Research Software Engineer, First State AI Institute

Context of the job:

We are seeking a Research Software Engineer (RSE) to contribute to the development and implementation of AI models, research frameworks, and computational tools with a goal to advance science.

This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for AI research, strong programming skills, and a desire to work at the intersection of engineering and scientific discovery.

The role will also provide teaching and training opportunities allowing the RSE to balance their time and focus between technical and professional development.

The RSE will be part of the recently established UD’s First State AI Institute (please check out the operational AI Center of Excellence https://sites.udel.edu/ai/ website to see some of the on-going activities) that aims to drive advancements in machine learning, deep learning, AI and data-driven intelligence.

The Research Software Engineer will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on campus to develop innovative AI solutions that have real-world impact.

The position includes benefits and competitive salary based on qualifications.

• Develop, optimize, and maintain software for AI research projects.
• Collaborate with researchers to implement state-of-the-art machine learning models.
• Work with large-scale datasets, designing efficient data processing pipelines.
• Support the deployment and scaling of AI models for real-world applications.
• Contribute to open-source AI projects and research publications.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.
• Be an advocate to maintain and improve computing infrastructure for code development
• Create comprehensive documentation of any software developed
• Complete user manuals for knowledge transfer, and ensure smooth handover with clear communication at the conclusion of the RSE software development