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Carnegie Mellon University · 2 months ago

Learning Game and Tutor Research Programmer - HCII - School of Computer Science

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Carnegie Mellon University is a prestigious research institution seeking a Learning Game and Tutor Research Programmer to support the Human-Computer Interaction Institute. The role involves designing and implementing software applications for educational technology research, maintaining existing applications, and working closely with students in classroom settings.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement software applications (often in a team setting) or modify existing software to meet specific research needs
Maintain and extend existing applications and correct systems bugs. Test system upgrades. Maintain/update documentation
Analyze alternative algorithms, new routines and system changes and suggest program and/or system changes
Document new designs, codes, and modifications
Manage software code repositories
Setup software to run in classrooms over the Internet
Work in classrooms, monitoring how actual users (students) work with learning materials

Qualification

HTML5/CSS3/JavaScriptJavaScript frameworksObject-oriented programmingUnix-based operating systemsContainerization technologiesCI/CD toolsUnityResearch computingDatabase analysis

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field
One year experience in research computing systems analysis, systems programming, database analysis and design or research computing
Skills in development with HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript
Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular and React
Working knowledge of software version control and a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software engineering
Experience with Unix-based operating systems, containerization technologies such as Docker, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
Successful background investigation
Act 153 Clearances (Child Protection)

Preferred

Working knowledge of Unity is valued

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off
Observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

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Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
dateFounded in 1900
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.cmu.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$488.58M
Key Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M

Leadership Team

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Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
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Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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