Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Software Developer 1

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Software Engineering
  • Minimum of three years in full stack software development
  • Expertise in cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools
  • Ability to handle confidential information responsibly

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop web platforms with a focus on performance and scalability
  • Maintain and optimize existing applications for security and efficiency
  • Integrate databases and APIs to enhance functionality
  • Collaborate across teams to support research and innovation
  • Present a portfolio of completed projects as proof of expertise

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement
  • Involvement in innovative tech projects
  • Potential for travel to enhance collaboration and project management
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in AI and web development
Full Job Description
Posting Description
FULL STACK SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, Comp Sci & Artificial Intelligence Lab - Future Tech Project, to design, develop, and maintain our web platforms, ensuring seamless performance, scalability, and security; work across the front-end and back-end, integrating databases, APIs, and cloud infrastructure to support research and innovation initiatives.

Please see full job description here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rkuwsm0jgaggac0cd4wgu/Position-Description-Software-Developer-1-June-2026.docx?rlkey=35kiic0qxv4kla23slhxdjad0&st=kg44c862&dl=0

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Web Development, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Data Science, or Electrical Engineering; a minimum of three years of full stack software development experience; expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP, as well as CI/CD pipelines and containerization software tools; and discretion and judgment with confidential information and/or issues.

There may be travel required twice per year.

Must be able to present a portfolio of past projects completed.

7/31/2026

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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