R&D Software Developer, Spec

🇺🇸 Las Cruces, NM 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ April 25th, 2026

SQL Python NGINX

Edtech.com's Summary

The Agricultural Experiment Station is hiring an R&D Software Developer, Spec for the Jornada Experimental Range. This position drives the development of AI-driven software solutions and data pipelines using machine learning and large language models to enhance beef production and rangeland resilience in the Western United States, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across animal science, electrical engineering, and computer science.

Highlights

Lead development of web-based platforms for livestock, climate, and remote sensing data management using distributed IoT sensor networks.
Design and implement machine learning pipelines analyzing multimodal sensor data related to livestock behavior and vegetation dynamics.
Develop and maintain scalable data server architectures and infrastructure services.
Collaborate closely with teams across animal and range science, electrical engineering, and computer science.
Prepare scientific analyses, publications, and presentations; develop grant proposals for research funding.
Proficient in Python, Java, JavaScript (React), and familiar with frameworks such as Flask, Django, and Spring.
Experience with machine learning frameworks like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch.
Knowledge of data architectures using relational and NoSQL databases, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and IoT technologies including LoRaWAN.
Required education: Associate's degree plus 11 years relevant experience or Bachelor's plus 9 years; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
Works on externally funded, one-year appointment with potential renewal; position exempt and full-time (1.0 FTE).