AI Data Science Software Developer

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University, Department of Medicine, is seeking a Software Developer 2 to build AI research tools for the NHLBI AI Data Science Center.

Develop reproducible agentic AI workflows for biomedical and clinical data and lead software integrations and deployment workflows, working alongside researchers, clinicians, and engineers to turn emerging AI capabilities into practical software that advances research in heart, lung, blood, and sleep health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, deploying applications.
• Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, implement, and develop solutions for complex systems.
• Collaborate with users and external contacts to balance requirements.
• Document system builds and configurations; maintain documentation.
• Provide technical analysis, design, development, and implementation work.
• Lead projects of moderate complexity as needed.
• Serve as a technical resource for applications.
• Evaluate and integrate new features and technologies into the environment.
• Follow team software development methodology.
• Mentor junior software developers.

Skills

Software design

Software development

Data modeling

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Programming methods

Domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Stanford University, Department of Medicine, is seeking a Software Developer 2 to build AI research tools for the NHLBI AI Data Science Center. Develop reproducible agentic AI workflows for biomedical and clinical research data. Lead the implementation of research software integrations and deployment workflows, working alongside researchers, clinicians, and engineers to turn emerging AI capabilities into practical software that advances research in heart, lung, blood, and sleep health. Design and deploy robust cloud and on-premises system integrations, incorporating private network topologies, secure credential management, and identity controls.

This is a 2 year fixed-term, hybrid opportunity.

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Conceptualize design, implement, and develop solutions for complex systems/programs.
• Work with a variety of users to gain information, and develop intra-system tradeoffs between different users, as necessary; interact with a diverse client base and outside vendor contacts.
• Document system builds and application configurations; maintain and update documentation as needed.
• Provide technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work.
• Work as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity.
• Serve as a technical resource for applications.
• Compare, evaluate, and implement new features and technologies, and integrate them into the computing environment.
• Follow team software development methodology.
• Mentor junior software developers.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications.
• Proficiency with application design and data modeling.
• Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications.
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.
• Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects.
• Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
• Knowledge of application domain.

Pay Range

$117,536-$219,400

Pay Frequency

Annually

Fixed Term

Y

Stanford Schools and Units

School of Medicine

Full time or Part time

Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Job Category

Information Technology Srvcs

Posting Date

10/08/2026

Grade

J

Job Identification

201332

Notice to Applicants

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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