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Software Engineer (Language Biomarker Lab) - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Atlanta, GA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ April 1st, 2026
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Emory University is hiring a Software Engineer for the Language Biomarker Lab within the College of Arts and Sciences. This role involves developing and maintaining bioinformatic and data processing pipelines for a large international project, supporting natural language processing tools, and collaborating with neuroscientists to analyze data linked to psychosis and other conditions. The engineer will also manage computing infrastructure and support software applications to meet research needs.

Highlights
  • Develop and maintain high-performance data processing pipelines for large datasets.
  • Implement quality control measures and data provenance tracking.
  • Develop and maintain databases and APIs for efficient data management and sharing.
  • Support data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
  • Containerize and deploy software and workflows on computing platforms like clusters and cloud.
  • Develop natural language processing tools for language analysis and collaborate with neuroscientists on data convergence studies.
  • Design user-friendly interfaces for data exploration and analysis.
  • Maintain computing infrastructure and support web/application server configuration and deployment.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and Bash; proficient in Linux/Unix system administration and version control systems like Git.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, engineering, or related field with at least one year of related experience required; Master’s degree and experience with containerization, JavaScript libraries (e.g., d3.js), and web frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) preferred.

Software Engineer (Language Biomarker Lab) - Emory College of Arts and Sciences Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University:

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides software development support including the identification and generation of software specifications and the designing, development, implementation and revision of software applications to meet business needs.
  • Supports software applications and associated operating systems.
  • Reviews software specifications, systems, models and coding using analytical and investigative methods and techniques to ensure required specifications meet system needs.
  • Participates in software testing and subsequent modifications.
  • Writes and edits reports to provide recommendations, conclusions and other data.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, math, engineering or a related field and one year of related experience in programming and software systems or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Knowledge of software development in a research institution context preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with JavaScript libraries for data visualization (e.g., d3.js).
  • Experience with web frameworks for building web applications (e.g., React, Angular).
  • Basic knowledge of linguistics or neuroscience and neuroanatomy.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Join the Emory University's Language Biomarker Lab. The Language Biomarker Lab focuses on using
AI and NLP to predict and better understand conditions such as Psychosis, Depression, and Alzheimer’s Disease.

 

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining bioinformatic pipelines
for a 42-site international project investigating language, facial, and acoustic indicators of psychosis.

Data Engineering:

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance data processing pipelines for large datasets.
  • Implement robust quality control (QC) measures and data provenance tracking.
  • Develop and maintain databases and APIs for efficient data management and sharing.
  • Support data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
  • Containerize and deploy software and workflows on high-performance computing platforms (e.g., clusters, cloud).

Natural Language Processing:

  • Develop and maintain NLP tools for language analyses of large samples of language.
  • Collaborate with neuroscientists to analyze convergences between language analyses and neuroimaging data.
  • Design and implement user-friendly interfaces for data exploration and analysis.

Other key activities:

  • Support web and application server configuration and deployment.
  • Maintain and optimize the lab's computing infrastructure. Support data engineering efforts, including database and API design, data extraction/transformation/load, and data aggregation/integration

Required skills:

  • Strong programming skills in Python and Bash.
  • Excellent Linux/Unix system administration skills.
  • Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

 

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