Req Id: 41778
Job Title: Senior Research Software Engineer
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job SummarySenior Research AnalystPurdue University | West Lafayette, INJoin a research-facing support team that helps turn bold ideas into powerful computational results.
As a Senior Research Analyst, you'll partner with researchers, campus collaborators, national organizations, and external vendors to expand what's possible in large-scale research computing. In this role, you'll bring creativity, technical depth, and a service mindset to complex data and computation challenges that support Purdue's research enterprise and its broader mission of discovery, learning, and engagement.
What You'll Do
- Support the use of advanced research computing systems by providing researchers with the tools, expertise, and guidance needed to address complex scientific questions
- Analyze operational data, diagnose computing issues, and design, code, test, debug, install, document, optimize, and maintain complex programs
- Streamline data analysis capabilities and help improve workflows that support research productivity
- Collaborate with internal staff, campus researchers, national partners, and vendors to implement innovative computing and data technologies
- Lead or support regular training workshops that help researchers use computational tools more effectively
- Participate in national computing activities, including workshops, conferences, and presentations, to stay connected to emerging ideas and practices
What You Bring
- Strong experience solving advanced computation and data problems in a research or technical environment
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions for diverse audiences
- A collaborative, adaptable approach to working across teams and disciplines
- Curiosity, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Experience developing, testing, and maintaining programs or analytical tools
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, physical or life sciences, computer science, or related field
- Four (4) years of experience in one or more of the following required:
- Experience supporting researchers and research teams by analyzing research needs, defining technical requirements, and translating research questions into effective software and computational solutions, including streamlining processes and improving research workflows
- Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and maintaining computing- and data-driven applications, including libraries, software tools, web applications, and research services that support scholarly workflows
- Experience with Laravel framework
- Experience working with workflow management systems and tools to automate, optimize, and scale computational or data-intensive research workflows
- Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary stakeholders, including faculty, research staff, and students, to improve the usability, reliability, and sustainability of research software and computing environments
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Skills Required:
- Ability to:
- work on a team with various backgrounds
- plan, organize and prioritize tasks, and complete projects with minimal supervision
- Experience in designing and developing software solutions
- Knowledge of:
- Linux operating system
- scripting languages, i.e. Shell
- version control software, i.e. GIT
- of software engineering principles
Preferred:
- Knowledge of:
- commercial and public domain software packages and tools
- web development frameworks, high-performance and high-throughput computing software and tools, or machine learning/deep learning methods and frameworks
- Good verbal and written English communication skills including the ability to consult with researchers, make presentations, develop and present training material, and develop documentation
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 including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Career StreamProfessional 3
Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $80,880 to 85,932 commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.
