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Software Developer 1 (Hybrid Opportunity)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Stanford, California 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $98K - $183K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ November 12th, 2026
Agile Programming

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Stanford University is hiring a Software Developer 1 (Hybrid Opportunity). The developer joins an agile IT application development team in the Department of Medicine, building and maintaining programs that support more than 800 faculty in patient care, scientific research, and medical education. The work covers systems of small to moderate size, or segments of larger systems, used by anywhere from dozens to thousands of people.

Highlights
  • Assess user needs and requirements, then design and develop applications that may involve sophisticated data manipulation.
  • Maintain and update existing programs, and troubleshoot and solve technical problems as they arise.
  • Create programs that meet the department’s reporting and analysis needs.
  • Design and implement user and operations training programs, and document software changes for end users.
  • Follow the team’s software development methodology and serve as a technical resource on the applications it supports.
  • Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Strong knowledge of at least one programming language, basic knowledge of software engineering principles, and working knowledge of the latest software and design standards.
  • Ability to define and solve logical problems for technical applications, select and adapt programming methods, and recommend needed changes in user and operations procedures.
  • Hybrid opportunity based out of Palo Alto, with occasional short-notice travel to the office for infrequent meetings.
  • Pay range of $97,864 to $182,679 annually, with benefits including 18+ PTO days, health coverage from the first day, and $6,000+ in annual tuition and training assistance.

Software Developer 1 (Hybrid Opportunity) Full Description

Department of Medicine at Stanford University is seeking a Software Developer 1 to work in a highly agile and productive IT application development team. As an integral part of this team, this position will execute all programming tasks, including programming, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, modifying, and maintaining computer programs to enhance and transform business operations that support more than 800 faculty in patient care, scientific research, and medical education. This position will work on systems of small to moderate size and complexity or segments of larger systems that touches on dozens to thousands of users.
This is a remote position with the option to work from our Palo Alto office on a daily basis if preferred. The role requires travel to our Palo Alto office on short notice for occasional, infrequent meetings.

Responsibilities
Core Duties:
  • Assess user needs and requirements.
  • Design and develop applications that may involve sophisticated data manipulation.
  • Maintain and update existing programs.
  • Troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
  • Create programs to meet reporting and analysis needs.
  • Design and implement user and operations training programs.
  • Document changes in software for end users.
  • Follow team software development methodology.
  • Serve as a technical resource with respect to applications.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Working knowledge of latest software and design standards.
  • Ability to define and solve logical problems for technical applications.
  • Knowledge of and ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
  • Ability to recognize and recommend needed changes in user and/or operations procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of software engineering principles.
  • Strong knowledge of at least one programming language.

Pay Range
$97,864-$182,679 (Pay Frequency: Annually)
Full Time, Regular. Stanford Schools and Units: School of Medicine. Grade I.

Notice to Applicants
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.