Application Developer

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-being seeks an Applications Developer to build modular, cross‑platform software in C# and Unity, with emphasis on clean architecture, defensive programming, testing, and scalable reliability.

The role covers design through maintenance of research tools and requires 7+ years in software development, with experience in Unity, C#, OO/SOLID, and game development; hardware integrations (VR, EEG, eye-tracking) are a plus.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in CS, CE, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficient in C# and Unity.
• C# networking experience.
• Strong OO and SOLID principles.
• Experience with 2D/3D game development.
• Experience with version control and software organization.
• UI experience.
• Full-Stack experience.
• Able to communicate with team members of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop modular, configurable cross‑platform software in Unity/C#.
• Assist from design to maintenance of research tools.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment and with hardware integrations (VR, EEG, eye-tracking, actigraphy).
• Support testing, reliability, and scalable software delivery.

Skills

C# programming

Unity

OO & SOLID principles

Full-Stack experience

Communication across teams

UI experience

Video game development

Version control

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Unity

ASP.NET Core

Blazor

Python

Git

Job description

About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY

Aaron Seitz and Susanne Jaeggi in the Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-being seek an Applications Developer to assist in the development of modular, configurable, cross-platform software in C#, emphasizing clean architecture, defensive programming, testing, and reliability at scale for tools used to measure and train cognitive processes. In this role, the PDeveloper will assist with all aspects of the implementation of research tools from design and development to maintenance and support. The ideal candidate should be an experienced developer comfortable designing and developing for most parts of a Unity game platform stack. We are also seeking candidates with experience with hardware integrations for systems such as VR devices, EEG, Eye-tracking, actigraphy, etc. Further, the Applications Developer will need to operate well in programming teams and to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ of professional experience.
• Programming experience in C#, Unity.
• C# network programming experience
• Strong OO & SOLID
• Experience with video game (2D and 3D) development
• Software organization, management, version control experience
• UI experience
• Full-Stack experience
• Ability able communicate using both technical and non-technical terms with team-members having diverse backgrounds

OPTIONAL SKILLS

• Project Management
• Vue ASP.NET Core Blazor API Development Python Use of AI tools VR/AR/XR development Programming incorporating actigraphy, eye-tracking, EEG, and/or other signals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Software Development. This includes project management, programming, software management and distribution, team leadership, coordinating with research activities, etc.
• Solutions Design. This includes project management, programming, software management and distribution, team leadership, coordinating with research activities, etc.

Position Type Research

Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Additional Information

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation

Grade/Pay Type: 111S Expected Hiring Range: $87,785.00 - $123,998.75 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—including 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.