Software Developer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications.
  • Proficiency with application design and data modeling. 
  • Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications. 
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.
  • Advanced level knowledge of Python and scripting languages, expertise with high performance/systems languages and techniques.
  • Expertise in (No)SQL, graph and vector databases, solving multidimensional, non-linear data problems, deep learning models, and predictive analytics.
  • Advanced level knowledge of parallel and distributed data processing techniques and platforms (MPI, Map/Reduce, Batch, CUDA, OpenACC, Kubernetes, and complementary architectures) and systems.
  • Ability to prioritize workload, and work under deadlines with general guidance. 
  • Adaptability and receptivity to feedback.

Certifications and Licenses:
None

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Do you have, or want to develop, these knowledge, skills and abilities?

• • Expertise in RESTful API services, frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and backend frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, Node.js) to build, develop, and maintain robust full-stack applications that meet project requirements.
  • Expertise in graph databases (e.g., Neo4j) and search engines (e.g., Elasticsearch) to design, deploy, and optimize search functionalities and graph-based data models within applications.
  • Expertise in implementing cybersecurity, data privacy, compliance, and FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) requirements.
  • Expertise in scientometric, bibliometric, and/or patent research methodologies.
  • Expertise in developing and deploying containerized applications. 
  • Expertise building RAG-optimized LLM agents.
  • Expertise building and deploying user authentication and credentialing protocols. 
  • Growth mindset, personal initiative to upskill and develop new competencies in a supportive environment.  
  • Highly organized with keen attention to details; ability to produce high-quality work on deadlines; strong relationship-building skills; ability to interact comfortably and work effectively with others to set timelines, map milestones, and manage competing priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• • Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
  • Frequently sitting.
  • Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
  • Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• • May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work. 
  • Occasional overnight business travel.

WORK STANDARDS:

• • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $131,900 to $150,000 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.

Studies have shown that people from certain backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

WORK STANDARDS:

• • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations.
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University 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.