Astro Research Software Engineer (Hybrid)

McGill University; Canada; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Canada is seeking a software developer for the CHIME project. The role involves coding, testing, and deploying systems to support astronomical research. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in software engineering and experience in front-end technologies. A passion for astronomy is an asset, and the position is full-time with a salary range of $62,550.00 – $93,830.00.

Qualifications

• Contribute to CHIME/FRB Project development.
• Experience with cloud deployments is an asset.
• Passion for astronomy or research background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish hardware and software requirements.
• Code, test, deploy and troubleshoot systems.
• Provide training to team members on software.

Skills

Front-end expertise

UI/UX design (HTML, CSS)

Problem solving skills

Knowledge of RESTful APIs

Experience with Linux systems

Strong communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Programming or Computer Science

Science degree in related field (Physics, Astronomy)

Tools

Github

Python

Cloud-based infrastructure

Job description

A leading research institution in Canada is seeking a software developer for the CHIME project. The role involves coding, testing, and deploying systems to support astronomical research. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in software engineering and experience in front-end technologies. A passion for astronomy is an asset, and the position is full-time with a salary range of $62,550.00 – $93,830.00.