Lead Research Software Engineer

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, US
Base: $90,000.00 - $165,750.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Fully remote
Python programming expertise
Geospatial data structures and analysis
Scalable cloud infrastructure design
Yale University seeks a Lead Research Software Engineer to serve as the principal technical architect for the Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions. This fully remote role involves designing scalable geospatial software systems, mentoring a multidisciplinary team, and collaborating on diverse research initiatives

Job Summary

  • The Lead Research Software Engineer serves as the principal technical architect for the Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions, bridging research needs with production-grade engineering.
  • This role involves designing scalable data pipelines, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure to support diverse research initiatives in geospatial discovery and AI applications.
  • The successful candidate will supervise a multidisciplinary team, mentor software engineers, and establish campus-wide standards for reproducible computational research.

Matching Summary

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Yale University seeks a Lead Research Software Engineer to serve as the principal technical architect for the Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions. This fully remote role involves designing scalable geospatial software systems, mentoring a multidisciplinary team, and collaborating on diverse research initiatives.

Salary

Base: $90,000.00 - $165,750.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python programming expertise
  • Geospatial data structures and analysis
  • Scalable cloud infrastructure design
  • AI and NLP application development
  • Team leadership and mentorship

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with grant proposals
  • Workshop facilitation skills
  • Reproducible software practices
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration experience
  • Cloud HPC environment familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Minimum 4 years of professional experience
  • 6+ years of professional programming experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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