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Software Engineer

Apply now Job no: 494410
Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Information Technology, Staff

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Option 1: general professional

Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S. 

Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!

 

Job Summary

The Software Engineer will serve as the focal point of all software related issues of the PERFORM Project Team. The Software Engineer will organize and maintain software infrastructure of the Project Team, and contribute to the proposal, planning and execution of team-based industrial applied research projects. Project execution will involve development of original software and utilization of commercial software packages. The Software Engineer will require interaction with multiple Project Team stakeholders, including industrial clients, faculty, staff, and students.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
  • 3 years of professional experience including experience with source code repository and control (e.g., GitHub)

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
  • 1 plus years of experience with:
    • Robotics and automation industry, tools and research
    • Managing large projects
    • Networking systems

 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience in software engineering practice and tools.
  • C++ object-oriented programming and Python skills.
  • Requires ability to work effectively in a fast-paced research team environment.
  • Requires strong interpersonal, team building and communications skills.
  • Requires planning, organizing and effective time management skills.
  • Requires ability to analyze and interpret technical and other data.
  • Requires ability to anticipate and solve problems.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel

No travel

Driving

No Driving

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $65,000 - $70,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

 

 

 

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