Director Of Research Engineering, Wharton Computing

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
$120,000.00 - $145,000.00 annual rate py
On-site
Research software development
Experimental systems support
Workflow prioritization
The Director of Research Engineering is responsible for organizing, directing, and managing the integrated Research Programming and Behavioral Lab technology functions within Wharton Computing

Job Summary

  • The Director of Research Engineering is responsible for organizing, directing, and managing the integrated Research Programming and Behavioral Lab technology functions within Wharton Computing.
  • The role includes advising departments and centers that partner with external development vendors, providing oversight and guidance to ensure technical quality, compliance, and integration with existing systems.
  • Penn offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, and a wide variety of professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

The Director of Research Engineering is responsible for organizing, directing, and managing the integrated Research Programming and Behavioral Lab technology functions within Wharton Computing.

Salary

$120,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annual Rate

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Research software development
  • Experimental systems support
  • Workflow prioritization
  • Service delivery management
  • Technical standards adherence
  • Data integrity and security

Nice-to-have

  • Academic research support
  • Enterprise research platforms administration
  • Cloud infrastructure familiarity
  • AI-enabled research tools knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science and 5-7 years of experience
  • Demonstrated management or supervisory experience
  • Strong technical abilities
  • Experience leading software development projects
  • Experience managing operational workflows
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Needs assessment and requirements gathering experience
  • Knowledge of database design
  • Knowledge of data engineering practices
  • Knowledge of secure application development
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
  • Work effectively within defined timelines

Work Rights

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