Research Software Engineer I

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ July 25th, 2026

Python C#

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring a Research Software Engineer I. This role involves developing, testing, and maintaining software to support research and educational technology initiatives, collaborating closely with researchers and project teams to deliver functional software solutions across various platforms, including AI and extended reality.

Highlights

Develop, test, and maintain software applications for research, instructional, and operational projects.
Support data processing workflows, AI integrations, cloud services, and research computing platforms.
Participate in systems analysis, integration, testing, and documentation efforts.
Collaborate with faculty, researchers, project managers, and developers to meet project goals.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in computer or physical science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or related fields with two years of experience, or a Master’s degree in these areas.
Preferred skills include proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, JavaScript, Java, and experience with development frameworks, version control using Git, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Familiarity with AI, machine learning, data analytics, and modern web application development technologies.
Exposure to XR, simulation, visualization, or educational technology is desirable.
Strong communication skills to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.