Software Developer I – Analytics & Data Tools

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) is seeking a Software Developer I to contribute to software for the USDA-sponsored NRI survey and other CSSM clients. The role involves applying statistical methods, building estimation tools, and expanding capabilities in database and web programming.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred degrees in CS/CE/Math/Stats and some experience in higher education settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related field.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with NRI.
• Programming experience with machine learning and LLMs.
• Programming experience with contrastive learning methodology.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for statistical methods and algorithms.
• Develop an estimation program with statistical sampling and imputation methods.
• Database programming.
• Systems programming.
• Web application programming.

Skills

Machine learning

LLMs

Contrastive learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Math/Stats or related field

Job description

Iowa State University’s Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) is seeking a Software Developer I to contribute to software for the USDA-sponsored NRI survey and other CSSM clients. The role involves applying statistical methods, building estimation tools, and expanding capabilities in database and web programming.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred degrees in CS/CE/Math/Stats and some experience in higher education settings.