Research Software Engineer (RSE)

Advanced Research Computing, Cardiff University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research institution is seeking experienced Research Software Engineers to support university research, focusing on areas such as data science, AI, and scientific software engineering. Successful candidates will collaborate with academics and develop reproducible software, requiring substantial skills in Linux software development and programing. The role offers a competitive salary of £41,064 – £46,049 per annum, a 35 hour work week, generous holiday, and pension benefits.

Benefits

37 days annual holiday

Generous USS pension

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Linux based software development.
• Effective programming and debugging skills in one relevant language.
• Knowledge of open source software development and security.

Responsibilities

• Support research across the university in data science and AI.
• Foster collaborations with leading academics and external researchers.
• Translate innovative research into functioning software.

Skills

Linux based software development

Version control (git)

Programming in Python

Programming in R

Programming in C

Programming in C++

Bash scripting

Tools

Data science tools

Open source software development

Job description

The Advanced Research Computing group at Cardiff University (ARCCA) have an exciting opportunity available for up to three experienced Research Software Engineers (RSEs) to get involved in supporting research across the university, specialising in one of the following areas:

1. Data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2. High Performance Computing (HPC) Dev Ops – infrastructure-as-code and automation
3. Scientific software engineering – e.g. statistics or modelling

As a key member of the inaugural ARCCA RSE team, you can expect to foster collaborations and build partnerships with leading academics, both internally and with the wider external research community, enabling the translation of innovative research into functioning, reproducible software, using techniques and best practices at the forefront of current knowledge.

You should be able to demonstrate significant experience and skills in Linux based software development, version control (git) use in addition to effective programming and debugging skills in at least one relevant language (e.g. Python, R, C, C++, Bash). Knowledge and experience of open source software development, security and data science tools will be highly desirable – the successful candidate can also expect their knowledge in these areas to significantly increase whilst in the role.

The salary range is £41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6) for the open-ended positions, benefitting from a 35 hour week with 37 days annual holiday + bank holidays and a generous USS pension.

If you have any queries or would like to know more, please get in touch with Sofie Lansdown ([e-mail]).