Research Software Engineer
University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted November 12, 2025
102000 - 129000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The University of Chicago Data Science Institute (DSI) is a hub for scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners tackling the methodological, societal, and domain-specific challenges of our increasingly data-driven world.
Job Description
The Research Software Engineer will develop software to support DSI’s research priorities and specific initiatives related to Data & Democracy and data science for social good. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software, with an emphasis on high-quality, reusable code.
Requirements
- Design, develop, test, and debug complex software programs.
- Implement and optimize algorithms for data-intensive research.
- Deploy and maintain systems in both simulated environments and on physical hardware.
- Diagnose and resolve complex system and software issues.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, supporting faculty, postdoctoral researchers and students in achieving their research objectives.
- Designs new systems, features, and tools.
- Acts as a technical consultant and resource for faculty research, teaching, and/or administrative projects.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
