Research Computing Software Engineer

Jobtailor; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop, deploy, and maintain software tools supporting research computing needs. You will implement efficient algorithms, write clean code, and integrate solutions with cloud platforms while collaborating with researchers and engineers.

The role emphasizes performance analysis, memory management, and documentation, with a preference for candidates holding TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience for Senior Professional or 3+ years for Advanced Professional.
• Active or recently active TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Proficiency in code analysis, programming, software development, and software testing.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and analyze data effectively.
• Strong presentation skills and a sound understanding of software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, enhance, and maintain software applications and tools to support research computing needs.
• Implement efficient algorithms and data structures to handle large datasets and complex computations.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code using modern programming languages.
• Integrate software solutions with existing research computing infrastructure, including cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with other engineers and researchers to ensure seamless integration and functionality of software tools within the research environment.
• Analyze and optimize the performance of software applications, ensuring they meet the high demands of computational research.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, memory usage issues, and other technical challenges.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for software issues, assisting researchers in overcoming obstacles.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software tools, including user guides, technical specifications, and troubleshooting procedures.

Skills

Programming languages

Code analysis

Software development

Software testing

Data analysis

Collaboration across teams

Presentation skills

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, enhance, and maintain software applications and tools to support research computing needs
• Implement efficient algorithms and data structures to handle large datasets and complex computations
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code using modern programming languages
• Integrate software solutions with existing research computing infrastructure, including cloud platforms
• Collaborate with other engineers and researchers to ensure seamless integration and functionality of software tools within the research environment
• Analyze and optimize the performance of software applications, ensuring they meet the high demands of computational research
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, memory usage issues, and other technical challenges
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for software issues, assisting researchers in overcoming obstacles
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software tools, including user guides, technical specifications, and troubleshooting procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience for Senior Professional or 3+ years for Advanced Professional
• Active or recently active TS/SCI clearance preferred
• Proficiency in code analysis, programming, software development, and software testing
• Ability to collaborate across teams and analyze data effectively
• Strong presentation skills and a sound understanding of software architecture