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Software Engineer - University of Wisconsin

Science Gateways, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774


Software Engineer - University of Wisconsin

Location:

Madison, WisconsinDepartment:

VC FOR RESEARCH AND GRADUATE EDUCATION/WI ICECUBE PARTICLE ASTRO CTRCategory:

Information TechnologyEmployment Type:

Partially RemoteEmployment Type:

Staff-Full TimeApplication Period Opens:

Nov 4 2024 at 10:05 AM CSTApply By:

Nov 18 2024 at 11:55 PM CSTJob Number:

307179-ASJob Summary:

The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) is a scientific center within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. WIPAC research focuses on exploring the high energy universe, including managing the operations of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole. This role works closely with the IceCube operations team in Madison, WI. The Software Engineer will provide critical support to a dynamic team at WIPAC through duties such as software development, and data acquisition and processing. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and willing to be on-call to respond to time critical issues.As part of the IceCube operations team, the hired individual will:

Develop and maintain the detector monitoring and experiment control software, including planned enhancements for the IceCube Upgrade.Develop and maintain the supernova data acquisition software.Attend weekly meetings to discuss progress and future plans.Present status updates to the IceCube collaboration.Complete other projects as assigned.Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.Minimum Requirements:

Required:Bachelor's Degree in engineering, physics, computer science, IT, or related field.Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:- Three or more years of Python software development.- Proficiency developing, deploying, and debugging software in a Linux environment.- Experience with socket-based application communication protocols.- Experience with software best practices including revision control, unit testing, etc.- Three or more years of development experience with C++.- Ability to take initiative (must be a self-starter).- Excellent communication and organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications:- Experience developing scientific data acquisition applications.- Experience with bash scripting and Linux system administration.- Experience with web design.- Experience with software test frameworks.Work Type:

Full Time: 100%This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/RenewableMinimum Salary:

$65,449 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsEmployees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at

https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/How to Apply:

To apply for this position, click the Apply Now button on the jobs.wisc.edu website. Applicants will be prompted to upload a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should reference job number 307179, and highlight experience, knowledge and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications for maximum consideration.Department(s):

A34-OVCR/WIPAC/WIPACEmployment Class:

Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:

307179-ASThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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