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Company

Associated Universities, Inc. · 10 hours ago

Software Engineer II - III (5025)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $121K/yr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Development and support of software to help scientists work with radio astronomy observations more easily

Maintenance and necessary upgrades of the existing software

Developing new products to meet the challenges posed by the new observing paradigms

Qualification

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PythonObject-oriented designC++Version control softwareTesting methodologiesCI/CDDebugging softwareProfiling software systemsRelational databasesSoftware integrationAgile developmentAstronomical principlesData reduction

Required

You have a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, scientific or related field; highly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

You have at least one year of experience in the professional development of software applications; candidates with progressively more work experience will be considered for a higher-level position ranking.

Proficiency with Python

Understanding of object-oriented design and development

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software languages

Experience with version control software, testing methodologies and CI/CD

Experience debugging and profiling software systems

Strong interpersonal and communications skills

Experience with relational databases, including database normalization and administration

Experience integrating software components into a functioning, maintainable system, including across multiple hosts, increasing users, and similar scaling challenges

Familiarity with Agile development processes

Familiarity with basic astronomical principles, spectrum management, and data reduction

Preferred

While not required, you may have an advanced degree in a related field.

Experience developing software with C++ is desired

Benefits

Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave)

Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment

NRAO’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution

Optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions