Georgia Institute of Technology · 1 month ago
Research Engineer (Open Rank)
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university located in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to technological advancement and innovation. The School of Computational Science and Engineering is seeking a Research Engineer (Open Rank) to serve as a Product Manager, enhancing the impact of research through the development of software engineering practices and mentoring students in research software engineering.
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Responsibilities
Partner with Georgia Tech faculty to identify areas of scientific research likely to benefit from dedicated Research Software Engineering
Establish goals and requirements to create new functionality that maximize Research Software Engineering contributions
Pair students with Research Software Engineering mentors in the Center for Scientific Software Engineering
Partner with student Research Software Engineers to create development plans that deliver agreed-upon functionality
Monitor the progress of student Research Software Engineers as they embark on established development plans
Refine CSSE team processes to achieve our collective goals more efficiently
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of Master's or
Five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of Bachelor's or
Doctoral Degree
Master's degree with seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or
Master's degree with nine (9) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or
Doctoral degree with four (4) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree
Master's degree with Eleven (11) years of relevant full-time experience or
Doctoral degree with Seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree
One (1) year of relevant full-time experience
Experience in Data Science, Network Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning and AI
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a STEM-related field, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience in product management
Experience working with open-source software and open-source communities
Experience collaborating with research stakeholders in academic or industry settings
Proven ability to create clear and compelling software specification documents
Experience working closely with software engineers to define feature scope and development estimates
Strong product thinking, with the ability to synthesize information quickly and take decisive action
Empathy for users and experience engaging with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs
Ability to prioritize effectively in environments with limited resources, ambiguity, or competing demands
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships
Clear and compelling communication skills, both verbal and written
Understanding of the software development lifecycle and its various phases
Awareness of opportunities and challenges associated with Generative AI technologies
Company
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology operates as a state-funded research university.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.95MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-ENational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2024-07-31Grant· $1.97M
2023-11-22Grant
2023-04-26Grant· $6M
Leadership Team
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