Research Software and Data Engineer

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College Park (MD)

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USD 106,000 - 127,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT) is seeking a Research Software and Data Engineer for its Research Computing team to design and implement secure software, data workflows, and data science-focused solutions that enhance productivity and reproducibility.

Work involves collaborating with researchers, training others, and guiding project planning within IT and campus units. Strong programming and cloud experience preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three to five years experience working in software and data engineering environments.
Additional work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis for up to four years.
Knowledge of batch processing, relational databases, data science tools, and data pipelines/ETL processes.
Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and JAX.
Experience creating and operating container-based infrastructure; knowledge of Docker.
Knowledge of GPU programming.
Programming in Julia, C/C++, FORTRAN, Python, and R.

Responsibilities

Design, plan, and implement secure, compliant software and data workflows for researchers.
Collaborate with researchers to understand software and data needs and translate them into solutions.
Provide technical training and contribute to project management for research software work.
Automate cloud account provisioning and adapt workflows to cloud environments.
Work with IT and university teams to navigate tools, processes, and services.

Skills

Batch processing

Relational databases

Data pipelines

Data science tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

Docker

GPU programming

Julia

C/C++

FORTRAN

Python

Cloud platforms

Version control

APIs

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT).

Overview

The Research Computing team, part of the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT), designs and supports advanced technology systems and services used by researchers at UMD - a top 20 public research institution.

Primary Responsibilities

The Research Software and Data Engineer’s primary responsibilities will be to work with researchers to design, plan, and implement secure, compliant, and well-engineered software, data workflows, and data science-focused solutions that enrich research productivity, reliability, and reproducibility. The engineer will be part of short- to long-term projects. The work will also include consulting with researchers across disciplines in order to deeply understand their software and data needs and to identify and explain solutions.

Additional Responsibilities

The Research Software and Data Engineer will work with other team members to offer a wide range of related training workshops and to help bring a mature project management approach to research software work on campus, contributing toward software design and project planning and tracking.

The Engineer will also write code to automate cloud account management, such as provisioning new cloud accounts. The Engineer will work with researchers to adapt existing workflows to cloud environments.

As a Research Computing team member, they will provide technical expertise and insight to teams and projects alongside research programs, collaborate across multiple units in the Division of IT and the University, and help researchers navigate the tools, processes, and services available to them.

This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.

May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.

Physical Demands

Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some periods of time may be spent in computer room and communications equipment spaces for installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of heavy computing equipment.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three to five years experience working in software and data engineering environments.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge of research computing technologies:

Batch processing
Relational Database architectures
Data Science tools
Data pipelines, ETL, and data workflows

Knowledge of machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and JAX.

Knowledge of creating and operating container based infrastructure; knowledge of Docker or similar technology.

Knowledge of GPU programming.

Skill in programming, particularly in the languages used in our computational research applications (Julia programming language, C/C++, FORTRAN, python, R).

Skilled at providing technical solutions to complex problems in diverse computing environments.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Google and Microsoft Office products.

Ability to learn new programming languages and technologies beyond area of core knowledge.

Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts with non-technical audiences.

Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Preferences

Thorough knowledge of software lifecycle and software engineering best practices (sprints, code reviews, testing)
Thorough knowledge of data science methods
Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical clients
Experience with version control systems and issue trackers
Experience with cloud platforms, to include code development, familiarity with APIs, user management
Experience implementing/operating with controls for NIST SP 800-171, HIPAA Security and Privacy rules, or similar levels of security and compliance

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter
Resume
List of Three References

Additional Information

Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.

Visa Sponsorship Information

DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Best Consideration Date

9/23/26

Posting Close Date

N/A

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

DIT-EE-Research Computing

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$105,800 - $126,960

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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