a diverse user population
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with strong analytical ability
- Versatile, enthusiastic and eager to learn new skills
- Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment
Candidates with some or all of the following qualifications are highly preferred:
- Knowledge of Linux/UNIX systems and shell scripting
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, containerization.
- Experience with cloud computing software and services
- Experience with scientific visualization in one or more science domains
- Experience with databases
- Experience with (or interest in learning) JavaScript front-end libraries/frameworks such as React, Ember, Vue or others
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date:
2023-06-28
Job Posting Title:
Research Software Engineer / Senior Research Software Engineer
Department:
Office of Information Technology
Grade:
Grade 11
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
