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Software Engineer (1 Year Fixed Term, Remote Opportunity)

Stanford University

Stanford, CA
Full Time
Senior
138k-164k
9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Stanford University’s School of Medicine and Department of Behavioral Sciences are seeking a Software Engineer on a 1-year fixed term to develop and maintain scalable, production-grade frontend and backend systems supporting autism research in AI. The role involves collaborating with researchers and staff to execute programming tasks, including designing, developing, and implementing computer programs to support innovative autism treatment modules and AI research efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design, implement, and develop solutions for complex system programs independently.
  • Work with a variety of users to gather information and develop intra-system tradeoffs between different users; interact with a diverse client base and outside vendor contacts.
  • Document system builds and application configurations; maintain and update documentation as needed.
  • Provide technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work.
  • Serve as a project leader for projects of moderate complexity, as needed.
  • Act as a technical resource for applications.
  • Compare, evaluate, and implement new features and technologies, and integrate them into the computing environment.
  • Follow team software development methodology.
  • Mentor lower-level software developers.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience (or 1-2 years with a Master's degree) developing and maintaining scalable, production-grade frontend and backend systems.
  • Advanced programming skills in Python and React, with experience architecting systems that integrate and deploy large language models (LLMs).
  • Proven expertise in prompt-engineering and fine-tuning LLMs for specific product and user needs.
  • Experience leading structured and unstructured user research, with a strong foundation in user experience (UX) design and human-computer interaction (HCI) principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead Figma design for complex UIs and entire re-branding and re-tooling of an app, translating Figma designs into robust, accessible, and performant front-end implementations.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with a track record of leading collaboration between engineering, medical, and research teams.
  • Deep experience in Agile software development, sprint planning, and version control using platforms like GitHub.
  • Expertise in designing and enforcing test strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing for mission-critical applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior developers and volunteers in software development, technical content development, and inclusive design principles.
  • Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications.
  • Proficiency with application design and data modeling.
  • Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications.
  • Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.
  • Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects.
  • Knowledge of application domain.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary based on location and experience, with expected pay range for Stanford Work Location: $138,402 to $163,985 per annum.
  • Remote work arrangement with pay range: $115,177 to $147,636 per annum.
  • Extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees, detailed on the Cardinal at Work website.

Working at Stanford University

Stanford University is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment that values safety, collaboration, and innovation. Employees are expected to demonstrate interpersonal skills, promote a culture of safety, and comply with university policies and procedures.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 15, 2025
Salary138k-164k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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