SOFTWARE ENGINEER I

The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, a brain imaging center, and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.
The Binaural Hearing and Speech Laboratory at the Waisman Center is run by Professor Ruth Litovsky. Binaural hearing refers to being able to integrate information that the brain receives from the two ears. Binaural hearing is known to help us with the ability to listen in noisy, complex auditory environments, and to localize sound sources. The lab studies binaural hearing in persons who have typical hearing and in persons who are deaf and use cochlear implants (CIs). In addition, individuals with Down Syndrome are studied to understand the association between hearing loss, cognition, language and brain function and structure.
This Software Engineer/Developer will provide specialized research support to staff, students and researchers in the Binaural Hearing and Speech Laboratory. This person will be responsible for writing software for data collection and analysis (e.g., eye tracking and Optitrack hardware systems, and cochlear implant sound delivery approaches). This position will perform some aspects of digital signal processing and calibration, perform hardware modifications, and provide support for the development of web server/client applications and app development for remote data collection.

• 40% Reviews application design specifications, codes new applications, and makes enhancements to existing applications
• 20% Tests and debugs programs, and prepares systems test data
• 5% Prepares program documentation and training requirements
• 5% Develops or modifies technical specifications for low-complexity projects using disciplined software development practices
• 15% Maintains and troubleshoots applications, systems, or websites
• 5% Implements data structure and systems performance strategies
• 10% Investigates new research processes and technology solutions in collaboration with research/clinical staff, students, and clients.

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Preferred Bachelors’  or Masters’ degree. Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field is preferred.

Qualified candidates will have the following required experiences:
– One year of experience in computer programming and/or web development.
– One year of experience in programming in MATLAB, PYTHON, and/or C++/C#.
– Prior experience involving collaboration or cooperative team work.
– Basic understanding of and/or coursework in digital signal processing.
Well-qualified candidates will have the following preferred experiences:
– One year of work experience in developing web server/client applications with knowledge of HTML5, CSS, PHP, Javascript, and SQL.
– Prior experience working with eye tracking and head tracking hardware (experience with SR Research Eyelink and Optitrack systems preferred).
– Experience with experimental situations in which auditory perception is measured.
– Previous work experience with digital signal processing and sound calibration strongly preferred.
– Experience in research techniques and human subjects research guidelines and compliance is preferred.
– Familiarity with cochlear implants and cochlear implant sound processing is preferred.

Full or Part Time: 75% – 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $46,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

A Criminal Background Check will be performed.
Must complete HIPAA training and receive certification within the first 5 days of employment and annually thereafter within 5 days of notification.
Reporting requirements must be completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to effort reporting and outside activities reporting.

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Please click on the “Apply Now” button to start the application process. Please upload a cover letter and resume detailing your interest and qualifications as it relates to this position. Please also identify in your cover letter, your experience with digital signal processing, eye tracking and head tracking hardware and your experience working collaboratively in a team-based environment.

Mariah Ginter
[email protected]
608-263-5671
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Software Engineer/Developer I(IT002)

A348700-VCRGE/WAISMAN/WAISMAN

Academic Staff-Renewable

270035-AS