Applications Developer 2

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University, World 3 Cybersecurity Innovations Lab (W3CIL) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, seeks an Applications Developer to lead and support software and hardware development for research projects. This is a term role through November 2027.

You will design, implement, test, document, deploy, and maintain high-quality research prototypes, working closely with faculty, students, and staff to translate ideas into usable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related computing discipline.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Two years of experience with software design, development, debugging, testing, and maintenance in Linux-based environments.
• Experience integrating software designs into cyber-physical hardware platforms considering SWaP-C.
• Experience with Git and GitHub/GitLab.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and modern software workflows.
• Experience building software across multiple environments and platforms.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, cyber-physical systems, data pipelines, and AI/ML software environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and collaborative research work.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, document, deploy, and maintain high-quality research prototypes.
• Lead and support software and hardware development activities across the team.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to integrate prototypes into usable systems.
• Contribute to lab engineering practices and reproducible research workflows.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Git

CI/CD

SWaP-C

Distributed systems

AI/ML

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE

Tools

GitHub/GitLab

CI/CD tools

Containers

REST APIs

Databases

Kernels/Drivers

Job description

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Job Title: Applications Developer 2 Department: Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering

The World 3 Cybersecurity Innovations Lab (W3CIL) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University conducts research and development in making breakthrough solutions for analyzing, vetting, and securing computer systems. W3CIL aims to develop novel and practical techniques for protecting the cyber-infrastructure critical to modern society. Underpinning this research is the development of fundamental techniques in binary software analysis and instrumentation, hybrid static/dynamic program modeling, and machine learning. The lab develops software and hardware platforms, tools, and workflows that support interdisciplinary research, real-world deployments, and sponsored project deliverables.

W3CIL is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Applications Developer to lead and support software and hardware development activities across the team. This is a term role through Nov 2027.

This position will work closely with faculty, students, and research staff to design, implement, test, document, deploy, and maintain high-quality research prototypes for W3CIL projects. The Applications Developer will play a central role in building reliable research prototypes, integrating prototypes into usable systems, supporting lab and field deployments, and strengthening the lab’s overall software and hardware engineering practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related computing discipline.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Two years of experience with: Software design and development. Debugging, testing, and maintenance. Linux-based development environments.
• Experience integrating software designs into cyber-physical hardware platforms while accounting for size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C).
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaborative development platforms such as GitHub or GitLab.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and modern software engineering workflows.
• Experience building, integrating, and maintaining software across multiple environments and platforms.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • Distributed systems. Cyber-physical systems.
  • Critical infrastructure systems.
  • Data pipelines.
  • Applied AI/ML software environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to:
  • Work independently.
  • Manage multiple priorities.
  • Resolve issues with minimal direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.

Desired

• 2-4 years of relevant software or hardware development experience in a research, academic, or advanced technical environment.
• Experience developing software for cyberinfrastructure or interdisciplinary research applications.
• Contributing to open-source software or collaborative research software projects.

Technical Skills

• Experience with:
  • Containerization technologies, and deployment workflows.
  • Web application development, REST APIs, databases, and user-facing software tools.
  • Including use of kernels, file systems, and drivers.

Additional Information

The target hiring range for this job profile is $65,600 - $85,200. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

The university will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Location:Dreese Laboratories (0279)Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.