Thank you for your interest in Stanford University. While we have instituted a hiring pause for non-critical staff positions, we are actively recruiting for most of the positions currently listed on our careers page. We will update the page when the broader hiring pause is lifted.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of relevant work experience, or equivalent.
Leadership and Follow-Through - Demonstrated ability to manage a technical project from idea to prototype, including working across disciplines. Strong communication and documentation skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical collaborators.
Full-Stack Development Work - Strong experience with backend development (e.g., Python/Flask/FastAPI or Node.js) and familiarity with frontend basics (e.g., React or Vue). Ability to build and deploy web applications quickly, even if they are MVPs or prototypes.
AI Experience - Familiarity with prompt engineering, LLM APIs (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude), and working with vector databases and RAG workflows.
Cloud & Deployment – Familiarity with Google Cloud, Firebase, AWS, or Azure for hosting AI models & applications. Experience deploying applications to cloud environments.
Security & Privacy Awareness – Understanding of data security, PII protection, and compliance considerations for legal applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
The expected pay range for this position is $98,219 to $129,054 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.
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