Software Developer I, Survey Statistics & ML

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology seeks a Software Developer I to join a team delivering software for NRI surveys and CSSM clients. The role blends statistical programming with systems and web development in a university setting.

The position targets candidates with a CS-related degree and interest in machine learning and advanced analytics, offering a term appointment with potential renewal based on funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related field.
• Experience with software development in an academic or university setting preferred.
• Knowledge of machine learning and large language models (LLMs) is advantageous.
• Experience with contrastive learning methodologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for the USDA-sponsored National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey and CSSM clients.
• Develop estimation programs using statistical sampling and imputation methods.
• Database programming for data management and analysis.
• Web application programming as part of software delivery.

Skills

Machine learning

LLMs

Contrastive learning

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Iowa State University’s Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology seeks a Software Developer I to join a team delivering software for NRI surveys and CSSM clients. The role blends statistical programming with systems and web development in a university setting.

The position targets candidates with a CS-related degree and interest in machine learning and advanced analytics, offering a term appointment with potential renewal based on funding.