Student TA – CS-370 Computer Imaging (Talukdar), F26

DigiPen USA LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DigiPen USA LLC is seeking a Teaching Assistant for CS-370/570: Computer Imaging at the Redmond campus. Currently enrolled DigiPen students will assist with labs and assignments for the Imaging course, keep hours, and support course activities.

Expect to work Fridays, 20 hours per week, August 31 to December 15, 2026, onsite in Redmond, WA. Prior CS-370/570 completed with strong C/C++/Python skills is required.

Qualifications

• Must have previously completed CS-370 or CS-570 at DigiPen Institute of Technology.
• Must be a graduate student or advanced undergraduate student in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, or Python.
• Good understanding of image processing, including filtering, histograms, Fourier transforms, interpolation, and noise reduction.
• Ability to debug code and explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with programming assignments and debugging.
• Hold office hours or lab support sessions.
• Grade assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects using instructor-provided rubrics.
• Help students understand image-processing concepts.
• Support final project presentations and course administration.
• Accurately track and report hours worked.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Image processing

Debugging

Communication

Time management

Education

Graduate student or advanced undergrad in Computer Science

Tools

OpenCV

NumPy

SciPy

Job description

Job Category: Student

Requisition Number: STUDE002192

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Redmond Campus
Redmond, WA 98052, USA

Description

Applicants MUST be current students at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled , a class is canceled , or a class ends early .
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

Reports to: Bilas Talukdar

Class Times:

Friday – 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Essential Functions

The Computer Science Department is seeking a Teaching Assistant for CS-370/-570: Computer Imaging. The course covers image representation, spatial and frequency-domain filtering, Fourier transforms, noise removal, color processing, HDR imaging, and computational photography. Programming assignments may use C, C++, or Python.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students with programming assignments and debugging.
• Hold office hours or lab support sessions.
• Grade assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects using instructor-provided rubrics.
• Help students understand image-processing concepts.
• Support final project presentations and course administration.
• Accurately track and report hours worked.

Required Qualifications/Competencies

• Must have previously completed CS-370 or CS-570 at DigiPen Institute of Technology.
• Must be a graduate student or advanced undergraduate student in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, or Python.
• Good understanding of image processing, including filtering, histograms, Fourier transforms, interpolation, and noise reduction.
• Ability to debug code and explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Good academic standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching, tutoring, or TA experience.
• Experience with OpenCV, NumPy, SciPy, or similar libraries.
• Experience grading programming assignments or reviewing technical projects.

Expected dates of employment: August 31 – December 15, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 20

Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class.

Wage Range:

$17.13 - $18.25 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; andfine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have taken and passed CS-370 or CS-570with a B or better

Requirement Exceptions:

It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!

Once you have applied for –and the supervisor decides to offer you– a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.

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