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Harvard University · 1 day ago

Senior Data Privacy Software Developer

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Harvard University is focused on developing the OpenDP Library, a toolkit for differential privacy routines. The role involves collaborating with researchers to design and implement software libraries, while also contributing to the growth of an open-source ecosystem.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with researchers on the design, planning, and implementation of software libraries for privacy-preserving data analysis and machine learning
Acquire a deep understanding of privacy algorithms through literature review and regular discussions
Apply firm understanding of data analysis use cases to develop flexible solutions to users’ needs
Build software to implement core privacy functionality, utility routines, and test suites
Develop and maintain support infrastructure for an open-source software library
Work in a team of developers and researchers in collaboration with outside experts
Provide regular communications to PIs and stakeholders with project updates
Write code design and development guides for future contributors
Create documentation for users with a wide range of backgrounds and levels of understanding
Present on DP and OpenDP to contributors and potential adopters
Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies, and Code of Conduct

Qualification

PythonRustMachine learning frameworksDifferential privacyComputer Science degree

Required

Minimum of five years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Fluency in Python, and either Rust (preferred) or other compiled language
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks, preferably including federated learning
Post-secondary degree(s) in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related fields
Exposure to differential privacy

Company

Harvard University

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Harvard University is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.
dateFounded in 1636
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://harvard.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (300)
2024 (316)
2023 (255)
2022 (241)
2021 (176)
2020 (152)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$136.43M
Key Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Alfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Clean Energy Center
2023-01-10Grant· $0.35M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2021-08-24Grant· $0.07M

Leadership Team

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Anne Margulies
CIO
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Christopher Petty
Director Of Business Development
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