Research Software Engineer, First State AI Institute

University of Delaware

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Job No: 501974

Work Type: Staff

Location: Newark, DE

Categories: Information Technology, Full Time

Pay Grade

Context of the job

We are seeking a Research Software Engineer (RSE) to contribute

to the development and implementation of AI models, research

frameworks, and computational tools with a goal to advance science.

This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for AI research,

strong programming skills, and a desire to work at the intersection

of engineering and scientific discovery. The role will also provide

teaching and training opportunities allowing the RSE to balance

their time and focus between technical and professional

development.

The RSE will be part of the recently established UD’s First

State AI Institute (please check out the operational AI Center of

Excellence https://sites.udel.edu/ai/ website

to see some of the on-going activities) that aims to drive

advancements in machine learning, deep learning, AI and data-driven

intelligence. The Research Software Engineer will collaborate with

interdisciplinary teams on campus to develop innovative AI

solutions that have real-world impact.

The position includes benefits and competitive salary based on

qualifications.

Responsibilities

Software Development

Develop, optimize, and maintain software for AI research

projects.

Collaborate with researchers to implement state-of-the-art

machine learning models.

Work with large-scale datasets, designing efficient data

processing pipelines.

Support the deployment and scaling of AI models for real-world

applications.

Contribute to open-source AI projects and research

publications.

Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and machine

learning.

Be an advocate to maintain and improve computing infrastructure

for code development

Create comprehensive documentation of any software

developed

Complete user manuals for knowledge transfer, and ensure smooth

handover with clear communication at the conclusion of the RSE

software development

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or

a related field.

3+ years of Python experience with ML libraries (TensorFlow,

PyTorch, scikit-learn), including optimization and deployment in

production environments.

Strong grasp of AI/ML fundamentals including advanced concepts

in model architectures, hyperparameter tuning, and real-world

problem-solving

Proficiency in software development best practices (version

control, testing, debugging), including CI/CD, containerization

(Docker, Kubernetes), and robust debugging techniques.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and

parallel computing, with a focus on cost-efficient and scalable

model deployment.

Skilled in working with medium-large scale multicore and

heterogeneous (CPU + GPU) clusters.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience with deep learning model training, evaluation, and

distributed computing.

Contributions to AI research and open-source projects.
Strong collaboration skills across scientific disciplines.
Leadership or project management experience.
Ability to design and teach AI modules or training

sessions.

Experience presenting research in publications, seminars, or

conferences.

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