Software Architect

Job Description

The Human Health & Performance Systems Group develops human-centered technologies to overcome operational challenges and enhance human capability. The position involves leading a team in software design, implementation, test, and deployment within a rapid prototyping environment. Responsibilities include leading the design, implementation, and testing of prototype software systems, developing and integrating sensor data and algorithms based on statistical modeling and machine learning techniques, and mentoring more junior staff members.

Requirements

• PhD or M.S. with 3 years of experience in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience in software architecture development
• Experience in full-stack software development
• Experience designing modular, extensible, and scalable microservice based architectures
• Experience with data pipelines, and APIs
• Experience in evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and frameworks
• Proficiency in Python and Java
• Experience developing and deploying cloud-based software (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Development and utilization of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) architectures and DevSecOps best practices
• Experience leading and participating in Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience creating, querying, and optimizing databases
• Basic knowledge of the Windows and Linux operating systems
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in technical and non-technical environments

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of Go, C#, JavaScript, C/C++, or Rust
• Working knowledge of basic scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Perl, etc.)
• Experience using generative AI to accelerate software development
• Requirements development and user requirements elicitation experience
• Program management experience
• Experience with cloud-native services
• Familiarity with basic machine learning processing and optimization techniques

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options

Qualifications

• PhD or M.S. with 3 years of experience in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience in software architecture development
• Experience in full-stack software development
• Experience designing modular, extensible, and scalable microservice based architectures
• Experience with data pipelines, and APIs
• Experience in evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and frameworks
• Proficiency in Python and Java
• Experience developing and deploying cloud-based software (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Development and utilization of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) architectures and DevSecOps best practices
• Experience leading and participating in Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience creating, querying, and optimizing databases
• Basic knowledge of the Windows and Linux operating systems
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in technical and non-technical environments

Pay

• Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200 - $170,000
• Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200 - $220,000

Schedule

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options

Equal Opportunity Employer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.