Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University
Associate Research Software Engineer
Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907
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Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University Job Description Innovate at the Intersection of Technology and Discovery At Purdue, we believe in empowering researchers to push boundaries. As a Research Software Engineer in the Envision Center, you’ll bridge advanced computing and immersive visualization to solve complex challenges, accelerate breakthroughs, and shape the future of scientific exploration. What You’ll Do Transform research workflows: Streamline scientific processes and reduce bottlenecks by designing immersive 3D visualizations, virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) applications, and data-driven simulation tools for faculty, students, and industry partners. Lead cutting-edge projects: Collaborate on funded initiatives to develop and expand Purdue’s collaborative XR platform, integrating advanced visualization and data engineering to support research, education, and outreach. Mentor and inspire: Guide student development teams, providing technical oversight, training, and fostering a culture of innovation and best practices in software engineering. Drive impact beyond campus: Contribute to conference papers, journal publications, and national computing activities, sharing Purdue’s advancements with the broader research community. Why Purdue? Unrivaled collaboration: Work alongside world-class researchers, faculty, and students in a community that values interdisciplinary partnerships and shared success. Growth and recognition: Access professional development opportunities, attend leading conferences, and contribute to high-impact projects that enhance your technical and leadership skills. Meaningful innovation: Use cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems, knowing your work directly supports Purdue’s mission to advance discovery and education. Inclusive culture: Join a team that prioritizes equity, creativity, and the unique strengths of every individual, fostering an environment where all perspectives thrive. Education and Experience Needed: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Graphics, Engineering, Computer Science or related fields One (1) year of formal experience in research software development required Experience in Unity development with C#, VR/AR development, simulation development, scientific visualization and media creation, project management pipelines, SCRUM/AGILE, and mentoring other professionals and students Skills Needed: Practical knowledge of High-performance computing (HPC) resources and cloud solutions (AWS, Firebase) Ability to work as part of a high-performing team in a collaborative and wide-ranging work environment, develop documentation, and team development of virtual simulations Knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of common software development methodologies, version control solutions, i.e. Git Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks, complete projects with minimal supervision, skills in self-motivation, analytical, and problem-solving skill, skills in software architecture design, object-oriented design and development, automated build systems, regression testing techniques, and other standard software engineering practices Preferred: Good verbal and written English communication skills including the ability to consult with researchers Ability to effectively make presentations and develop and present training material Additional Information: Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days Equal Opportunity Employer: Purdue University is an EOE employer.
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Associate Research Software Engineer
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Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University Job Description Innovate at the Intersection of Technology and Discovery At Purdue, we believe in empowering researchers to push boundaries. As a Research Software Engineer in the Envision Center, you’ll bridge advanced computing and immersive visualization to solve complex challenges, accelerate breakthroughs, and shape the future of scientific exploration. What You’ll Do Transform research workflows: Streamline scientific processes and reduce bottlenecks by designing immersive 3D visualizations, virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) applications, and data-driven simulation tools for faculty, students, and industry partners. Lead cutting-edge projects: Collaborate on funded initiatives to develop and expand Purdue’s collaborative XR platform, integrating advanced visualization and data engineering to support research, education, and outreach. Mentor and inspire: Guide student development teams, providing technical oversight, training, and fostering a culture of innovation and best practices in software engineering. Drive impact beyond campus: Contribute to conference papers, journal publications, and national computing activities, sharing Purdue’s advancements with the broader research community. Why Purdue? Unrivaled collaboration: Work alongside world-class researchers, faculty, and students in a community that values interdisciplinary partnerships and shared success. Growth and recognition: Access professional development opportunities, attend leading conferences, and contribute to high-impact projects that enhance your technical and leadership skills. Meaningful innovation: Use cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems, knowing your work directly supports Purdue’s mission to advance discovery and education. Inclusive culture: Join a team that prioritizes equity, creativity, and the unique strengths of every individual, fostering an environment where all perspectives thrive. Education and Experience Needed: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Graphics, Engineering, Computer Science or related fields One (1) year of formal experience in research software development required Experience in Unity development with C#, VR/AR development, simulation development, scientific visualization and media creation, project management pipelines, SCRUM/AGILE, and mentoring other professionals and students Skills Needed: Practical knowledge of High-performance computing (HPC) resources and cloud solutions (AWS, Firebase) Ability to work as part of a high-performing team in a collaborative and wide-ranging work environment, develop documentation, and team development of virtual simulations Knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of common software development methodologies, version control solutions, i.e. Git Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks, complete projects with minimal supervision, skills in self-motivation, analytical, and problem-solving skill, skills in software architecture design, object-oriented design and development, automated build systems, regression testing techniques, and other standard software engineering practices Preferred: Good verbal and written English communication skills including the ability to consult with researchers Ability to effectively make presentations and develop and present training material Additional Information: Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days Equal Opportunity Employer: Purdue University is an EOE employer.
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