Lead Research Software Engineer
The University Of Chicago
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Job summary
The University of Chicago is seeking a Research Software Engineering Manager to lead an internal engineering team across research initiatives. The role emphasizes software engineering best practices, team growth in a dynamic academic environment, and collaboration with researchers, students, and external partners.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cloud computing, database design, web-based applications, or machine learning, plus a proven track record in project management
Qualifications
- Education: college/university degree in related field.
- 7+ years of experience in a related job discipline.
- Experience leading engineers and students.
- Experience with one or more major cloud providers.
- Experience in research universities or research environments is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineers and students across research initiatives.
- Mentor engineers and students on new technologies and best practices.
- Triage bugs, track defects, and ensure timely resolution.
- Define and enforce technical standards and code quality.
- Oversee internal computing resources and collaborations with researchers.
- Engage with external organizations on engineering projects.
- Evaluate project proposals based on technical merit and institutional goals.
- Communicate program priorities and performance standards.
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Job description
The University of Chicago is seeking a Research Software Engineering Manager to lead an internal engineering team across research initiatives. The role emphasizes software engineering best practices, team growth in a dynamic academic environment, and collaboration with researchers, students, and external partners.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cloud computing, database design, web-based applications, or machine learning, plus a proven track record in project management
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