Applications Developer 2

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s World 3 Cybersecurity Innovations Lab (W3CIL) is seeking an Applications Developer 2 to lead software and hardware development for cutting-edge cybersecurity research. The role requires crafting, evaluating, and maintaining reliable prototypes and deploying them across lab environments.

You will collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to advance research goals and ensure robust engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Two years of experience in software design, debugging, testing, and maintenance.
• Experience with Linux-based development environments and SWaP‑C considerations.
• Familiarity with version control systems and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, document, deploy, and maintain high‑quality research prototypes.
• Lead integration of prototypes into usable systems and support lab deployments.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to strengthen software/hardware engineering practices.
• Work with multiple environments and platforms across projects.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

CI/CD

Job description

Job Title and Department

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

Lab Overview

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.

Role Overview

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: 40. Shift: 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Company Culture

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top‑20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.