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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, youll bridge advanced computing and immersive visualization to solve complex challenges, accelerate breakthroughs, and shape the future of scientific exploration. 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, youll bridge advanced computing and immersive visualization to solve complex challenges, accelerate breakthroughs, and shape the future of scientific exploration.

What Youll 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 Purdues 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 Purdues 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 Purdues 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.

Ready to redefine whats possible?

Apply today and help build tools that empower researchers to change the world.

This is a dual level posting where the hiring manager will determine the level commensurate with the education and experience of the chosen candidate.

About Us

Purdue University Envision Center

We provide novel solutions to effectively communicate complex research concepts.

Computer graphics, advanced visualization, auditory (sound), haptic (touch), and multimodal interaction integrate with state-of-the-art high performance computation to assist researchers.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Needed:

As the P1 Associate Research Software Engineer you will need the following:

Bachelors 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# in VR/AR development, simulation development in scientific visualization and media creation with project management pipelines, SCRUM/AGILE mentoring other professionals and students In lieu of degree, consideration given to an equivalent combination of education/experience

For the P2 Research Software Engineer you will need the above and following:

Two (2) Years Of Experience In Research Software Development

Experience in: Unity Development with C# VR/AR development, simulation development Scientific visualization and media creation Project management pipelines, SCRUM/AGILE

Skills Needed For Both Levels

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 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 (https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2025/Benefits-summary-Admin-Prof-2025.pdf) including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 1

Pay Band S120 Job Code#20003218

Professional 2

Pay Band S120 Job Code #20003219

Career pathmaker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

EOE / AA

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

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