IT Analyst/Programmer II

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $90K - $92K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ March 25th, 2026

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NC State University is hiring an IT Analyst/Programmer II to develop, test, and implement software solutions that integrate hardware components for the Plant Sciences Initiative. The role involves designing custom IoT systems, managing undergraduate interns, supporting machine learning operations workflows, collaborating on grant-funded agricultural research projects, and producing documentation and training materials for sustainable system adoption.

Highlights

Develop, test, and implement software to integrate hardware for Plant Sciences Initiative researchers.
Design and build custom IoT systems and scalable data pipelines across edge, cloud, and on-premises environments.
Lead and mentor multiple undergraduate student interns, including managing a Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) pathway.
Collaborate with researchers and NC Ag Analytics on computer vision, embedded systems, and data infrastructure projects.
Conduct hands-on hardware and software testing to ensure reliability in real-world agricultural applications.
Document technical progress, create user guides, training materials, and maintain accessible online resources.
Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree with 1+ year experience or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
Required skills include software development, IoT and sensor integration, knowledge of edge, cloud, on-premises computing, data pipelines, and experience managing interns.
Compensation range: $90,000 - $92,000, commensurate with experience.
Works within the Plant Sciences Initiative department supporting precision sustainable agriculture research efforts.