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Details
Open Date 02/12/2025
Requisition Number PRN41168B
Job Title Software Developer
Working Title Software Developer
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00810 - Scient Comp & Imag Instit-Oper
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 47600 to 90400
Close Date 08/12/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
We are looking for highly talented developers with experience and interest in large-scale software projects to work on the OpenSpace project. You will enjoy being part of a world-renowned research institute and work closely with a diverse team that is geographically dispersed.
The SCI Institute
The SCI Institute is a world-class research institute located within the new Warnock
Engineering Building on the University of Utah campus. We are a highly dynamic, driven
group of over 170 faculty, staff, and students. The overarching goals of the SCI Institute’s
scientific computing research are to create new techniques, tools, and systems, by which
scientists may solve problems affecting various aspects of human life. We believe that to
advance the state-of-the-art and create meaningful computational solutions for such
complex systems, one needs to advance research in a number of areas within scientific
computing, including: visualization, simulation, and modeling. The SCI Institute presents
a highly challenging, collaborative work environment that can be deeply rewarding for the right individual. Further information is available at http://www.sci.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Work with faculty and other developers in planning and designing features in OpenSpace to perform outreach of NASA missions to the public
- Independently develop software features in OpenSpace
- Create and maintain systems for build, test, and deployment using Github and Jenkins.
- Develop high quality and well documented code
Work Environment
- You will be contributing to a cutting-edge open-source visualization project.
- We offer flexible working hours.
- The University of Utah offers a very competitive benefits package
Start Date and Term
Start date is immediate. The initial appointment will be through Dec 31, 2025, with the
possibility of an extension based upon performance and availability of funding
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment And Level Of Frequency Typically Required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- advanced degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with C+ - Knowledge of Linux is a plus
- Knowledge of OpenGL is a plus
- Knowledge of Web development is a plus
- Independent and reliable team player
- A willingness to collaborate in a highly diverse, multi-disciplinary environment
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
