Front-End Software Developer – School of Computer Science – S3D

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Job title: Front-End Software Developer – School of Computer Science – S3D

Company: Carnegie Mellon University

Job description: Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!The Software and Societal Systems (S3D) department within the School of Computer Science explores the vital intersection of the confluence of software, systems, and society to understand how computational technologies might better serve humanity. We are studying the bigger picture of computing in context in order to develop tools, policies, methods, and much more — all in the name of making the world a safer, more equitable, better place to call home.S3D is seeking a Front-End Software Developer with expertise in mobile app development and extensive experience using Flutter. This position will involve maintaining and extending our IoT Assistant mobile app (https://www.iotprivacy.io). We are looking for someone with a strong software development background, including familiarity with security and privacy best practices and an appreciation of usability in mobile and IoT.Core Responsibilities:

Ensure that code is secure and reflects the latest privacy-by-design practices.
Carefully document design decisions and carefully document code, with a particular emphasis on justifying security and privacy-related design and implementation decisions
Lead and/or contribute to the design, implementation, and deployment of new mobile app functionality to support new types of privacy functionality in the IoT Assistant app.
Closely interface with developer(s) responsible for the design and implementation of corresponding backend functionality.

Inclusion and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of diverse audiences. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.Qualifications:

BS in software engineering or related discipline with a preference for someone with a master’s degree in software engineering.
Course work in mobile and Internet of Things and in usability would be a plus.
Industry experience, including at least 6 months working with Flutter, FastAPI, Firebase, and 6 months of backend development
Experience analyzing and evaluating data practices associated 3rd party libraries used in mobile app ecosystems.
Some knowledge of Figma, MySQL, Spring, Docker, AWS, and Kubernetes would be a plus.
Prior experience working on research projects in university settings would be a big plus.
Prior experience working on a Privacy Infrastructure such as the Internet of Things Privacy Infrastructure would also be a pluA combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

Successful background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.Those employees who are have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from to an enticing offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with and take well-deserved breaks with ample and observed . Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our to help navigate childcare needs, , and so much more!For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our .At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!Location Pittsburgh, PAJob Function ResearchersPosition Type Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Full Time/Part time Full timePay Basis HourlyMore Information:Please visit “ ” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.Click to view a listing of employee benefitsCarnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job date: Sun, 09 Jun 2024 05:35:08 GMT

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