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First State AI Institute is hiring a Research Software Engineer. This role involves developing and implementing AI models, research frameworks, and computational tools to advance AI research and scientific discovery. The engineer will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative AI solutions and contribute to open-source projects while staying updated with AI advancements.

Highlights

Develop and maintain AI research software
Work with state-of-the-art machine learning models and large-scale datasets
Contribute to open-source AI projects and research publications
3+ years of experience in Python with ML libraries like TensorFlow and PyTorch
Proficiency in software development best practices including CI/CD and containerization
Experience with cloud platforms and parallel computing
Competitive salary based on qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Research Software Engineer, First State AI Institute Full Description

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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.

Responsibilities:

Software Development

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

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of Python experience with ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn), including optimization and deployment in production environments.
Strong grasp of AI/ML fundamentals including advanced concepts in model architectures, hyperparameter tuning, and real-world problem-solving
Proficiency in software development best practices (version control, testing, debugging), including CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and robust debugging techniques.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and parallel computing, with a focus on cost-efficient and scalable model deployment.
Skilled in working with medium-large scale multicore and heterogeneous (CPU + GPU) clusters.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience with deep learning model training, evaluation, and distributed computing.
Contributions to AI research and open-source projects.
Strong collaboration skills across scientific disciplines.
Leadership or project management experience.
Ability to design and teach AI modules or training sessions.
Experience presenting research in publications, seminars, or conferences.

Original Job Description

Pay Grade:

Context of the job:

The position includes benefits and competitive salary based on qualifications.

Responsibilities:

Software Development

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

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of Python experience with ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn), including optimization and deployment in production environments.
Strong grasp of AI/ML fundamentals including advanced concepts in model architectures, hyperparameter tuning, and real-world problem-solving
Proficiency in software development best practices (version control, testing, debugging), including CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and robust debugging techniques.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and parallel computing, with a focus on cost-efficient and scalable model deployment.
Skilled in working with medium-large scale multicore and heterogeneous (CPU + GPU) clusters.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience with deep learning model training, evaluation, and distributed computing.
Contributions to AI research and open-source projects.
Strong collaboration skills across scientific disciplines.
Leadership or project management experience.
Ability to design and teach AI modules or training sessions.
Experience presenting research in publications, seminars, or conferences.

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