Junior Research Software Engineer, LAS

🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $90K - $110K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ September 9th, 2026

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NC State University is hiring a Junior Research Software Engineer, LAS. The role focuses on developing innovative technology solutions to support advanced analytical work within the Laboratory for Analytic Sciences, involving applied research, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with government, industry, and academic partners to transform emerging ideas into practical capabilities.

Highlights

Develop prototype applications enhancing analyst processes and products in collaboration with diverse partners.

Conduct self-directed applied research to turn academic theories into working software prototypes.

Set up and manage computing infrastructure to support analysis efforts, including data integration and database maintenance.

Document code, development processes, and workflows to ensure maintainability and knowledge transfer.

Test and debug software applications for proper functionality aligned with user needs.

Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, Ruby, and skilled in XML, RDF, PHP, JSP, SOAP.

Experienced with Linux system administration, shell scripting, version control, and build systems.

Experience with machine learning models including object detection, image classification, and large language models.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in engineering or computer science with one year relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree with two years relevant experience.

Active TS/SCI clearance required, preference given to candidates with full-scope polygraph; familiarity with Docker, AWS, and classified environments preferred.