Lead Research Software Engineer

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, US
Base: $90,000.00 - $165,750.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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Design scalable geospatial software solutions
Expertise in spatial modeling and data fusion
Develop ai and nlp tools for research
** Yale University is seeking a Lead Research Software Engineer for the Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions to lead the design and implementation of software systems that support interdisciplinary research. This fully remote position requires expertise in geospatial data, AI applications, and strong leadership and mentoring skills. **

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 infrastructure to support geospatial discovery and AI applications across various disciplines.
  • Candidates must demonstrate proven ability to lead interdisciplinary projects from concept to deployment while mentoring a multidisciplinary team of engineers and students.

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** Yale University is seeking a Lead Research Software Engineer for the Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions to lead the design and implementation of software systems that support interdisciplinary research. This fully remote position requires expertise in geospatial data, AI applications, and strong leadership and mentoring skills. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design scalable geospatial software solutions
  • Expertise in spatial modeling and data fusion
  • Develop AI and NLP tools for research
  • Supervise and mentor software engineering teams
  • Apply DevOps best practices and CI/CD

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with LLM-based analytics
  • Conduct workshops on computational tools
  • Collaborate across diverse academic disciplines
  • Contribute to grant proposals and publications
  • Foster inclusive technical culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related area
  • Minimum four years of professional experience
  • Six or more years of programming experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one additional language

Work Rights

Not specified

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