Research Software Engineer & Technical Lead (DSAI)

Code4lib; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to cutting-edge technology

Collaboration with leading researchers

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading research university in Maryland is seeking a Research Software Engineer to serve as a Technical Lead for the Research Software Support Network while also engaging in consultation for the Data Science and AI Institute. Key responsibilities include providing technical expertise for research software initiatives, evaluating software quality, and developing training materials. The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering experience and a Master's degree in a relevant field. The position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in AI and data science.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience in large or complex projects.
• Master's in Computer Science or related field.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for a campus-wide initiative.
• Conduct technical analyses during project assessments.
• Develop training materials for the assessment process.
• Contribute to advanced software solutions for research projects.

Skills

Code quality evaluation

Expert-level Python

R, C/C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, Julia

Data science techniques

Familiarity with Docker and Singularity

Fluency in Linux

Excellent verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Leadership and self-direction

Education

Master's in Computer Science

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Git

Statistical modeling tools

Development tools and libraries

Job description

A leading research university in Maryland is seeking a Research Software Engineer to serve as a Technical Lead for the Research Software Support Network while also engaging in consultation for the Data Science and AI Institute. Key responsibilities include providing technical expertise for research software initiatives, evaluating software quality, and developing training materials. The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering experience and a Master's degree in a relevant field. The position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in AI and data science.