Senior Applications Developer

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 81,800 - 106,900; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus is seeking a Senior Applications Developer to lead AI‑driven software initiatives for the SBS portal. You will partner with faculty to design, prototype, and deliver advanced AI solutions that meet rigorous functional and security requirements.

The role requires strong Python/AI expertise, NLP workflow experience, and cloud/HPC environment familiarity to support GPU‑intensive tasks. This on‑campus position emphasizes collaboration and impactful research.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Digital Humanities, or related field; four years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in implementing and fine‑tuning models using PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience building NLP pipelines for Named Entity Recognition, Topic Modeling, and Sentiment Analysis.
• Proven ability to apply object detection and style classification using libraries like OpenCV.
• Experience configuring and managing cloud or high‑performance computing environments for GPU‑intensive tasks (AWS, Azure, HPC clusters).
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Digital Humanities, or related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a dedicated technical partner to faculty, guiding AI project discovery and prototype development.
• Design and implement full‑stack custom software solutions that meet a variety of needs.
• Ensure applications meet functional, technical, and security requirements and comply with industry standards.
• Develop and implement software validation and testing methods, and monitor application performance.
• Perform detailed problem analysis, identify options, and propose solutions.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and other visuals to support management and strategic decision‑making.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

NLP

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Digital Humanities, or related field

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

OpenCV

AWS

Azure

Job description

Senior Applications Developer

Department: Arts and Sciences | Information Technology

Location: Mendenhall Laboratory (0054); Salary range: $81,800 – $106,900; Position type: Regular; Scheduled Hours: 40; Shift: First Shift.

Job Overview: The Senior Applications Developer for the Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) portal will act as a critical technical partner for faculty, supporting both instructional and research AI projects. The role leads the design and implementation of sophisticated AI software solutions that address complex social phenomena, including ensuring applications meet functional, technical, and security requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a dedicated technical partner to faculty, guiding AI project discovery and prototype development.
• Design and implement full‑stack custom software solutions that meet a variety of needs.
• Ensure applications meet functional, technical, and security requirements and comply with industry standards.
• Develop and implement software validation and testing methods, and monitor application performance.
• Perform detailed problem analysis, identify options, and propose solutions.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and other visuals to support management and strategic decision‑making.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Digital Humanities, or related field; four years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in implementing and fine‑tuning models using PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience building NLP pipelines for Named Entity Recognition, Topic Modeling, and Sentiment Analysis.
• Proven ability to apply object detection and style classification using libraries like OpenCV.
• Experience configuring and managing cloud or high‑performance computing environments for GPU‑intensive tasks (AWS, Azure, HPC clusters).
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Digital Humanities, or related field is desirable.

Background check required. Possible drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

To ensure compliance with anti‑discrimination laws, Ohio State is an equal‑opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.